The Conversation: The Fall Armyworm Invasion is Fierce This Year and Scientists are Researching How to Stop Its Destruction
Entomology expert explains what the fall armyworm is and how to control them.
The Conversation: The Invasive Spotted Lanternfly is Spreading across the Eastern US–Here’s What You Need to Know
Frank A. Hale discusses the spread of the spotted lanternfly and the dangers that it poses to the US environment.
Halloween Activities on Rocky Top
Halloween-themed festivities are gearing up across UT’s campus. Many of the events welcome faculty and staff to bring their families.
Five PhD Students Named Tennessee Doctoral Fellows
Five UT doctoral students have been named Tennessee Doctoral Fellows. These prestigious awards are funded by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission and UT’s Graduate School.
Doctoral Fellow Looks Forward to Breaking New Ground in Ag Research
Julian Cosner, who begins his PhD studies this fall in entomology and plant pathology, has set his sights on an area that’s just taking root: pest management for the industrial hemp industry in the southeastern United States.
Jurat-Fuentes Destroying Insects from the Inside Out
From the inside out: that’s the approach Juan Luis Jurat-Fuentes takes when it comes to controlling the fall armyworm, a major threat to food supplies in Africa.
Students Mark Charles Darwin’s Birthday with Events
February 12 marks the 208th birthday of Charles Darwin, the biologist who shaped the way scientists study life on earth.
Students Honor Charles Darwin with Darwin Day Birthday Celebration
February 12 marks the 207th birthday of Charles Darwin, the biologist who shaped the way scientists study life on Earth. Students will honor his birthday with Darwin Day, a paleontology-themed celebration beginning Tuesday, February 9.
Faculty Trailblazers: CASNR Spotlights Ownley, Yoder
Bonnie Ownley, professor in entomology and plant pathology, and Daniel Yoder, professor in biosystems engineering and soil science, are faculty trailblazers in the College of Agriculture Sciences and Natural Resources.
Making an Impact: CASNR Spotlights Grant, Hart
Get to know two faculty members from the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. Both impact students through creative thinking and real passion for their field.