Develop solutions to address issues related to land, life, and science.
Continued growth of research at UTIA will be integral in broadening the institute’s impact and elevating its national reputation. UTIA should be known as the go-to destination for top researchers, graduate students, and funding partners to perform basic and applied research that addresses current and emerging relevant challenges.
Highlights and Success
UTIA and UT Knoxville Research Teams Will Develop Automated Compost Monitoring System
Maintaining safe temperature and moisture levels within compost piles often requires labor-intensive manual testing processes. New sensor network with AI robots will improve composting safety and efficiency.
2025 AgResearch Annual Report
With a nearly $4.5M budget increase and a 60% growth in competitive research funding since 2020, our faculty are delivering Real. Life. Solutions. for Tennessee and beyond, from precision agriculture and One Health to food security and sustainable economies.
Research Project Co-Led by UT Among Finalists in NSF Regional Innovation Engines Program
Proposed circular bioeconomy system could bring profound advancements to region
University of Tennessee Team to Evaluate Whether New Biofungicides Persist in the Environment
The study will assist federal regulatory agencies in making evidence-based decisions about the effects of genetically engineered organisms in the environment.
2023 Key Metrics Baselines
Strategies and Actions
UTIA will explore alternative production systems for viable economic opportunities.
- Strengthen and support precision livestock farming efforts.
- Support USDA Smart Climate Initiative.
UTIA will continue to invest in facilities and scientific infrastructure.
- Construct a Next-Gen Poultry facility.
- Support construction of a protein innovation center.
UTIA will continue to grow grants and contract expenditures.
- Increase refereed publications by 50 percent and citations (H-index) by 25 percent.
- Increase HERD Report research expenditures by 50 percent.