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Experiment Station Researcher in Search of a More Water Efficient Chicken
In a world with shrinking freshwater resources for a growing human population, where do you find enough moisture to grow food?
Environmental Sustainability a Focus of New University of Arkansas Economist
A shift in thinking about environmental sustainability on the farm as a long-term risk mitigation factor is taking place in agricultural economics.
U of A Graduate Research Assistant Named American Society of Animal Science Young Scholar
Samantha Howe, a graduate research assistant in animal science at the U of A, has been named the 2022 American Society of Animal Science Young Scholar.
UA System Board of Trustees Confirms Fields as VP-Agriculture
The U of A System Board of Trustees confirmed Deacue Fields as vice president for agriculture on Wednesday based on a recommendation by System President Donald R. Bobbitt.
Fall Planting Strawberries? When is too Late, and too Early, to Plant in Arkansas?
Planting strawberries in the fall to get a robust crop the following spring is typical with growers. But how late is too late for fall planting of strawberries in Arkansas?
Research Shows Hardwood Muscadine Propagation is Possible for Small Programs
Scientists with AAES, the research arm of the UADA, have done what many thought was too difficult to do: root muscadine vines…
Fecal Egg Count Service Saves Arkansas Producers Money, Animals
Controlling parasites in sheep and goats is crucial to herd health but chemical-resistant parasites pose challenges…
Dry-Aged Beef Current Focus of New Animal Science Faculty Member
Derico Setyabrata, assistant professor of meat science and muscle biology, joined the UADA on a mission to help add value for beef producers and improve quality for consumers.
First Two Students Complete Food Science Department’s Brewing Science Certification
Growing interest in craft beer in the state and across the country led to the creation of a certification plan at the U of A…
Arkansas Rice Breeding Program Piles Up Record Off-Season Harvest in Puerto Rico
AAES’ Rice Breeding Program off-season harvest in the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico pulled in a record amount of rice breeding materials this year…
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 ‘Silvopastures’
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…
Pasture-Weaned Calves Put Weight Back on Faster, Study Shows
Results from the first year of this three-year study showed calves regained more weight the first 21 days of weaning in a pasture, either with or without physical contact of their mothers…
2022 Beginner Farmer Course Recordings Available Online until Oct. 31, Series Returns in January
The Center for Arkansas Farms and Foods’ 2022 Beginner Farmer Classes are available online through Oct. 31. The 2022 series was held from Jan. 11 through March 1…