Beef cattle are consistently among the top three for Tennessee’s agricultural commodities, accounting for 16.7% of all agriculture cash receipts.
Master Beef
Expand content upThe Tennessee Master Beef Producer Program is designed to provide targeted educational presentations and hands-on demonstrations for a broad scope of topic areas in beef cattle production.
Beef Quality Assurance (BQA)
Expand content upBQA Certification. The reason we offer BQA Certification is simple. Many buyers of feeder cattle are seeking out BQA Certified, source-verified calves.
UT Beef and Forage Center
Expand content upThe University of Tennessee Beef & Forage Center facilitates research and educational activities while serving as a focal point and catalyst for research, Extension, and teaching efforts.
TAEP Bull Calculator
Expand content upThis TAEP Bull Purchase Reimbursement Tool is provided as a public service by the Department of Animal Science and the Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program.
Bull Test Program
Expand content upThe UT Bull Development and Evaluation Program is jointly sponsored by UT Extension, UT AgResearch, and the Tennessee Beef Cattle Improvement Association.
TN Department of Agriculture
Expand content upTennessee is home to more than 45,000 operations and 2 million cattle.
The Business Development Division works with producers to help determine the best marketing options for their operation.
Nutrition Resources
Expand content upThis page can direct you to various resources available to maximize your cattle's nutritional requirements.