Research News of September 2022
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Retired Entomologist Helped Pioneer IPM; Brought Bugs to the People
Don Steinkraus joined the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station in 1989 and launched a successful career in integrated pest management research in row crops...
Postdoctoral Researcher Hired as Assistant Professor of Soil Fertility
Soil scientists are translators between soils, plants, and producers to help communicate and predict a plant’s nutrient requirements.
Poultry Science Graduate Student Wins Research Award for 3D Technology in Visual Pathways of Birds
Parker Straight, poultry science graduate student in the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences at the University of Arkansas...
Oct. 28 Field Day to Address Drought’s Effect on Cattle, Forages and More
While several weeks of relatively cool, wet weather may have distanced the memory of this summer’s drought conditions across much of the country, experienced cattle and forage...
Lower Seeding Rates Produce Same Results as Extra Seeds for Winter Legume Cover Crop
When it comes to seeding rates for winter legume cover crops, more seed doesn’t necessarily mean much more biomass production and weed suppression...
Researchers Developing Tool to Help Poultry Producers Realize Full Value of Solar Technology
Poultry producers considering the use of renewable energy in their operations will have a free tool this fall to help them determine whether solar is right for them.
Poultry Science Department Head Honored as Fellow of the Poultry Science Association
Straight out of high school, David Caldwell didn’t envision a career in poultry science, yet he has been honored by the Poultry Science Association as a Fellow...
Tyson Center for Food Animal Wellbeing to Host Poultry Welfare Symposium Oct. 12
The Tyson Center for Food Animal Wellbeing will host its 8th annual symposium on Oct. 12 in a hybrid format, with speakers focusing on poultry welfare and what the industry is doing to increase knowledge in this area.