Gary Bates

Professor of Plant Sciences

Gary Bates

Gary Bates is an expert in selecting the best plant species for animal feed and the latest scientific techniques to produce them sustainably. He serves as the department head and Extension forage specialist in the Department of Plant Sciences.

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Area of expertise

Additional links

Herbert College of Agriculture
Department of Plant Sciences
UT Beef and Forage Center


Media contact information

[email protected](865) 974-1001