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Trash Talk: As Plastic Use Soars, Researchers Examine Biodegradable Solutions

Trash Talk: As Plastic Use Soars, Researchers Examine Biodegradable Solutions

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Microplastics: What’s Trapping the Emerging Threat in Our Streams?

Microplastics: What’s Trapping the Emerging Threat in Our Streams?

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Getting to the Root of Crop Health: Four Webinars Set To Inform Root Zone Management in Controlled-Environment Agriculture

Getting to the Root of Crop Health: Four Webinars Set To Inform Root Zone Management in Controlled-Environment Agriculture

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Nonalcoholic Beer Yeasts Evaluated for Fermentation Activity, Flavor Profiles

Nonalcoholic Beer Yeasts Evaluated for Fermentation Activity, Flavor Profiles

Jackie Lee wearing a black shirt stands in a grassy field, surrounded by nature under a clear blue sky.

Pecan Scab Hours Website Lets Producers Know When It’s Time to Spray

Pecan Scab Hours Website Lets Producers Know When It’s Time to Spray

Aerial view of a vast green cornfield, showcasing rows of tall corn plants under a clear blue sky.

Fluridone Widens Palmer Pigweed Control Options for Rice Growers, but Stick to the Label

Fluridone Widens Palmer Pigweed Control Options for Rice Growers, but Stick to the Label

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Arkansas Research Alliance Grants Support Agricultural Innovation

Arkansas Research Alliance Grants Support Agricultural Innovation

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What Foods and Drinks Are Consumed Less by Those on GLP-1 Weight-Loss Meds?

What Foods and Drinks Are Consumed Less by Those on GLP-1 Weight-Loss Meds?

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CBD Oils: Do You Know What’s Inside?

CBD Oils: Do You Know What’s Inside?

The 2022 Arkansas corn crop was impacted by high temperatures and drought. (Special to The Commercial/University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture)

Surveying Mexican Consumers’ Outlook on Banning Genetically Modified Corn

Surveying Mexican Consumers’ Outlook on Banning Genetically Modified Corn

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WATCH: Ashley Dowling – Tiny Creatures, Big Impact | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Ashley Dowling – Tiny Creatures, Big Impact | Behind the Discovery

March 2025 Arkansas Ag Research Report

March 2025 Arkansas Ag Research Report

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Marty Matlock Earns Prestigious AAAS Fellowship

Marty Matlock Earns Prestigious AAAS Fellowship

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New Software Package Drives Deeper Understanding of Trait Evolution

New Software Package Drives Deeper Understanding of Trait Evolution

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Rahman Honored with Andersons Early-in-Career Award

Rahman Honored with Andersons Early-in-Career Award

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Economists Tackle Estimating Consumer Effects Following the Loss of Billions of Birds and Eggs Lost to Avian Influenza

Economists Tackle Estimating Consumer Effects Following the Loss of Billions of Birds and Eggs Lost to Avian Influenza

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Training on Particle Size Analyzer set March 19 at Food Science Building

Training on Particle Size Analyzer set March 19 at Food Science Building

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Growth Rates of Broilers Contribute to Behavior Differences, Shed Light on Welfare Impacts

Growth Rates of Broilers Contribute to Behavior Differences, Shed Light on Welfare Impacts

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Precision Agriculture Research Measures Effectiveness of See & Spray Technology

Precision Agriculture Research Measures Effectiveness of See & Spray Technology

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WATCH: Derico Setyabrata – Preserving Meat, Reducing Waste | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Derico Setyabrata – Preserving Meat, Reducing Waste | Behind the Discovery

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Cold Plasma-Treated Seeds Show Potential to Protect Plants, Reduce Pesticide Use

Cold Plasma-Treated Seeds Show Potential to Protect Plants, Reduce Pesticide Use

February 2025 Arkansas Ag Research Report

February 2025 Arkansas Ag Research Report

Fred Bourland wearing a hat stands amidst a vast cotton field, surrounded by fluffy white cotton bolls under a clear sky.

