Land Life and ScienceSpring 2026

UT Turfgrass Research Already Scoring Benefits on the World Stage

When FIFA selected UT to oversee research for building and maintaining the FIFA World Cup 26 pitches, it promised to focus worldwide attention on the turfgrass science and management program.

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Farming for the Future

The precision agriculture work underway at UTIA represents a paradigm shift— one that promises greater efficiency, sustainability, and resilience in the face of growing challenges.

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Stemming Farmland Loss

Every day in Tennessee, an average of 297 acres of farm and forestry land are replaced by roads, buildings, and other forms of development.

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Dangerous Vector-Borne Disease Networks

UTIA researchers investigate vector-borne diseases and their control

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How AI is Shaping Future Food Scientists

Generative artificial intelligence is changing the landscape of higher education

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Making Cents of it All

UT Extension's Role in Financial Literacy Across Generations

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Herbert Students Gain Field Experience at Zoo Knoxville

The partnership engages UT students in learning about the habitat needs of exotic creatures

The Story of the Institute’s Storytellers

Communications is essential to fulfilling our land-grant mission

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Elrod Family Supports Small Farms and Big Dreams

Charlie and Mattie Elrod Internship Endowment Supporting Small Farms in Tennessee

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A Year of Growth

David White Reflects on His First Year as Dean of Herbert

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Great Grads – David Stone

Ornamental Horticulture and Landscape Design '71

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Great Grads – Jason Roberts

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine '02