Christmas is a joyous time for some while it is less joyous for others due to circumstances or events associated with the time period. Given my joyous nature during the…
Cattle Economics: Ghosts of Christmas Past, the Cattle Edition
Cattle Reproduction: Raising the Bar as the UT Bull Test Program Wraps Up a Strong 2025 Season
The University of Tennessee Bull Development and Evaluation Program concluded another successful year with its annual Performance Tested Bull Sale, held December 11 at the Middle Tennessee AgResearch and Education…
Forage Management: Looking Back on 2025 as a Year of Progress for Tennessee Beef and Forages
As we wrap up another year, I want to take a moment to reflect on what 2025 looked like for the UT Beef and Forage Center and, most importantly, how…
Cattle Economics: The One Burger Effect
There have been a number of questions concerning President Donald Trump’s comments on importing more Argentinian beef in an effort to reduce beef prices domestically. Specifically, he has stated increasing…
Forage Management: Fall Forage Thinking by Turning Pasture Planning into Profit
As we wrap up fall and look toward winter, it’s worth taking a step back and asking yourself: how could I have better explored my fall forage growing opportunities this…
Meat Science: Don’t fumble the ball, make sure your Thanksgiving feast is food safe!
Co-Authored by Elizabeth Neal, Graduate Student, Texas Tech University In Tennessee and much of the Southeastern United States—fall is synonymous with one thing: football season. From kickoff weekend to Thanksgiving…
Cattle Genomics: Genomic Terminal Crossbreeding as a Solution to Economic Antagonisms in the Beef Industry
Originally Published: https://www.drovers.com/opinion/back-basics-terminal-crossbreeding-bridges-cow-calf-efficiency-and-carcass-value The beef industry stands at a pivotal moment, caught between historically high market prices, rising input costs, and a shrinking agricultural land base. Once again, we’re being…
Weed Management: Prussic Acid After Frost
Key points: As we’ve gotten further into fall and cooler weather moves in, I’ve had a few folks ask about grazing johnsongrass after a frost due to prussic acid concerns.…
Cattle Economics: Changes in Beef Quality Grade
The talk of the beef industry the past several years has been associated with beef demand as consumers continue to purchase beef despite the price continuing to increase. One of…
Forage Management: Preparing for a Dry Fall with Strategies to Stretch Forage and Hay Supplies
More than half of Tennessee is already experiencing some level of drought, and the 3-month forecasts are not favorable for significant rainfall. This means we should prepare now for the…
