Known for its research on production of agronomic and horticultural crops, the West Tennessee Experiment Station, established in 1907, is the oldest branch station in The University of Tennessee Agricultural Experiment Station system. Resident scientists in the Department of Plant and Soil Science and the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology , along with a capable support staff conduct approximately 100 investigations annually designed to produce new technology for more efficient crop production and a safer environment. The West Tennessee Experiment Station hosts a popular annual field day called Summer Celebration. The program consists of numerous tours, demonstrations and indoor seminars. A wealth of information is presented by University of Tennessee and other horticultural specialists on landscaping, water garden construction and care, turfgrass care and management, vegetable gardening, backyard wildlife, and other topics of interest to homeowners.
Visitors also enjoy the commercial lawn and garden exhibits and educational displays.
2000 Cotton Variety Trial results. Other State Variety Trials on corn, soybeans and small grains. University of Tennessee Vegetable Publications .