RUTLEDGE, Tenn.– The first crop of prized Grainger County field tomatoes is late and the fruit is smaller than usual, a University of Tennessee Agricultural Extension agent said Wednesday. “I would say we are 20 days late,” said Charles Cavin of the UT extension service. “That hurts. We concentrate on the early crop because it’s
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Fireworks, picnics, and swimming are all part of July Fourth fun, but these activities require careful thought when youngsters are involved, University of Tennessee professor said Wednesday. “There are a lot of safety issues that need to be emphasized around the Fourth of July,” Dr. Jan Allen of UT’s Child and Family
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Booming fireworks that make July Fourth fun for people can terrorize dogs, a University of Tennessee animal behavior specialist said Wednesday. Dr. Elizabeth Shull said low-frequency, percussive noises such as fireworks and summer thunderstorms trigger wild fear in about 20 percent of dogs. Under such circumstances, ordinarily well-behaved pets may become aggressive,