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…
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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…
New Soil Microbiologist Aims To Study Plant-Microbe Relationships, Improve Crop Growth
Following an unexpected path from dreams of medical school to agricultural science, soil microbiologist Mark McDonald is eager to improve soil health and crop growth by investigating plant-microbe relationships…
Wastewater and Nutrient Management Engineer Aims To Help Farmers Boost Profitability, Protect the Environment
Sustainability and profitability can go hand in hand, according to wastewater and nutrient management engineer Yiting Xiao. Xiao, who returns to her alma mater as an assistant professor and extension…
Smart Golf Balls and Fields Fit for the Hogs: 2025 Turf Field Day Presents Research, Tech
About 200 participants attended this year’s Turfgrass Field Day and learned the latest research and technology to help keep their golf courses, lawns and sports fields in top shape…
Study: Soybeans Seem To Inherit the Bad Memories of Their Parents
When soybean plants survive attacks from insects and periods of drought, they remember. While plants don’t remember in the way animals do, research shows that soybean plants can pass on adaptive responses to stress…
Rice and Soybeans To Be Highlighted at Pine Tree Field Day on August 14
The latest rice and soybean research and recommendations will be the focus of the upcoming Pine Tree Field Day. Experts with the UADA will cover a wide range of topics, including crop breeding, pest management…
Rice Milling Yields and ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Top Discussions at 2025 NERREC Field Day
From the broad scope of national agricultural law, to the more narrow perspective of Arkansas rice conditions, the NERREC Field Day covered all bases for corn, rice and soybean producers in Arkansas…
July 2025 Arkansas Ag Research Report
A monthly round-up of top stories from the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station. IN THIS ISSUE: The Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station has a new administrator focused on supporting and expanding external funding opportunities…
Research Collaborative Announces Seed Grants to Interdisciplinary Teams
A University of Arkansas System research collaborative has awarded seed funding to eight interdisciplinary research teams that will enable them to pursue research ideas over the next year that have strong potential to secure future external funding…
Refining Nanotechnology To Enhance Absorption of Meds, Probiotics
Controlled-release systems deliver medication and other bioactive compounds to the ideal spot inside a body and over a specific time. New research from the University of Arkansas and the UADA…
Investigating Probiotics as a New Poultry Hatchery Disinfectant That Keeps Good Bacteria
Researchers have shown that probiotics can protect hatching chicks from bacterial diseases without destroying beneficial microorganisms. Bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Enterococcus and…
Dridi Moves Up on Poultry Science Association Board of Directors
Sami Dridi, a poultry science professor and researcher with the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, was recently elected second vice president of the Poultry Science Association board of directors…
Sept. 9 Muscadine Field Day Includes Tastings, Variety Tour
The Sept. 9 Muscadine Field Day at the Fruit Research Station will feature tastings, tours and a tale of growth by Rusty Tractor Vineyards. The field day is being presented by the UADA in conjunction with the Arkansas Association of Grape Growers…
WATCH: Elvis Elli – Increasing Productivity & Sustainability | Behind the Discovery
“Every year is a different story” – Elvis Elli. Dr. Elvis Elli, crop physiologist at the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, uses data-driven models to predict how crops respond to weather extreme events…
How Do I Store Beef in the Freezer?
Steaks and balloons have something in common — at least when it comes to freezing temperatures, according to Derico Setyabrata…
LISTEN: What’s the best way to store beef in the freezer? A new study has the answer.
In this episode of Food, Farms & Forests, we spoke with Derico Setyabrata, assistant professor of meat science and muscle biology with the animal science department, about a recent study looking at how to optimize long-term storage of beef in the freezer.
New Arkansas Ag Experiment Station Administrator Eyes Continuous Improvement on Impactful Research and Development
As a researcher, educator and administrator with a knack for making connections, Cynthia Sides has a vision for the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station that is geared to broaden and strengthen its impact on the state…
Two New Varieties of Muscadine, a Southern Grape Species, to See Release This Fall, Expand Growing Season
Two new varieties of muscadine not only promise a longer growing season but also recall two Arkansas icons: Altus, the state’s wine capital, and Mighty Fine, a name that describes its flavor and a favorite phrase of retired fruit breeder John Clark…
Rice for Beer, Endangered Species Act, Economic Outlook Talks Supplement Field Tours for July 31 Field Day in NE Arkansas
The July 31 field day at the NERREC will not only have two field tour circuits covering rice, soybeans and corn, but also indoor seminars on rice in beer, the Endangered Species Act and updates on agricultural policy and economics…
New Turf Tech, Tour of Razorback Athletics on Tap for Aug. 6 Turfgrass Field Day
A “smart” golf ball, sprayers with real-time sensors and a tour of Razorback athletics are all on the agenda for the 2025 Turfgrass Field Day set for Aug. 6 in Fayetteville. “This is a DO-NOT-MISS event because attendees will have the opportunity…
Kariyat Holds Clyde H. Sites Endowed Professorship in International Crop Physiology
Rupesh Kariyat unravels the secrets of plant-insect interactions as the associate professor of crop entomology with AAES and now does this work with support from the Clyde H. Sites Endowed Professorship in International Crop Physiology…
Savor the Ozarks Dinner Series Will Showcase Culinary Arts, Support Local Food Entrepreneurs
A dinner series kicking off in August at the new Arkansas Food Innovation Center at the Market Center of the Ozarks, will blend local food, culinary artists and mentorship — all to promote community and raise funds for local food entrepreneurs…
Arkansas Research Alliance Awards Additional Funding for Essential Research
Four researchers with the University of Arkansas System were awarded bonus grants by the Arkansas Research Alliance for projects to develop innovative applications of rice, soybeans and lithium-ion batteries…