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Established in 1932, the Research & Education Center at Greeneville is known for
its research on burley tobacco production and beef cow/calf production.
Research is conducted on the 500 acres that make up the center.
Areas of research at the center include all aspects of burley tobacco
production with emphasis on breeding and production economics, variety
testing, pest management, and breeding of field crops important
to the agriculture of Upper East Tennessee; and animal research
in the areas of genetics, silage feeding, and grazing studies with
endophyte-free fescue.
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The Research & Education Center at Greeneville works to improve the net return
to Tennessee tobacco growers and to other Tennesseans whose work
and livelihood are tied to agriculture and natural resources.
The Center is one of 10 research and education centers in the UT Agricultural Experiment
Station system focused on improving Tennessee agriculture. Our location in Greene County, the state's largest tobacco producing county, is ideal for conducting tobacco research. The varieties developed by Bob Miller have improved burley production worldwide. Studies in production economics of harvest, housing and market preparation directed by Darrell Mundy provide Tennessee growers with ways to optimize income from burley tobacco. Evaluation of herbicides by Neil Rhodes and insecticides by Bill Shamiyeh help producers choose the best weed and insect control programs.
Research is also being conducted on forestry and woody ornamentals.
The Center participates in UT's Vegetable Initiative, which is directed toward helping growers diversify their operations.
Beef cattle research is also part of the Center's research program. A team of scientists from several disciplines are
examining the economic aspects of different management systems for
cow/calf production.
Through these research programs and field days and other events and
activities throughout the year, the Center works
to serve the needs of Upper East Tennessee agriculture.
Thank you for your interest in the Center. We encourage you to
explore our Web site, join us for a field day, or contact us if
you have questions or would like to arrange a visit.
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