New Cotton Grading Score App Aims to Improve Yield Stability

New Cotton Grading Score App Aims to Improve Yield Stability

J.O. Ware wearing a hat and shirt is carefully picking plants in a lush green garden.

J.O. Ware’s Rare Reference Book on American Upland Cotton Released Online

J.O. Ware’s Rare Reference Book on American Upland Cotton Released Online

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Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Researchers Recognized As Top-Cited Scientists

Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Researchers Recognized As Top-Cited Scientists

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Conference Explores Sensory Cues Beyond Food Preference

Conference Explores Sensory Cues Beyond Food Preference

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Machine Learning Maps Animal Feeding Operations to Improve Sustainability

Machine Learning Maps Animal Feeding Operations to Improve Sustainability

Chaitanya Kumar Reddy Pallerla in a lab coat stands beside a machine, showcasing a professional laboratory environment.

Chicken ‘Woody Breast’ Detection Improved With Advanced Machine Learning Model

Chicken ‘Woody Breast’ Detection Improved With Advanced Machine Learning Model

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LISTEN: From ChatGPT to Hay Balers: Technology and Ag Education

LISTEN: From ChatGPT to Hay Balers: Technology and Ag Education

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Second-Gen Land-Grant Poultry Veteran Barton Takes Helm of Veterinary Diagnostic Lab

Second-Gen Land-Grant Poultry Veteran Barton Takes Helm of Veterinary Diagnostic Lab

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More Than Demand Driving Super Bowl Chicken Wing Price Increase This Year

More Than Demand Driving Super Bowl Chicken Wing Price Increase This Year

A field of soybean plants displaying brown leaves, indicating the effects of environmental conditions on their growth.

How Flooding Soybeans in Early Reproductive Stages Impacts Yield, Seed Composition

How Flooding Soybeans in Early Reproductive Stages Impacts Yield, Seed Composition

January 2025 Arkansas Ag Research Report

January 2025 Arkansas Ag Research Report

Image of Dr. Casey Owens discussing advancements in poultry quality enhancement through innovative research methods.

WATCH: Casey Owens – Enhancing Poultry Quality | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Casey Owens – Enhancing Poultry Quality | Behind the Discovery

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Behavioral Economist Aims to Bridge Information Gap Between Farmers, Consumers

Behavioral Economist Aims to Bridge Information Gap Between Farmers, Consumers

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Herbicide-Resistant Trait Patented in Conventional Grain Sorghum

Herbicide-Resistant Trait Patented in Conventional Grain Sorghum

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New Software Package Drives Deeper Understanding of Trait Evolution

New Software Package Drives Deeper Understanding of Trait Evolution

Margaret Worthington carefully harvests ripe grapes from a lush green vine in a vineyard.

Worthington Wins a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers

Worthington Wins a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers

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How Do Road Salts Impact Roadside Microorganisms?

How Do Road Salts Impact Roadside Microorganisms?

Vibha Srivastava stands in a greenhouse surrounded by various thriving plants, showcasing a vibrant indoor garden environment.

A Way Forward in Breeding Rice to Withstand High Nighttime Stress

A Way Forward in Breeding Rice to Withstand High Nighttime Stress

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Helping Turfgrass Stay Greener, Healthier for Longer

Helping Turfgrass Stay Greener, Healthier for Longer

LISTEN: Rice Innovation at the Northeast Rice Research and Extension Center

LISTEN: Rice Innovation at the Northeast Rice Research and Extension Center

Andrew Maust in a lab coat stands beside a machine, showcasing a professional laboratory environment.

Andrew Maust Wins 3-Minute Thesis Competition Breaking Down Non-Alcoholic Beer Research

Andrew Maust Wins 3-Minute Thesis Competition Breaking Down Non-Alcoholic Beer Research

A person examines a plant specimen through a microscope, focusing on its intricate details and structures.

