Video News
The video releases featured below are produced by Marketing and Communication Services for the Institute of Agriculture. For more information concerning the vidoes or to obtain copies of past video news clips, please contact Doug Edlund (dedlund@utk.edu) or Chuck Denney (cmdenney@utk.edu).
These video releases are also available on the UTIA channel on YouTube.
July 2009
Tiger Haven
When you think about a veterinarian, images of treating dogs, cats and livestock come to mind. But UT’s College of Veterinary Medicine also provides care at the home of hundreds of tigers, lions, cougars and other big cats.
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Ames Dig
One of Tennessee’s best-known sites for agricultural and wildlife research is also rich in history - dating back to the first native Americans. Students and archeologists are digging away at Ames Plantation this summer, searching for artifacts that document its past.
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Sweet Corn
As UT AgResearchers were growing experimental sweet corn crops, they applied herbicides to keep weeds away. But something unexpected happened. The scientists discovered the herbicide actually boosted the nutritional value of the corn.
Women in Agriculture
Agriculture is not just a man’s world anymore. There’s an increasing number of women who are either playing a bigger role in running the family farm - or developing their own agri-businesses.
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June 2009
Green T Healing Garden
When you have a unique skill - your talent can be your gift to the community. Landscaping and horticulture students at UT’s Institute of Agriculture are using their expertise to build a “healing garden” at the University hospital
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Barley
It’s one of our most lasting symbols of America - wind gently sweeping through a grain field. And soon it could be a common sight in Tennessee. Scientists with UT Ag-Research are growing experimental barley crops now - teamed with a well-known company.
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Shackelford Orchard
We must work now to preserve forest land in Tennessee for future generations.
That’s the take of researchers with UT’s Institute of Agriculture- who are concerned suburban sprawl or poor forest management could take away many acres of trees.
TNCEP Vegetable Fair
In this economy, it’s important to manage your food bill and still eat nutritious meals.
That’s the message in a UT Extension program that encourages Tennesseans to shop wisely, cook at home and maybe even grow your own food.
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