Dr. Bruno Pedreira is taking a moment to reflect on his first two years as the UT Extension Forage Specialist here in Tennessee. We invite you to read his article and share your thoughts through a short survey. Thank you for being part of this journey! utbeef.tennessee.edu/forage-managem…

Last night, the UT Beef and Forage Center began our 2025 Master Forage Tours in Jefferson County! Topics included Warm-Season Grasses, Hay Quality, Soil Testing, and Stockpiling Management strategies. A HUGE thank you to Jefferson County Extension Agent, Ryan Brown, for hosting

Futures are a wild ride, but cattle prices still strong. Read more in this week's Livestock Comments. tiny.utk.edu/livestockcomme…

West TN is treating us well! Today, the UT Beef and Forage Center made a stop in Dickson County to meet producers during “Pizza with Pedreira”. This evening, we began Western Region Master Forage Tours with a great meeting in McNairy County! We extend our gratitude to

Night two in West Tennessee! This afternoon, we joined Brian White for the Henderson County Master Forage Tour. We had an excellent discussion about soil testing, hay testing, stockpiling strategies, and weed control in the pasture! Thank you Brian for hosting us in Henderson

We are pleased to inform you that the 2025 Cool-Season Annual Variety Report is available now at: utbeef.tennessee.edu/forages-tennes…. Please use this and other reports as you plan your annual Ryegrass planning for this Fall planting season. Please note we were only able to have one harvest

Last night, the UT Beef and Forage Center rounded out our Western Region Master Forage Tours with visits in Hardeman and Fayette counties. Each visit came with great dicussions about soil testing, hay testing, forage quality, and tall fescue stockpiling strategies. Thank you to

Volatility rules the day in cattle markets, but cash is still king. Read more in this week's Livestock Comments. tiny.utk.edu/livestockcomme…

Dr. Griffith’s article on the “Ten Year Cattle Price Comparison” is now available at: utbeef.tennessee.edu/cattle-economi…

The Greene County County Master Forage Tour was held at the Northeast Tennessee Research and Education Center last night in Greeneville, TN. Great presentations were made from Dr. Pedreira and graduate students, Reagan Bustabad and Roger Furlan, to showcase research and

Volatility is high in cattle markets, but so is the cash price. Read more in this week's Livestock Comments. tiny.utk.edu/livestockcomme…

The Live.Stock Companion- Volume 21 August 2025is now available at: utbeef.tennessee.edu/live-stock/. This issue highlights Farming Post-Flood from Dr. Forbes Walker. Also, from Dr. Rowan Take Weights! And, don’t forget Dr. Pedreira’s weather update and monthly tip. The broadcast of Dr.

As you start your day, remember to “stockpile” the pastures. Dr. Pedreira’s article is available on points to remember when doing so. utbeef.tennessee.edu/forage-managem…

Flood Recovery Field Day set up has started!

Markets continue higher for cattle and beef complex. Read more in this week's Livestock Comments. tiny.utk.edu/livestockcomme…

Real.Life.Solutions! What a great time we all had at this field day. youtube.com/watch?v=uk9G1E…

The Precision Livestock Technologies: Beef and Forage Systems field day event is presented by UT AgResearch and UT Extension. The program will feature a variety of presentations on new technologies and practical management information for the beef and forage producer. For more

Mark your calendars! Ag Day 2025 is September 20 on the UTIA campus before the Vols take on UAB. This year's theme is "Farming for the Future!" 🚜🌱 Learn more and register: utianews.tennessee.edu/farming-for-th…

23 finished cattle will buy a new pickup truck. Read more in this week's Livestock Comments. tiny.utk.edu/livestockcomme…