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‘Relevant Risk’ Agribusiness Podcast Launched by Fryar Price Risk Management Center of Excellence
The Fryar Risk Center recently launched a podcast to offer a more timely analysis of current agribusiness issues.
New Livestock and Forestry Research Station Director Aims to Expand, Advance Research Programs
Shane Gadberry said the Livestock and Forestry and Research Station is a natural fit for him to advance his work on behalf of Arkansas beef producers.
Can Ruminant Ranchers Control Nitrogen Loss with a Special Feed?
Reactive nitrogen loss — in grazing animals, in the ground, and in the atmosphere — is a potential area for reducing the environmental footprint of livestock production, according to a five-year USDA Agricultural Research Service study.
Northeast Rice Research & Extension Center Director Tim Burcham Honored with 2021 Professional Achievement Award from Clemson University
UADA’s Northeast Rice Research & Extension Center director was recently recognized by Clemson University…
Wind and Solar Farms as ‘Crops’ of the Future? Jan. 19 Webinar Provides Legal Perspective in Land Use Conflicts
Should agricultural land be used for wind and solar farms? This question will be the focus of the NALC webinar…
2022 Beginning Farmer Classes Start with New Focus
The Center for Arkansas Farms and Food will present a new round of Beginning Farmer Classes from Jan. 11 to March 1.
W.C. Yearian Jr. left lasting impact on agriculture, next generation of entomologists
Agriculture would not be the same today without the life of W.C. “Bill” Yearian Jr., the former…
Food Scientist Hettiarachchy Named Fellow of American Oil Chemists’ Society
Navam Hettiarachchy, a professor and researcher with the AAES, has been named a Fellow of the American Oil Chemists’ Society.
YEAREND: Arkansas Cotton Yields Hit Record High Despite Unpredictable Weather
Unpredictable and spotty weather left some Arkansas cotton fields a soggy mess while other areas saw record yields in 2021.
YEAREND: Arkansas Poultry Stays Strong. Division of Agriculture Works to Keep It That Way with Sustainability and Animal Well-Being Initiatives
UADA supports several initiatives to ensure the state’s poultry industry continues to grow with a forward-looking…
40th Horticulture Industries Show Brings Sessions for Growers, Epicures to Fayetteville Jan. 13-14
The annual Horticulture Industries Show will mark its 40th anniversary Jan. 13-14 at the Graduate Hotel in Fayetteville…
Poultry Science Researchers Fine Tune Chicken Sprinkler Technology
It may sound counterintuitive, but chickens can stay cooler in hotter environments if it is dry heat. They just need a little…
Once Thought Rudimentary, Complexities of Mosquito Hearing May be Useful for Entomologists
Sshhh … mosquitoes are listening. Granted, they are probably not listening to you, but researchers have found that the ability…
Microbiology of Food Safety: What to Know to Keep You Safe This Holiday Season
While food safety is important year-round, the holidays bring the topic to the forefront as families gather to feast on a smorgasbord…
Nov. 2021: Farm Apprenticeships, Thanksgiving Food Safety, and Poultry Meat Quality
In the inaugural episode of the Arkansas Food, Farms and Forests podcast, Science Writer John Lovett spoke…
Research Tackles Ever-Evolving Problem of Weedy Rice
Red rice in the field was a problem for rice growers, but at least it was easy to spot. But years of out-crossing with cultivated…
Rice Developed by Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Used to Make Award-Winning Gins
Artisanal gins from Wonderbird Spirits in Mississippi are the only known American gins in commercial production that…
15 Division of Agriculture, Bumpers College Faculty Recognized with Service Awards
Fifteen faculty members of the AAES and the University of Arkansas’ Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural…
FlavAR Workshop will Shed Light on the Impacts of Flavor-Related Chemicals in Food Systems
A workshop hosted by the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station on Friday, Nov. 12, will discuss the impacts…
Farm Apprentices Can Apply to CAFF until Dec. 1, Business Training Key to Curriculum
Small farms are an integral part of the food supply chain, providing nutrient-rich foods on a local level and supporting…