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Summer Celebration - July 9, 2009!

Welcome to WTREC
Jackson, TN


WTREC Main Bldg Known for its research on ornamentals, turf grasses, agronomic and horticultural crops, the West Tennessee Research and Education Center, established in 1907, is the oldest research center in the U.T. system.

University scientists from:
as well as USDA-ARS researchers, along with a capable support staff conduct over 100 investigations annually to evaluate new cultivars, test and develop technology for more efficient crop production and a safer and aesthetically pleasing environment.

For more information, contact Robert M. Hayes, Research Center Director, at 731/424-1643, or email wtrec@utk.edu.

Video (more)

  Wood for Biomass
"Tennessee's vast forests might someday be used for biomass."
  Biofuel
"A recent report says the U.S. could produce a billion tons of biofuel materials each year, without impacting..."
  Cotton Module Picker
"More and more producers are using cotton module pickers to get their crops from the field to the gin."

Get detailed weather information from the WTREC Weather Station.

News (more)

2009 UTIA Field Days Offer Variety of Educational Opportunities
A Fertile Mind Generates a Beautiful Harvest
Tennessee Breaks Ground for Innovative Cellulosic Ethanol Biorefinery

Events (more)

Summer Celebration  Thursday, July 09, 2009, 10:00 am   Program   News release

Pumpkin Field Day  Friday, October 09, 2009, 1:00 pm