UT Beef & Forage Center

10/15/2026

The Live.Stock Companion- Volume 35 October 2026 is now available at: https://utbeef.tennessee.edu/live-stock/. This issue highlights WHO ARE YOU REBUILDING WITH? by Dr. Troy Rowan. Also, from Dr. Blair Downey an article on DON’T WING IT: STRATEGIES TO REDUCE BLACK VULTURE CONFLICT.

The broadcast with Mr. Todd Jennings, a conversation on “Preserving Pastures: One Producer’s Approach to Land Conservation” can be found on the website listed above, or directly on our YouTube channel. And, don’t forget Dr. Pedreira’s weather update and monthly tip. The podcast version is on Spotify or search for “Live.Stock” on the platform.

UPCOMING: Join us for our next broadcast November 11, 2026, at 2 pm ET.

10/14/2026

New Episode Alert ‼️

Join Dr. Bruno Pedreira, alongside David Bilderback, to hear from Todd Jennings!

Want a sneak peek? Join us on Spotify NOW to hear the episode!
Join us on YouTube at 2:00PM to watch the episode!

Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0S4ccmG99ZTEVnfkcIPWCc?si=E2fyrUHESwOjRC_fCfFSiA
Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/GrSmsY-Tj7c

10/09/2026

by Andrew Griffith, Livestock Marketing Specialist September 25, 2026 FED CATTLE Fed cattle trade was not established at the time of this writing. Asking pr ...

10/08/2026

Interested in improving your pasture productivity and resilience?

Join a free two-part webinar series on grassland management for the Tall Fescue Belt. Learn about incorporating clovers into tall fescue pastures and establishing native warm-season grasses to complement cool-season forage production.

October 21, 2026: Tall Fescue-Clover Mixtures
Register: https://ncsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/xGzHyLl-QKWaPKIiVJ7Sew

November 18, 2026: Native Warm-Season Grasses
Register: https://ncsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/NtFaHWmeR_Sm5aazOz9eCw

Free registration. Research-based information and practical recommendations for forage and livestock producers Brought to you by the Grasslands Partnership.
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture of Tennessee Department of Plant Sciences UT AgResearch UT Department of Animal Science C. Pedreira

10/06/2026

Live.Stock Reel: Dr. Yang's conversation about growing up and knowing she wanted to bring more technology to farming to help support producers. For the full conversation and more visit: https://utbeef.tennessee.edu/live-stock/

09/29/2026

Dr. Pedreira opens up the broomsedge mystery by stating you must fix the soil, boost the stand, and it will disappear. Read his latest article https://utbeef.tennessee.edu/forage-management-managing-broomsedge-in-tall-fescue-pastures/.

If you have tall fescue pastures or hayfields, chances are you have seen broomsedge. It seems to show up almost out of nowhere, especially during late summe ...

09/26/2026

Great time to learn and meet with fellow producers, experts, and vendors.

🐂 Want to earn your Beef Quality Assurance certification while you're at it?

Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certification is available as part of the 2026 Northeast Tennessee Master Beef Producer Program!

That's one more reason to spend October 15 & 16 with us in Greeneville.

✔️ Master Beef Producer
✔️ Northeast Tennessee Beef Expo
✔️ BQA certification available
✔️ Two days focused on beef cattle production

Make the trip count!

📅 October 15–16
📍 Clyde Austin 4-H Center
214 4-H Lane, Greeneville, TN 37743
💲 Early Registration: $125 through October 9

➡️ Register at tiny.utk.edu/NETNMBP

Know someone who needs to complete Master Beef or renew their BQA? Tag them below! 👇

09/25/2026

by Andrew Griffith, Livestock Marketing Specialist September 11, 2026 FED CATTLE Fed cattle trade was not established at time of press. Bids were $224 on a ...

09/20/2026

🌱 Is your pasture working year-round?

Tall fescue is the backbone of many Tennessee pastures, but it isn't productive during the hottest months of summer. Dr. Bruno Pedreira, Director of the UT Beef & Forage Center, explains why producers should think beyond a single forage and how adding a diversity of plants can help fill the summer forage gap.