Scott Stewart, a professor in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, sheds light on fall armyworms and strategies for their control in a recent article published on The Conversation.…
Scientists Discuss the Fall Armyworm Invasion
Julian Cosner Selected as 2021 SEC Emerging Scholar
Julian Cosner, a graduate student in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, was selected as a 2021 SEC Emerging Scholar. The SEC Emerging Scholars Program was established to provide…
Rufus Akinrinlola Announced as Recipient of Corteva DELTA Grant
Rufus Akinrinlola, a doctoral student under the tutelage of Heather Kelly, professor and Extension specialist, and Zach Hansen, assistant professor and Extension specialist, has been announced as a recipient of…
Swati Mishra Announced as 2021-2024 FFAR Fellow
Swati Mishra, a Ph.D. student under the tutelage of Professor Juan Luis Jurat-Fuentes, was announced as a recipient of the prestigious FFAR Fellowship. The FFAR Fellows Program provides professional development…
EPP Receives Numerous Awards at the Start of 2021
In 2021, numerous individuals in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology were honored with prestigious awards, showcasing their outstanding contributions to agriculture. The Department of Entomology is immensely proud…
Brood X in Tennessee in 2021
Brood X will emerge this year throughout 15 different states, one of those being Tennessee. But what is Brood X?To understand this we need to talk about cicada basics.Cicadas spend…
EPP Faculty and Staff Receive 2020 UTIA Awards
On August 21, 2020, the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture recognized members of faculty and staff across the state at its annual awards and promotions event. Honorees were recognized…
Recognizing First-Generation Students in EPP
Navigating the path to higher education as the first in one’s family presents unique challenges and triumphs. In the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology (EPP), we recognize and celebrate…
What Being a First-Generation Student Means to Me: Shelly Pate
The Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology proudly highlights the invaluable contributions of first-generation students, staff, and faculty. To offer a glimpse into the unique perspectives and experiences within our…
EPP Crawls to the Top at Ag Day 2019
The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture (UITA) once again welcomed enthusiasts to its annual celebration of agriculture, tailgating, and the Big Orange spirit at Ag Day. This year, attendees…
