Research News of August 2021
Researchers Say Nurseries should up Their Game on Virus Detection in Berry Plants
Scientists say current testing regimens may be missing a significant number of disease-causing viruses in berry plants...
Horticulture Department Head Receives Outstanding Leadership and Administration Award from American Society for Horticultural Science
The American Society for Horticultural Science named Wayne Mackay, horticulture department head...
Global Rice Prices Spike during COVID Pandemic, Remain High Despite Ample Supply
Global rice production is expected to surpass consumption for most of the coming decade...
Crush It! Wine Webinar Presented for Amateur and Beginning Commercial Winemakers
The AAES will present Crush It Arkansas! Winemaking 101 webinar on Wednesday, Aug. 18 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m...
Division of Agriculture Appoints Alton B. Johnson Director of Rice Research and Extension Center
Coming to Arkansas as the new director of the Rice Research and Extension Center, Alton Johnson...
2021 Rice Field Day Moves Online Aug. 20
UADA Rice Field Day, originally scheduled as an in-person event on Aug. 6, will be presented online on Aug. 20....
BEA Report: Consumers Returned to Casinos, Car Dealerships in the First Half of 2021
As COVID’s clouds appeared to lift this spring and early summer, consumers returned to restaurants, casinos...
Trent Roberts Named First Endowed Chair in Soil Fertility Research
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture has appointed Trent Roberts the Endowed Chair in Soil Fertility Research.