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Owens, USDA-ARS Scientist and Crop Science Faculty Member, Named Fellow
Phillip Owens, research leader and research soil scientist with the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service and the Dale Bumpers Small Farms Research Center…
Researcher Employs Microorganisms to Counter Major Disease Affecting Beef Industry
The little things living in a calf’s nose could be key to combating bovine respiratory disease, the single most costly illness affecting the beef industry.
Division of Agriculture Beef Research, Education Supported by Arkansas Beef Council
Animal scientists with the AAES were awarded over $63,000 by the Arkansas Beef Council this year to continue research and educational programs on beef production.
New Equipment Expands Research, Diagnostic Capabilities at the Arkansas Plant Health Clinic
New diagnostic equipment at the UADA’s Arkansas Plant Health Clinic is helping expand its research and detection capabilities.
Arkansas Ag Experiment Station Researcher to Lead IEEE Nanotechnology Council
Jin-Woo Kim was recently named president-elect of the Nanotechnology Council of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers for 2023.
Doctoral Student Wins American Society of Agronomy and Crop Science Society Awards
Carrie Ortel, a Univ. of Arkansas doctoral student in crop, soil and environmental sciences, was named winner of two prestigious awards by national organizations…
Division of Agriculture Demonstrates One Possible ‘Future of Weed Control’
The future of weed control may come down to selectivity. Using visual recognition and machine learning to selectively spray pesticides in crop fields, versus simply broadcasting chemicals over an entire area…
Arkansas Researcher’s Collaborative Method May Reveal Solutions to Water Quality Issues
Preventing fertilizer run-off from farms is essential to preserving water quality. But preventive measures also help farmers get the most use from their fertilizer.
Arkansas Turfgrass Scientists Test More Wetting Agents to Control ‘Localized Dry Spot’
Many golf course managers in Arkansas have putting greens that suffer from a problem called “localized dry spot,” patches of dying or dead grass.
Muscadine Grape Workshop and Field Day Set for Sept. 19 in Clarksville
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s Muscadine Grape Workshop and Field Day will be on Sept. 19 at the Fruit Research Station in Clarksville.
Researchers Use AI to Assist with Early Detection of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Could artificial intelligence be used to assist with the early detection of autism spectrum disorder? That’s a question researchers at the AAES and the University of Arkansas are trying to answer.
New President of American Society for Enology and Viticulture has Arkansas Ties
A former UADA fruit extension specialist was recently confirmed as the new president of the American Society for Enology and Viticulture, an organization that supports grape growers and winemakers.
New Rice Varieties Ozark, Taurus and ARoma 22 Highlighted at Rice Field Day
In addition to several new long-grain rice varieties, AAES’s Rice Breeding Program has one new medium-grain variety and two new aromatic lines in the pipeline.
Soil Nutrient Replacement Something to Consider if Burning, Baling Crop Residue
Farmers are standing on money in their field when it comes soil nutrients. Trenton Roberts and Gerson Drescher speak to Rice Field Day attendees…
Weed Scientists Explore New Modes of Action on Barnyardgrass in Rice
AAES scientists are exploring new modes of action to combat barnyardgrass, the most problematic weed in Arkansas rice fields.
Pest Management through Plant Defenses a Focus of New Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Entomologist
Plants naturally equip themselves with defenses against insect herbivores. Understanding how those defenses work can reveal alternative approaches to pest management.
Why Pythium-Resistant Spinach and Arugula is Such a Big Deal
Pythium is a dirty word for farmers in hydroponics, from the tropics to the arctic and outer space. The fungal-like oomycetes thrive…
Hundreds Gather for First In-Person Rice Field Day in Stuttgart Since COVID-19 Lockdown
Hundreds gained new insights into weed control, irrigation technology, precision agriculture and soil health at the 2022 Rice Field Day…
Bowery Farming Collaborates with Arkansas Scientists to Develop Super Spinach
Bowery Farming, the national vertical farming giant, has a new agreement with the UADA to support research for developing spinach varieties…
New FCIC Rules Give Direct Marketers More Flexibility on Crop Insurance
Farmers and ranchers who sell their bounty at roadside stands and farmers markets could find it easier to obtain crop insurance or file a claim…