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…
Forage Management: Two Years, One Mission- Growing Forage in the Tennessee Hills
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…
Cattle Nutrition: Managed Grazing to Make the Most of Pasture
Dr. Katie MasonAssistant Professor and Extension Beef Cattle Nutrition SpecialistDepartment of Animal ScienceP: 865-974-8941 Originally published in Progressive Cattle magazine: https://www.agproud.com/articles/61160-southeast-minerals-matter Grazing management is often called an art and a…
Cattle Economics: Record Cattle Prices at Calving
Dr. Andrew GriffithAssistant ProfessorDepartment of Agricultural and Resource EconomicsP: 865-974-7480 At the time of this writing, cattle prices continued to set new records for most every class and weight group…
