Research News of February 2024
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Protein Specialist Samira Feyzi Joins UA System Food Science Department
As the global population grows, food scientists like Samira Feyzi are exploring the world of plant proteins to broaden their use in human nutrition. Feyzi recently joined the AAES…
Exchange Program Research Provides Critical Nutrition Recommendations in Tanzania
Using a novel research methodology, researchers in the U.S. and Tanzania have identified new recommendations for reducing nutrient deficiency in the East African country…
Arkansas Food Safety Expert Tackles Produce Packing with New Grant
Federal regulations say growers and packers must keep their produce packing areas clean and sanitary but don’t offer specific guidelines on how to do it. That’s where Arkansas food science …
Daniel O’Brien Presents Arkansas Turfgrass Research on World Stage
Daniel O’Brien has become a name to know in the world of turfgrass. The University of Arkansas department of horticulture turfgrass Ph.D. student recently completed a string of presentations…
Arkansas Plant Virologist Consults on Clean Plant Program of India to Improve Nation’s Agriculture
India is the second-largest producer of fruits and vegetables in the world, but its lack of disease-free propagation material limits its yield potential, says Ioannis Tzanetakis, director of the Arkansas Clean Plant Center…
Division of Agriculture Faculty, Bumpers College Students Recognized at ASHS Meeting
Horticulture and food science faculty with the UADA were awarded for their research and extension work at the American Society for Horticultural Science Southern Region meeting in Atlanta this month…
Ryan Dickson Recognized by Greenhouse Grower for Root Zone Research
Greenhouse Grower, a national publication and online platform focusing on greenhouse production and crop management, recently highlighted an AAES researcher for his work in rootzone research…
Ag Economists Offer Food for Thought to Improve Baby Formula Supply
The 2022 baby formula crisis highlighted the precarious balance between regulation, competition and safety, according to a new study published last month…
Arkansas Ag Scientists Roberts, Vieira Recognized for Conservation Work in Rice, Soybeans
Trent Roberts and Caio Vieira, faculty members with the UADA, were recognized for their conservation work in rice and soybeans at the National Conservation Systems conference…
Researchers Awarded $5M to Develop AI Platform Strengthening Regional Food Systems
Artificial intelligence and machine learning are being explored with several aspects of agriculture, including streamlining regional food systems. Two AAES researchers have joined a collaborative effort led by the Institute for Integrative…
New Nectarine Released by Arkansas Fruit Breeding Program
Ozark MangoTM , the seventh nectarine introduced by the Arkansas Fruit Breeding Program, is a yellow-fleshed and standard-acid-level nectarine tailored for growers in the Southeast or Mid-South of the United States…
Neighborly Influence on Irrigation Choices Could Reinforce Sustainable Practices
Peers are powerful influencers in day-to-day choices — even for specialized decisions like irrigation practices. Kent Kovacs, a research scientist for the AAES, has collected data illustrating the impact a peer’s influence…
Going Solar on Your Farm? There’s a Web Tool for That and Funding Deadlines are Looming
Agricultural producers looking to invest in solar energy for their farms are facing several key deadlines this year. First, rural small businesses and agricultural producers…
Arkansas Fruit Breeding Program Releases New Late-Season Blackberry
The Arkansas Fruit Breeding Program has released a new late-season blackberry to give growers a premium product after other varieties are done yielding…
Clarksville Fruit Station to Host March 6 Pruning Workshop for Fruit, Pecan Growers
The art of pruning — knowing what and how to cut — is a key component to growing healthy, productive fruits, nuts and berries. Horticulture experts with the UADA will be demonstrating proper pruning techniques…
Arkansas Stays Proactive to Maintain EU Trade Amid Expanded Sustainability Requirements
As the European Union expands sustainability reporting requirements, Arkansas is staying proactive to maintain agricultural trade exports. Soybean exports are of particular concern. Arkansas’ top cash crop is soybeans…