Research News of April 2022
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Fellows Chosen for First F2OCUS Future of Food Undergraduate Summer Program
The first fellows of the Future of Food: Opportunities and Careers for Undergraduate Students (F2OCUS) Fellowship Program were recently chosen by directors...
Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Names Kristen Gibson Director of Center for Food Safety
The Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station has appointed Kristen Gibson, professor of food safety and microbiology, director...
Arkansas Food Scientist Lands USDA-NIFA Grant to Investigate Low-Moisture Food Processing Safety
Helping keep dry foods safe for consumption is the goal of an Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station researcher who was recently awarded a $200,000 grant...
Study Identifies Cattle Forages for Wooded Settings to Establish Productive βSilvopasturesβ
A new study has identified two types of grass that grow well in wooded settings as forage for small beef producers in Arkansas looking to integrate forestry...
Hettiarachchy, Renowned Food Chemist, Retires after nearly 30 Years of Research, Teaching, Service
Navam Hettiarachchy has an inborn passion for food chemistry research and teaching. Now, she is retiring after nearly 30 years...
New Jasmine-Type Aromatic Rice Line Released by Arkansas Rice Breeding Program as Demand Heats Up
A new jasmine-type aromatic rice called ARoma 22 has been released by the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station amid rising U.S. demand for aromatic rice.
Northwest Arkansas Beef Production Field Day Set for April 28
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture will hold a Beef Production Field Day on April 28 at the AAES' Savoy Research Complex.
Northwest Arkansas farmers market program helps growers expand sales opportunities
A new program will help northwest Arkansas fruit and vegetable growers to develop shelf-stable food products and business plans to expand sales opportunities at farmers markets...
