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Researchers Study Major Components of Antibiotic-Restricted Poultry Production
As poultry companies move away from using antibiotic growth promoters in chickens, scientists…
Global Burden of Crop Loss Initiative Selects Plant Pathology Graduate Student
Sherif Sharfadine, a University of Arkansas graduate student, has been selected to participate in the Global Burden…
Researchers Receive NSF Funding to Build a Smarter Insect Trap
“Build a better mousetrap, and the world will beat a path to your door,” goes the adage. Ashley Dowling…
Researchers Aim to Outsmart Waterborne Pathogens in Hydroponic Systems
Hydroponic production of leafy green vegetables is trending upward in the U.S. But the closed, recirculating water…
Rice Leads off Series of Online Research Field Days for Arkansas Commodities
Rice will lead off a series of online commodity-based field days designed to give Arkansans a first look at the latest…
Watermelon Variety Trial Shows Modern Hybrids Bring the Flavor, but the Old Standbys Still Putting up Strong Numbers
Among the many things that can quickly devolve into “fighting words” in Arkansas, perhaps two of the more surprising…
Top-Performing Arkansas Blackberry Receives Horticultural Science Group’s Outstanding Fruit Cultivar Award
Ouachita blackberry, a 2003 thornless variety from the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture…
Division of Agriculture Offers Free Online Program to Support Diet, Exercise, Nutrition During COVID-19 Isolation
Social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic is no time to ignore diet and exercise, said Jamie Baum…
Double Your Dollar Program Extends to Pandemic EBT Recipients at NWA Farmers Markets
The 2020 Double Your Dollar program helps people on food assistance programs stretch their food budgets at northwest…
Research Shows Little Difference for Consumers Between Steaks from Naturally or Conventionally Raised Cattle
Fruit Grower News has named Margaret Worthington, assistant professor of fruit breeding and genetics for the University…
Arkansas Fruit Breeder Named One of ‘40 Under 40’ by Fruit Grower News
Fruit Grower News has named Margaret Worthington, assistant professor of fruit breeding and genetics for the University…
Animal Scientists Receives AMSA Student Teacher ‘Cleaver’ Award
Kelly Vierck, an assistant professor of animal science for the U of A System Division of Agriculture and the U of A…
Ricke Receives the National Chicken Council Broiler Research Award
In 2009, the recall of a single contaminated peanut butter product led to recalls of more than 200 other products…
$9.8 million USDA NIFA Grant Supports Researchers’ Aim to Change Food Safety Culture for Low-Moisture Foods
In 2009, the recall of a single contaminated peanut butter product led to recalls of more than 200 other products…
Division of Agriculture Entomologist on Mission to Save Arkansas’ Bees
Forget murder hornets. Arkansas bee populations face plenty of life-threatening perils that are already here, shrinking…
2020 Elections and COVID-19 Impacts on Ag Primary Topics for Mid-South Ag/Environmental Law Conference
COVID-19 caused riffs in the agricultural economy, but assistance is available By Sarah Cato -...
Division of Agriculture Food Scientist Recognized by 2 Professional Organizations
Navam Hettiarachchy, University Professor of protein chemistry in the University of Arkansas System…
USPOULTRY Grant Funds Animal Welfare Research for Tyson Foods, Division of Ag
The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association awarded a $110,000 grant through its USPOULTRY Foundation to fund research addressing…
Fitbits and AI — Technology May Help Improve Quality in Chicken Meat
Have you ever wondered if your Fitbit could get you a better chicken dinner? It sounds far-fetched…
Research Aims to Prove Childhood Health Benefits of Blueberry Extracts
An interdisciplinary team of Arkansas scientists wants to make sure kids eat more fruit, even if they have to be sneaky about it.