Our Research | West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center

The West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center is known for its research on agronomic crops, with an emphasis on corn, cotton, soybeans, and wheat.

UT scientists, along with the USDA Agricultural Research Service researchers, conduct more than one hundred investigations annually to evaluate new cultivars, test and develop technology for more efficient crop production, and ensure sustainable agriculture in a safe, aesthetically pleasing environment. Ornamental horticulture and lawn and landscaping management are featured in the UT Gardens, Jackson, and arboretum.

To learn more about research at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center, click on selected commodities pictured below.

Researchers at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center evaluate different corn varieties along with weed and insect management techniques to ensure this important sector of the state’s economy remains profitable.
Researchers at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center identify high-yielding varieties and determine management strategies that will produce consistency in cotton production, key steps in improving the profitability and sustainability of Tennessee cotton.
Soybeans are typically one of Tennessee’s leading crops. Researchers at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center are developing new soybean lines that will be more profitable for the state’s producers.
The West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center is home to the UT Gardens, Jackson, which are not only beautiful but serve as a testing ground to determine how ornamental plants perform in Tennessee.
Researchers at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center work to sustain Tennessee forests by improving tree genetics and forest management standards.
Researchers at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center evaluate wheat varieties and pest management.
The West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center devotes much of its 650 acres to researching the major row crops grown in Tennessee. You can learn more about row crop research and extension at UTcrops.com.