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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…
Nitrous Oxide Study Points to Tailwater Recovery to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Rice
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions in rice cultivation could be as simple as recycling irrigation water. A new frontier of study in greenhouse gas emissions…
Phosphorus Supplements May Not be Needed for Heifers Grazing High-P Pastures
Cattle grazing pastures with high soil-test phosphorus may be getting enough of the nutrient from the grass to eliminate the need for a phosphorus feed additive…
Survey Finds Grape Variety an Important Factor in Wine Selection for Arkansas Wine Consumers
When it comes to choosing a wine, Arkansans look to three factors: cost, place of origin and grape variety, according to a survey conducted…
New Survey Open to Gauge Consumer Awareness, Use of Arkansas-Made Wines
The Arkansas Quality Wine program is rolling out a follow-up to its 2021 survey to help gauge consumer awareness and consumption of commercially produced, Arkansas-made wine.
Pacific GeneTech Plans Arkansas Production Facility for Animal Vaccine Licensed from Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station
Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station research on animal vaccines for economically important pathogens such as Salmonella, Eimeria and Avian influenza has led to a new manufacturing…
Tailwater Recovery Research Shows Significant Water Savings in Row Rice
Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station researchers are steadily improving water conservation tactics. They can now grow rice with about half the irrigation water used in levee rice systems.
Luke Howard Retires after 24 Years Investigating Hidden Health Benefits of Food
Luke Howard devoted his career to teasing out the hidden health-inducing properties of foods. He investigated the isolation and use of naturally occurring phytochemicals…
Potential Potash, Phosphate Shortage Latest Ingredient to ‘Perfect Storm’ for Growers, Economists, Soil Experts Say
A potential halt to rail traffic in Canada could further hinder spring planting in North America if a labor dispute is not resolved within the next week.
Researchers Investigate Health Impacts of Residual Pesticides on Wild Bees
Farmers know not to apply pesticides on their fields during flowering season when bees are present. But wild bees can come into contact with pesticide residues…
March 23 National Agricultural Law Center Webinar will Provide Insight on Carbon Contracts
Soil carbon contracts are unlike other contracts signed by farmers and ranchers, and present new challenges and questions. As a result, these contracts…
Future of Food Fellowship Program Seeks Food Science Crossover Undergraduates
Opportunities and Careers for Undergraduate Students (F2OCUS) Fellowship Program is a new 10-week, summer research….
Future of Dicamba, 2023 Farm Bill on Agenda at June 10 Mid-South Agricultural & Environmental Law Conference
Pesticide use, foreign ownership of farmland and the 2023 Farm Bill are among the hot topics on the agenda for the ninth annual Mid-South Agricultural…