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Organic Weed Control Field Trial Pits No-Till vs. Conventional Till in Soybean
Weed management is a key concern for any farmer. But it’s at the top of the list for those growing organic field crops, seeking or maintaining organic certification. Without synthetic pesticides to call upon, organic farmers must rely on either more expensive non-synthetic pesticides or mechanical weed control…
New Arkansas Waterfowl Research Center Poised for National Impact
A new waterfowl research center that aims to advance waterfowl and wetlands research and transform the industry was announced on Monday during a ceremony at the University of Arkansas at Monticello…
Center for Food Animal Wellbeing Gets ‘Boots on the Ground’ With Veterinarians
In the world of food animal production, veterinarians are on the front lines helping producers address both the physical health and wellbeing of the animal. Although they may not be able to converse with animals like Hollywood’s “Dr. Dolittle,”…
Fryar Center Speaker Series Inspired by Alumnus, Ag Hall of Famer
A new speaker series hosted by the Fryar Price Risk Management Center of Excellence takes its inspiration from Thomas Gist Jr., a University of Arkansas alumnus and Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame member whose life is marked by community service and commitment to agriculture…
Poultry Growers: Have You Checked Your Water Lines Lately?
Water quality could impact the kind of microbial populations in poultry drinking water lines and lead to the buildup of a biofilm that can harbor pathogenic bacteria like Salmonella, according to a new study. Biofilm is a thin, slimy layer made up of long-chain carbohydrates, proteins, fats and other substances…
‘Pickle Man’ Ronald Buescher Remembered as Innovative and Respected Scientist
Although internationally recognized as “The Pickle Man,” Ronald W. Buescher is remembered for more than just his fermented vegetable research. Buescher, who passed away Aug. 2 at the age of 82, was a “fun and loving family man and a dedicated professor at the University of Arkansas,”…
Is Canine Ehrlichiosis, a Tick-Borne Disease in Dogs, Increasing in Arkansas?
Arkansas is still a state with high levels of canine ehrlichiosis, a tick-borne disease that impacts dogs, and the rate appears to be slightly higher than it was five years ago, according to a study published in the latest edition of the journal Discovery…
UADA Hosts International Contingent of Agriculture Ambassadors
Sustainable farming, safe and nutritious food production, research collaborations and technological innovation were running themes for a group of international visitors taking part in the National Association…
September 2025 Arkansas Ag Research Report
A monthly round-up of top stories from the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station. IN THIS ISSUE: Experiment station hosts inaugural AI in Agriculture Symposium. Arkansas Center for Food Safety investigates hand sanitizers. Center for Scalable and Intelligent Automation…
‘Every Seed Counts’: Study Compares Drying Conditions for Seed Rice Performance
Rice grown for seed rice was the focus of a yearlong investigation by the Arkansas Rice Processing Program using X-ray imaging to determine the impact of higher drying temperatures…
U of A, Division of Agriculture Launch Joint Study To Strengthen Statewide Innovation Impact, Seek Input From Constituents
The University of Arkansas and the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture have launched a one-of-a-kind joint effort to earn the prestigious Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation from the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities…
WATCH: Renee Threlfall – Connecting Ag to Consumers | Behind the Discovery
From the fields to grocery shelves, food science connects agriculture to consumers in powerful ways. Renee Threlfall, an associate professor of food science and research scientist in enology and viticulture, tackles challenges like developing disease-resistant grapes, advancing robotic fruit harvesting, and improving crop quality from farm to market.
Future of Poultry Processing Includes Automation, Robotics and Virtual Reality Headsets
Robotics, virtual reality and artificial intelligence could be game changers for poultry processors following promising results in research to integrate those technologies, according to Jeyam Subbiah, specializing in food safety engineering…
With AI Assistance, Scientists Are Pushing Limits of Agricultural Research
Agricultural scientists are accelerating discoveries with artificial intelligence to move toward more sustainable and resilient agriculture. But there are limitations — not including human imagination…
Center for Food Safety Fills Gaps in Research on Hand Sanitizers
Hand sanitizers became ubiquitous during the COVID-19 pandemic, but scientists are still finding answers to questions about their efficacy. While hand sanitizers are considered a reliable alternative to soap and water when hands are not visibly dirty or greasy..
Arkansas Ag Scientist Scores New Innovator Research Award To Support Climate-Resilient Crop Modeling
The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research awarded an AAES scientist nearly $450,000 to enhance crop yield modeling that ultimately aims to support climate-resilient crop development…
In-Person, Online Event Highlights Applied Strategies for Advancing Food Animal Welfare
A practical approach to improving welfare outcomes in food animal production is the focus of the Center for Food Animal Wellbeing’s 11th annual symposium, Oct. 2, at the Don Tyson Center for Agricultural Sciences…
Arkansas Food Safety Scientists Share Latest Research on Noroviruses, Sanitizers, AI
Researchers with the Arkansas Center for Food Safety have made strides in studying human noroviruses in zebrafish that may help slow the spread of the leading cause of gastroenteritis worldwide…
August 2025 Arkansas Ag Research Report
A monthly round-up of top stories from the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station. IN THIS ISSUE: Forestry research shows growth is outpacing removals, Two new faculty members set to strengthen research in soil science, wastewater and nutrient management…
New Direct-Fed Probiotic for Poultry, Swine Commercially Released
A new probiotic discovered by poultry science researchers with the AAES recently became commercially available through co-development with KENT Nutrition Group and a partnership with Life Products, Inc. of Norfolk, Nebraska…
Risk and Opportunity: Arkansas’ Forest Growth Outpacing Timber Harvest
Arkansas’ tree growth is outpacing removals, but the abundance doesn’t just signal a rich timber supply. It also increases the risks for disease, pests and wildfires. A trio of researchers took a deeper look at the gap and the factors behind it…
Calcium Tests in Poultry Offer Chance for Improved Feed Efficiency
One percentage point of feed conversion loss in large-scale poultry production can cause millions in lost revenue, so even small improvements — like fine-tuning a single nutrient in feed — can make a big difference…
Vieira Receives Early Career Award for Soybean Genomics Research
Caio Vieira, assistant professor of soybean breeding with the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, has received the Mary Coker Joslin Early Career Award from the Soybean Genomics Executive Committee, also known as SoyGEC…
AI in Agriculture Symposium, Hackathon Set for September in Fayetteville
The inaugural AI in Agriculture Symposium, hosted by the Center for Agricultural Data Analytics within the AAES, will highlight the latest in AI research and real-world applications for agriculture on Sept. 15…