Established in 1917, the Middle Tennessee Research & Education Center includes 1,263 acres. The center is the site of research studies in beef and dairy cattle, commercial crops, fruit trees and forage crops.

The center conducts research to evaluate varieties of commercial crops, management systems and weed control systems to improve crop production efficiency. Work is also underway on the production and management of fruit and vegetable crops, including peaches, apples, grapes, and blueberries.
 The grounds of the Middle Tennessee Research & Education Center The Center for Profitable Agriculture is located on the grounds of the Middle Tennessee Research & Education Center in Spring Hill. While the activities of the Center are primarily Agricultural Extension Service programs, the Middle Tennessee Research & Education Center provides a great environment and location for the Center for Profitable Agriculture's headquarters.

The Center for Profitable Agriculture's faculty and staff members share the Research & Education Center's main office building, and work closely with the center's director, Kevin Thompson, and administrative specialist, Cyndi Petty.

News (more)
Retaliatory Tariffs Could Cost Billions in Reduced US Soybean Exports
Researchers Examine Feasibility of a Tennessee Certified Beef Program
Tompkins Named Interim Dean for AgResearch
UTRF Startup Develops Disease-Resistant Dogwoods for the Nursery Industry

Events (more)
Milan No-Till Field Day  7/26, Milan  RECMLN   Website

Grass-Fed Beef Workshop Scheduled for West Tennessee  8/14, 9 am - 4 pm, Trenton  EXT

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Weed Research
"A climate that's good for a variety of crops means many types of weeds also thrive. UT AgResearch works to..."
 
Nursery Industry
"Tennessee is a top producer of ornamental plants. The nursery industry here is concentrated in a very..."
 
Soil Testing
"If you’re looking for a healthy garden or green grass, it’s good to know the content of your soil. UT..."
 
Stocker Cattle
"Beef cattle farming is Tennessee’s top agricultural commodity. Some producers provide a valuable service by..."

Contact us

Middle Tennessee
Research & Education Center
P.O. Box 160
1000 Main Entrance Drive
Spring Hill, TN 37174

Phone: 931-486-2129
Fax: 931-486-0141
cpetty@tennessee.edu