Arkansas Clean Plant Center Leads Global Effort to Wipe ‘Phantom Agents’ from Pathogen Regulatory Lists

Arkansas Clean Plant Center Leads Global Effort to Wipe ‘Phantom Agents’ from Pathogen Regulatory Lists

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WATCH: Brian Haggard – Understanding Water Quality | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Brian Haggard – Understanding Water Quality | Behind the Discovery

December 2024 Arkansas Ag Research Report

December 2024 Arkansas Ag Research Report

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Making Arkansas Wine Better with Time in Austria

Making Arkansas Wine Better with Time in Austria

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Arkansas Poultry Industry Sees Reduced Disease Impact, Job Market Woes

Arkansas Poultry Industry Sees Reduced Disease Impact, Job Market Woes

LISTEN: Research Development and Writing Competitive Grants

LISTEN: Research Development and Writing Competitive Grants

The 2022 Arkansas corn crop was impacted by high temperatures and drought. (Special to The Commercial/University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture)

Surveying Mexican Consumers’ Outlook on Banning Genetically Modified Corn

Surveying Mexican Consumers’ Outlook on Banning Genetically Modified Corn

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Estimating the Theoretical Impacts of Pesticide Removal on the Top Three U.S. Commodity Crops

Estimating the Theoretical Impacts of Pesticide Removal on the Top Three U.S. Commodity Crops

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Researchers Investigate New Treatment for Combating Disease-Carrying Insects Early

Researchers Investigate New Treatment for Combating Disease-Carrying Insects Early

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RCA Trellising, Microclimate Control Bring Success in Protecting Arkansas Blackberries from Pests

RCA Trellising, Microclimate Control Bring Success in Protecting Arkansas Blackberries from Pests

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Continual Mowing Can Strengthen Poisonous Weed Rather Than Tame It

Continual Mowing Can Strengthen Poisonous Weed Rather Than Tame It

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Machine Learning Leads to First-Ever High-Resolution Statewide Forest Canopy Cover Dataset

Machine Learning Leads to First-Ever High-Resolution Statewide Forest Canopy Cover Dataset

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$791,000 Grant to Support Future Nematode-Resistant Soybean Varieties

$791,000 Grant to Support Future Nematode-Resistant Soybean Varieties

Sam Fernandes wearing a black shirt and sunglasses stands confidently in a lush cornfield under a clear blue sky.

Improving Crop Yield Prediction With Genotype-by-Environment Interaction Model Summary

Improving Crop Yield Prediction With Genotype-by-Environment Interaction Model Summary

Abby Davis gently pets a sheep in a lush green field, showcasing a moment of connection with nature.

Arkansas Communications Professor Supports Development of the UK’s First Ag Communications Program

Arkansas Communications Professor Supports Development of the UK’s First Ag Communications Program

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U.S. Public Opinion on the Safety of Gene Editing in the Agriculture and Medical Fields

U.S. Public Opinion on the Safety of Gene Editing in the Agriculture and Medical Fields

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How Generative AI Can Aid in Agriculture Through Microcontroller Programming

How Generative AI Can Aid in Agriculture Through Microcontroller Programming

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Alternative Methods for Finishing Beef Cattle: Effects on Performance, Carcass Quality, and Meat Characteristics

Alternative Methods for Finishing Beef Cattle: Effects on Performance, Carcass Quality, and Meat Characteristics

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Chicken House Energy Audit Results in Ideas to Improve Efficiency

Chicken House Energy Audit Results in Ideas to Improve Efficiency

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Poultry Science Study Points to Specific Immune Activities Preventing Vitiligo

Poultry Science Study Points to Specific Immune Activities Preventing Vitiligo

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Investigating Most Effective Anti-Contamination Efforts for In-Shell Pecans

