Faculty throughout UTIA research a variety of issues to provide real-life solutions for producers and for society as a whole. They do this through “research centers” that are often a collection of experts examining a topic from all sides but not necessarily from a specific central location. Research hubs are more narrowly defined, and UTIA service facilities support all research efforts by providing needed space and expertise. Some service facilities also provide services to the public or industry.
Center for Renewable Carbon
Expand content upPositioning Tennessee as a leader in reducing our dependence on petroleum.
Center for Native Grasslands Management
Expand content upForage production, biofuels production, restoration of native grassland communities, and wildlife conservation.
UT Soil, Plant & Pest Center
Expand content upSoil, media, forage, and grain testing; Insect and plant disease identification; Manure and plant tissue analysis.
Southeastern SunGrant Center
Expand content upThe SunGrant Initiative is a concept to solve America's energy needs and revitalize rural communities with land-grant university research, education, and Extension programs on renewable energy.
UT Beef and Forage Center
Expand content upFacilitating research and communication to advance the Tennessee Beef and Forage industry.
Center for Wildlife Health
Expand content upEmerging infectious diseases, including those that travel from animals to humans.
UTIA Smith International Center
Expand content upWe empower faculty, staff, and students to think and act globally in pursuit of sustainable solutions to our world.
UT One Health Initiative
Expand content upA clearinghouse for transformational discoveries that aim to improve animal, human, plant, and environment health, and serve as a global incubator for future generations of One Health experts.
Center for Ag Synthetic Biology
Expand content upUnique automated platform for agricultural synthetic biology.
Weed Diagnostics Center
Expand content upDiagnostic testing for weeds of crop and non-crop systems including turfgrass, ornamentals, and utility rights of way.
Turfgrass Weeds
Expand content upTurfgrass weed management recommendations and publications.
Data Science and Business Intelligence
Expand content upAssisting industries, with a focus on statistical process control, lean manufacturing, and real-time process modeling.
SunGrant Initiative & BioWeb
Expand content upProviding current info to use biomass resources for bioenergy and bioproducts.
Production Economics Analysis Group
Expand content upPEAG seeks to evaluate alternative agricultural production and marketing systems.
Hardwood Genomics Project
Expand content upCreating genomic resources for the most important hardwood species in North America.
Ag & Food Security
Expand content upTraining industry and government to prevent terrorist acts targeting the ag and food sector.
Agri-Industry Modeling & Analysis Group
Expand content upFor value-added and high-value products in agriculture and forestry.
Plant Science Programs
Expand content upCommercial Horticulture, Herbicide Stewardship, Organic & Sustainable Crop Production, Sustainable Nursery Crop, Landscape Management
UT Crops
Expand content upStatewide trials and management of corn, cotton, soybean, and small grains.
Bio-Based Energy Analysis Group
Expand content upDiscover and disseminate knowledge that supports the bio-economy.
UT Organics
Expand content upIncreasing farm income and keeping family farms in the family.
Milan No-Till
Expand content upFor more than twenty years, our Milan AgResearch Center has led the world in no-till research.
UTIA Greenhouses
Expand content upHigh-tech facilities help support agricultural research.
UT AgResearch and Education Centers
