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Highland Rim Research
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3181 Exper. Station Road
Springfield, TN 37172

Phone: 615-382-3130
Fax: 615-382-3134
uthrrec@comcast.net

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Cattle Facility
Beef cattle farming is Tennessee's top agricultural commodity - generating nearly 600 million dollars each year.  
 
Switchgrass Forage
Experts with UT's Institute of Agriculture believe switchgrass is nutritious for farm animals, and environmentally friendly.  
 
Solar Winery
A brand new Tennessee winery plans to use solar power as part of its operation.  
 
Changing Animal Population
In Tennessee, we're seeing changes in our animal population. Some species are moving in, but others are disappearing from our lands.  
 
Beef Cattle
Beef cattle farming is Tennessee’s number one farm commodity - and herd reproductive health is critical. UT’s Institute of Agriculture is working on research to boost cattle pregnancy rates.  
 
Biofuel
A recent report says the U.S. could produce a billion tons of biofuel materials each year, without impacting food supplies. We are working on ways to produce biomass and alternative fuels.