Join us at the Midle Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center in Spring Hill, TN on September 23-24 for two days of hands-on learning at our 2025 Precision Livestock Farming: Beef & Forage Systems Field Day!
- September 23: A full day for beef and forage producers featuring fencing/forage demonstrations, live cattle activities, and practical take-home tips.
- September 24: Explore MTREC’s Precision Livestock Technologies and their impact on beef, forage, and poultry production. Breakfast provided by C-Lock Inc.
Attend one or both days – you won't want to miss it! The complete agenda for both days is listed below.
Event Schedule:
(Central Time)
Register for Day One Here! Cost $10 (NOTE: Students & UT Employees free)
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
11.00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Registration
Stockmanship in Practice: Safe and Effective Cattle Handling in a Portable Corral
Wesley Gillam
Beef Research Specialist
Claire Hunkler
PLF Coordinator
Kevin Thompson
Research Center Director
Dr. Lew Strickland, DVM MS DACT
Extension Veterinarian
Department of Animal Science
University of Tennessee
Dr. Saulo Zoca
Assistant Professor and Extension Beef Cattle Specialist
Department of Animal Science
University of Tennessee
Same Pasture, More Grass – Benefits of Rotational Grazing (Katie Mason)
Lunch and Panel Discussion – Josh Woodard, Tim Riley, Charlie Martinez
Forage Presentations:
Plant it Again – or Not? Insights from Crabgrass Stand Comparisons
Dr. Renata Nave Oakes
Professor, Forage Systems and Management
From Slump to Bump: Boosting Summer Forage with Warm-Season Grasses
Dr. Bruno C. Pedreira
Associate Professor, UT Extension Forage Specialist
Forage Plantain Gains and Pains in New Zealand Dairy Systems
Dr. Mike Dodd
Senior Scientist
Digital Agriculture
New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science Limited
Sponsors:
This day of the event is FREE to everyone!
8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
9.00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Welcome and Breakfast
Kevin Thompson
Director
Middle Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center
UT AgResearch and UT Extension Introduction
UTIA PLF Team Introductions and Brief Overview
Panel Discussion with a Moderator (Bios)
Load Wagon and Travel to PLF Pastures
Dr. Saulo Zoca
Dr. Renata Nave Oakes
Dr. Bruno Pedeira
Sponsor:
Program Brochure (coming soon…)
Event News
UT Beef and Forage Systems and PLF Technologies in Focus in September (UTIA News)
Event Promo
Event Location
Photos:
Questions?
Reach out to the Middle Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center by phone at 931-486-2129.
