Some days (thankfully, just a few) remind me of my time in Florida: hot, humid, and sticky. Even though it’s feeling like Florida weather, I want to take this month’s…
Forage Management: Don’t Let the Grass Fool You: It’s Time to Stockpile
Cattle Economics: Ten Year Cattle Price Comparison
All classes of cattle have been setting price records in 2025, and they have shown little to no sign of slowing down or retracing their steps to a lower level.…
Forage Management: Two Years, One Mission- Growing Forage in the Tennessee Hills
This month marks two years since I moved to Tennessee and started this role—and I just want to say thank you. From day one, folks across the state welcomed me with…
Meat Science: Make Grilling A Home Run!
A great way to spend a summer evening is grilling steaks and watching baseball. To have an all-star experience while grilling, follow these tips for a safe and delicious meal…
Cattle Nutrition: Hay Season is Upon Us!
Dr. Katie MasonAssistant Professor and Extension Beef Cattle Nutrition SpecialistDepartment of Animal ScienceP: 865-974-8941 Originally published in Progressive Cattle magazine: http://www.agproud.com/articles/61631-southeast-make-hay-testing-easy-for-you It’s hard to believe that summer is here and…
Cattle Economics: Beef Cattle Slaughter and Production
Dr. Andrew GriffithAssistant ProfessorDepartment of Agricultural and Resource EconomicsP: 865-974-7480 There have been some articles written recently discussing cattle slaughter and beef production focused on certain implications of total beef…
Forage Management: The Dangers of Poison Hemlock in Pastures and Hayfields
Dr. Bruno PedreiraAssociate Professor and Extension Forage SpecialistDepartment of Plant SciencesDirector, UT Beef & Forage CenterP: 865-974-3535 Co-Authors: Dr. Gary Bates, Head, Department of Plant Sciences; and, Dr. Larry Steckel,…
Livestock Health: Beware of New World Screwworm
Dr. Lew StricklandAssociate Professor and Extension Livestock VeterinarianDepartment of Animal ScienceP: 865-974-3150 I often receive questions from producers concerning ‘what is the next new thing we need to be watching…
Forage Management: Maximizing Spring Forage for Winter Feed from Green to Gold
Dr. Bruno PedreiraAssociate Professor and Extension Forage SpecialistDepartment of Plant SciencesDirector, UT Beef & Forage CenterP: 865-974-3535 With favorable spring weather, grasses across the state are thriving, providing a beautiful…
Cattle Genomics: Genomic Tools for the Commercial Herd
Dr. Troy RowanAssistant ProfessorUTIA Genomics Center for the Advancement of AgricultureP: 865-974-3190 We have been selecting cattle to better fit our needs for a very long time. In (relatively) recent…
