Person

Bruno C. Pedreira

Associate Professor & Director | Plant Sciences

Specialization: Forage-Livestock Systems

Overview

Dr. Bruno C. Pedreira is the UT Extension Forage Specialist/Associate Professor and Director of the UT Beef & Forage Center at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He obtained a B.S. degree in Agronomy from the Federal University of Lavras, Lavras, Brazil, and both M.S. and Ph.D. in Animal Science and Pasture from the University of São Paulo (ESALQ), Piracicaba, Brazil. Since 2011, he has been leading a strong extension program focused on the traditional “hands-on” process: visiting farms, discussing with agents and farmers, giving presentations at meetings, and offering training. To support his Extension program, Dr. Pedreira has established a research program in ‘Forage Systems’, which explores the contribution of harvest management, fertility management, weed control, and crop-livestock systems to enhanced land-use efficiency and profitability. Prior to joining the Department of Plant Sciences at UT, Dr. Pedreira served as an Assistant Professor/Extension Specialist at Kansas State University (2021-2023), where was also Director of Operations in the Southeast Research and Extension Center (Parsons, KS). Previously, from 2010 to 2021, he worked as a Researcher at Embrapa Agrossilvipastoril, Mato Grosso, Brazil.

Outreach Focus

Forage and crop-livestock systems

Teaching Focus

Sustainable Strategies for Forage-Livestock Systems

Research Focus

Optimizing Productivity and Sustainability in Forage-based Systems through Soil Fertility, Pasture Management, and Integrated Crop-Livestock Systems

Research Questions
  • Soil fertility program as a tool to increase productivity and reduce weeds (i.e., Broomsedge) in pasture systems with soil nutrient limitations.
  • Pasture management strategies can increase forage-based systems output for producers willing to exploit forage resources (i.e., alfalfa, native grasses, tall fescue, and smooth bromegrass).
  • Integrated crop-livestock systems can enhance the productivity, stability, and regularity of productivity over time in crops and pastures when compared with monoculture systems.
Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
PLSC 593 - Problems in Plant Sciences
1 - 3 credit hours

Independent study. Current topic related to technology, science or design.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours. Credit Restriction: For MS students, a maximum of 6 hours may be applied to the major. For PhD students in PSI, a maximum of 9 hours may be applied to the major.

Other Instructors: Klingeman III, William E | Richmond, Mitchell Dale | Ross, Michael

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Brehm Animal Science Building
2506 River Dr
Knoxville, TN 37996
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Animal Science and Pasture, University of Sao Paulo/ESALQ, 2009
  • Masters, Animal Science and Pasture , University of Sao Paulo/ESALQ, 2006
  • Bachelors, Agronomy, Federal University of Lavras, 2004
Responsible Area(s)
  • Agriculture and Natural Resources

Bruno C. Pedreira

Associate Professor & Director | Plant Sciences
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Brehm Animal Science Building
2506 River Dr
Knoxville, TN 37996
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Animal Science and Pasture, University of Sao Paulo/ESALQ, 2009
  • Masters, Animal Science and Pasture , University of Sao Paulo/ESALQ, 2006
  • Bachelors, Agronomy, Federal University of Lavras, 2004
Responsible Area(s)
  • Agriculture and Natural Resources
Overview

Dr. Bruno C. Pedreira is the UT Extension Forage Specialist/Associate Professor and Director of the UT Beef & Forage Center at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He obtained a B.S. degree in Agronomy from the Federal University of Lavras, Lavras, Brazil, and both M.S. and Ph.D. in Animal Science and Pasture from the University of São Paulo (ESALQ), Piracicaba, Brazil. Since 2011, he has been leading a strong extension program focused on the traditional “hands-on” process: visiting farms, discussing with agents and farmers, giving presentations at meetings, and offering training. To support his Extension program, Dr. Pedreira has established a research program in ‘Forage Systems’, which explores the contribution of harvest management, fertility management, weed control, and crop-livestock systems to enhanced land-use efficiency and profitability. Prior to joining the Department of Plant Sciences at UT, Dr. Pedreira served as an Assistant Professor/Extension Specialist at Kansas State University (2021-2023), where was also Director of Operations in the Southeast Research and Extension Center (Parsons, KS). Previously, from 2010 to 2021, he worked as a Researcher at Embrapa Agrossilvipastoril, Mato Grosso, Brazil.

Outreach Focus

Forage and crop-livestock systems

Teaching Focus

Sustainable Strategies for Forage-Livestock Systems

Research Focus

Optimizing Productivity and Sustainability in Forage-based Systems through Soil Fertility, Pasture Management, and Integrated Crop-Livestock Systems

Research Questions
  • Soil fertility program as a tool to increase productivity and reduce weeds (i.e., Broomsedge) in pasture systems with soil nutrient limitations.
  • Pasture management strategies can increase forage-based systems output for producers willing to exploit forage resources (i.e., alfalfa, native grasses, tall fescue, and smooth bromegrass).
  • Integrated crop-livestock systems can enhance the productivity, stability, and regularity of productivity over time in crops and pastures when compared with monoculture systems.
Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
PLSC 593 - Problems in Plant Sciences
1 - 3 credit hours

Independent study. Current topic related to technology, science or design.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours. Credit Restriction: For MS students, a maximum of 6 hours may be applied to the major. For PhD students in PSI, a maximum of 9 hours may be applied to the major.

Other Instructors: Klingeman III, William E | Richmond, Mitchell Dale | Ross, Michael