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Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Meat Researchers Recognized by Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association for Education Efforts
Two animal science researchers with the AAES were recognized by the Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association…
National Ag Law Center Welcomes Two New Staff Attorneys
To further its mission and better serve stakeholders, the National Agricultural Law Center has hired 2 new staff attorneys…
Farmland Preservation through Conservation Easements to be Focus of Sept. 15 Webinar
The nation’s farmland is facing constant and increasing pressure from development – especially in densely populated areas…
Researchers Say Nurseries should up Their Game on Virus Detection in Berry Plants
Scientists say current testing regimens may be missing a significant number of disease-causing viruses in berry plants…
Horticulture Department Head Receives Outstanding Leadership and Administration Award from American Society for Horticultural Science
The American Society for Horticultural Science named Wayne Mackay, horticulture department head…
Global Rice Prices Spike during COVID Pandemic, Remain High Despite Ample Supply
Global rice production is expected to surpass consumption for most of the coming decade…
Crush It! Wine Webinar Presented for Amateur and Beginning Commercial Winemakers
The AAES will present Crush It Arkansas! Winemaking 101 webinar on Wednesday, Aug. 18 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m…
Division of Agriculture Appoints Alton B. Johnson Director of Rice Research and Extension Center
Coming to Arkansas as the new director of the Rice Research and Extension Center, Alton Johnson…
2021 Rice Field Day Moves Online Aug. 20
UADA Rice Field Day, originally scheduled as an in-person event on Aug. 6, will be presented online on Aug. 20….
BEA Report: Consumers Returned to Casinos, Car Dealerships in the First Half of 2021
As COVID’s clouds appeared to lift this spring and early summer, consumers returned to restaurants, casinos…
Trent Roberts Named First Endowed Chair in Soil Fertility Research
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture has appointed Trent Roberts the Endowed Chair in Soil Fertility Research.
Animal Scientist Investigates Effects of Grazing Toxic Fescue during Gestation
Could a feed additive help mitigate the ill effects of toxic fescue in pregnant cows?
Gas Consumption Up; Prices Reach Highest Average since October 2014
More people were hitting the road during the first half of 2021, with demand driving gasoline prices to their highest levels
Researchers to Expand Search for Cattle-Disease Transmitting Ticks
Anaplasmosis turns an animal’s immune system against itself, destroying both healthy and infected red blood cells…
Carbon, Agribusiness and All Things Crypto to be Focus of Aug. 18 Webinar
Webinar to discuss the business, environmental issues application of crypto and blockchain technologies…
COVID Case Spike Prompts Cancellation of Arkansas Field Days; Rice Field Day will Morph into Online Presentation
University of Arkansas System cancels four in-person field days, with some morphing into online formats.
Ph.D. Student Receives American Society of Agronomy Scholarship
Carrie Ortel has been named the recipient of the Nelson Yield-Limiting Factors Graduate Student…
Arkansas, Missouri Present Joint Virtual Turfgrass Field Day Aug. 12
The Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station and the University of Missouri Extension co-host…
Why Do Bug Bites Itch? Entomology Researcher McDermott Weighs in on Summer’s Bane
It’s bad enough that these insects want your blood, but why the maddening itch? It has to do with the human immune system.
Arkansas Rice Field Day Returns to In-Person Format
After COVID forced a virtual version last year, the in-person Arkansas Rice Field Day will be back…