Marty Matlock, professor of biological and agricultural engineering at the University of Arkansas and the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, has been named a 2025 Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, or AAAS…
Mahfuzur Rahman, a food scientist and grain processing engineer with the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, is this year’s recipient of the Andersons Early-in-Career Award. Rahman joined the experiment station, the research arm of the UADA…
Fewer and more expensive eggs in 2024 put estimated $1.41 billion burden on consumers in 2024, according to study by a trio of researchers examining the impact of highly pathogenic avian influenza — HPAI — on the economy…
A new particle size analyzer, which is useful in many scientific disciplines, has been acquired by the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture through a U.S. Department of Agriculture grant.
As poultry companies weigh cost and efficiency with higher animal welfare standards, research comparing conventional and slow-growing broiler breeds showed that the slow-growing chickens displayed behaviors more closely…
Like any new technology, there is a learning curve to using it correctly, and the See & Spray™ from John Deere is no exception. A three-year field trial in Arkansas soybeans showed proper use of the technology can cut post-emergence herbicide use by half and save millions of dollars in expenses.
When it comes to the color of beef in the store or refrigerator, there’s more going on than meets the eye. Animal science researcher Derico Setyabrata is looking for ways to extend the shelf life of beef products to reduce food waste and boost the bottom line…
The same substance that paints the sky with the Northern Lights also appears to enhance plant growth and insect defense, according to a new study. Food science and entomology researchers from the AAES teamed up to harness plasma…
A monthly round-up of top stories from the AAES. How machine learning is used in poultry processing and ecology. Soybean research on impacts of flooding. Agricultural is evolving to include AI and microcontrollers. New director of Veterinary Diagnostics Lab. The Experiment Station’s top-cited scientists..
Fred Bourland has another score to settle with cotton, and this time it’s coming with a technical punch. The professor of plant breeding and genetics for the AAES is working on his third cotton grading score to help cotton breeders in their unceasing…
A rare 77-page reference book on American upland cotton has been made available online by the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station. “Origin, Rise and Development of American Upland Cotton and Their Status at Present” by J.O. Ware
Seventeen Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station researchers are among those ranked as the world’s most-cited scientists, an indication of their impact across multiple fields of inquiry.
An international conference that explores the impact of sensory cues such as lighting and aroma will be hosted by the UADA’s Sensory Science Center at the end of February. Sensory cues can affect perceptions and behaviors…
Understanding where farm animals are raised is crucial for managing their environmental impacts and developing technological solutions, but gaps in data often make it challenging to get the full picture…
The Marianna Soil Test Lab set a new record for samples tested by processing more than 220,000 last year. Cindy Herron, lab manager, said the center processed 220,032 samples
It’s called “woody breast” and for consumers it can mean a chewier chicken sandwich, but for the industry it can mean up to $200 million annual yield loss. Chaitanya Pallerla with hyperspectral imaging camera and woody breast chicken meat…
Don Johnson, a University Professor in the Department of Agricultural Education, Communications and Technology, joins us to discuss the intersection of agriculture, technology and education. Johnson addresses the importance of agricultural education…
A veterinarian with deep experience in poultry science, animal welfare and disease prevention was recently named the director of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Veterinary Diagnostic Lab.
The nearly 1.5 billion chicken wings fans are expected to consumer during Sunday’s Super Bowl watch parties will cost more this year, and it is more than just the demand driving the increase….
With an increasing frequency and intensity of flooding events and an eye to capitalize on a common rice production technique, soybean breeders are on a quest to develop varieties with flood tolerance at any stage in the plant’s development…
A monthly round-up of top stories from the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station. IN THIS ISSUE: What are “phantom agents” and how does their identification offer potential to improve international food security? New software package developed to help understand…
Casey Owens is at the forefront of improving poultry meat quality. One of her current studies is focused on marination and how certain functional ingredients could help improve meat texture. Casey’s passion for poultry began in high school through her involvement with FFA…
Most people go to the grocery store for food. Behavioral economist Shijun Gao goes for research. Gao’s passion for learning where food comes from, how it’s produced and how consumers make choices about the foods they buy led him to pursue a career in agricultural economics…
Grain sorghum is widely grown in arid environments as an animal feed grain, but weedy grass control in the crop is a big challenge due to limited post-emergent herbicide options. A joint effort between the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station and Texas A&M AgriLife Research…
Evolution is complex and difficult to study, but a new software package developed by the AAES offers researchers a better way to simulate how organisms change over time. The new software, called TraitTrainR, builds on work in the field of comparative biology to provide an efficient and effective framework…