A monthly round-up of top stories from the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station. IN THIS ISSUE: Hydroponics and controlled environment research to control pests and pathogens, Getting a closer look at the state’s forests, Generative AI and agriculture meet in the classroom…
Every day, most of us walk through — and on top of — incredible worlds that we don’t even know exist. Natalie Clay studies these hidden worlds with an aim to understand the insect and plant interactions in forest ecosystems…
A unique chicken breed is helping researchers better understand vitiligo, an autoimmune disease that affects 1-2 percent of the world’s population. In vitiligo (pronounced vit-ih-LIE-go), the immune system attacks cells called melanocytes, causing skin pigment to disappear…
Starting a farm from scratch is no easy task, especially for first-generation farmers. The costs for tools, equipment, seeds, and storage can quickly become overwhelming. To help ease this burden, the Center for Arkansas Farms and Food, CAFF, created the Farmers for Tomorrow Fund …
Arkansas could produce an estimated 1 to 3.5 million more servings of rice per year. That’s according to recent research analyzing rice quality in the state. In this episode of Food, Farms and Forests, Dr. Lanier Nalley explains his research on the impacts of improving rice milling quality…
VIPs from the agriculture industry and academia will be cutting the ribbon for the Aug. 30 grand opening of the Northeast Rice Research and Extension Center. Presentation of the colors will begin at 10:20 a.m. followed by the formal program at 10:30 a.m…
Tomi Obe is passionate about the intersection of food safety and poultry processing. Tomi is an assistant professor with the Center of Excellence for Poultry Science and is eager to find ways to identify and control foodborne pathogens in the poultry industry…
Artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT show promise as a useful means in agriculture to write simple computer programs for microcontrollers, according to a study published this month. Microcontrollers are small computers…
As controlled environment agriculture and vertical farming gain a greater foothold in modern agriculture, a new $300,000 grant aims to enhance hydroponic lettuce production. Kristen Gibson…
The Arkansas Soybean Breeding program invites all breeders, researchers, growers, and industry professionals to the 2024 Southern Soybean Breeders Tour for an in-depth exploration of the latest research, trials and innovations in soybean breeding…
The new Northeast Rice Research and Extension Center in Harrisburg welcomed more than 250 attendees to its inaugural rice field day to hear region-specific updates from researchers and extension specialists…
In this episode, we talk to Dr. Emily McDermott, assistant professor of medical and veterinary entomology, and Dr. Cameron Osborne, a postdoctoral fellow, to discuss the REDI-NET project and how their research is contributing to building the database for the Department of Defense…
More than 350 people attended the 2024 Rice Field Day at RREC on Aug. 1 to hear research updates on rice breeding, precision agriculture and weed control. Arkansas remains the nation’s top rice producer, with over 1.4 million acres of rice this year…
A new dataset is providing a bird’s-eye view of Arkansas’ forests 1 meter at a time. An Arkansas researcher has developed the first high-resolution forest canopy cover dataset for an entire state, providing valuable insights for forest managemen…
Two “new” herbicide options could soon be available for blackberry growers during the 2025 growing season. Recent research by weed scientist Matt Bertucci shows that the herbicides 2,4-D choline and glufosinate are safe and effective…
A monthly round-up of top stories from the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station. IN THIS ISSUE: New seed funding program promotes Engineering Applications in Agriculture. From Kenya to Arkansas, one food science grad student is making a difference…
Cutting-edge technology is revolutionizing agriculture, and Cengiz Koparan is at the forefront. As a precision agriculture researcher, Cengiz aims to enhance farming practices with computer-assisted technologies…
In this episode of Food, Farms & Forests, Dr. Matt Bertucci, an assistant professor in the horticulture department, discusses his recent research on using herbicides normally used in row crops in blackberry production…
Mahfuzur Rahman, food scientist and grain processing engineer, is among the most cited authors for scientific papers published by the Institute of Food Technologists…
Ryan Dickson, an assistant professor of horticulture for the AAES, has been developing research since 2018 on growing blackberries indoors and recently secured a nearly $750,000 grant to further that work over the next four years…
For Adam Chappell, cover crops and limited tillage practices have not only decreased irrigation, pesticide and synthetic fertilizer use but also improved soil quality and decreased water runoff.
Phi Tau Sigma, the honor society of food science and technology, has honored an Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station researcher with its Early Career Accomplishment Award…
Five years of water quality monitoring at Lake Fayetteville is shedding light on the cycles of waterborne nutrients and bacteria-produced toxins, offering a better way…
Igor Fernandes, a master’s degree student in crop, soil and environmental sciences in University of Arkansas’ Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, recently placed second…
A high-energy diet that includes higher amounts of dry soybean hulls was the most economical choice for Arkansas beef producers who want to “finish,” or bring their weaned cattle up to market weight, on the farm.