Beef Calf (IMAGE) University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture Caption While cow-calf producers in Tennessee and the Southeast have long favored a spring calving season, new research from the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture indicates possible advantages of a fall calving season. Credit Photo by T. Johnson, courtesy UTIA. Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.