Investigating Most Effective Anti-Contamination Efforts for In-Shell Pecans

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Diversity in Action Magazine features UA bioinformatics specialist Aranyak Goswami

Diversity in Action Magazine features UA bioinformatics specialist Aranyak Goswami

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Human Perception of Food in Different Lighting Conditions Improves Computer Prediction

Human Perception of Food in Different Lighting Conditions Improves Computer Prediction

A combine harvester operates efficiently in a vast agricultural field, harvesting crops under clear skies

Guidelines for Safer Rice Storage Conditions Aim to Improve Global Health

Guidelines for Safer Rice Storage Conditions Aim to Improve Global Health

A person grasping a bag of grain, showcasing the texture and weight of the agricultural product in their hands.

Food Safety Experts Harness Steam Vent Technology to Kill Bacteria in Spices

Food Safety Experts Harness Steam Vent Technology to Kill Bacteria in Spices

Tim Walke and Jason Norsworthy engaged in a handshake, set against a sleek black backdrop, symbolizing agreement and collaboration.

Norsworthy Honored with Rice Industry Award

Norsworthy Honored with Rice Industry Award

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New Probiotic Shown to Improve Digestion in Poultry and Swine

New Probiotic Shown to Improve Digestion in Poultry and Swine

Rashid Lebunge kneels on the ground to pick up a piece of paper, demonstrating attentiveness to his surroundings.

REDI-NET Launch Brings New Line of Defense Against Emerging Diseases

REDI-NET Launch Brings New Line of Defense Against Emerging Diseases

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Red Milkweed Beetle Genome Project Aims to Explain Relationship with Toxic Plant

Red Milkweed Beetle Genome Project Aims to Explain Relationship with Toxic Plant

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November 2024 Arkansas Ag Research Report

November 2024 Arkansas Ag Research Report

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WATCH: Samantha Robinson – Smarter Decision-Making with Data | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Samantha Robinson – Smarter Decision-Making with Data | Behind the Discovery

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Hot Water Best for Sanitizing In-Shell Pecans, Sanitizers Prevent Cross-Contamination

Hot Water Best for Sanitizing In-Shell Pecans, Sanitizers Prevent Cross-Contamination

LISTEN: Grape Expectations – Breeding the Future of Grapes and Muscadines

LISTEN: Grape Expectations – Breeding the Future of Grapes and Muscadines

Kristen Gibson

USDA-NIFA Grant Aims to Bring More Job Possibilities for Neurodivergent Individuals

USDA-NIFA Grant Aims to Bring More Job Possibilities for Neurodivergent Individuals

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A Greenhouse Gas-Negative Future for Agriculture Presented at UN Climate Change Conference

A Greenhouse Gas-Negative Future for Agriculture Presented at UN Climate Change Conference

Samantha Howe in a lab coat stands confidently in front of a desk, showcasing a professional laboratory environment.

Exploring New Approaches to Combat Bovine Respiratory Disease

Exploring New Approaches to Combat Bovine Respiratory Disease

Hamdi Zurqani focused on his work, seated in front of two computer monitors displaying various data and applications.

Geospatial Mapping Study Shows Drought Trend in Ag-Dominated Arkansas Delta

Geospatial Mapping Study Shows Drought Trend in Ag-Dominated Arkansas Delta

Arshpreet Khattra was the lead author of a study that developed a framework for food processors to preserve quality and maintain food safety

A Novel Approach to Ensuring Food Safety While Preserving More Quality

A Novel Approach to Ensuring Food Safety While Preserving More Quality

Xiaolun Sun wearing a lab coat is positioned in front of a desk, embodying a scientific and professional atmosphere.

Finding a Preventative Solution to a Billion-Dollar Poultry Problem

Finding a Preventative Solution to a Billion-Dollar Poultry Problem

LISTEN: A Berry Big Deal: Merging Traits for Taste and Toughness

LISTEN: A Berry Big Deal: Merging Traits for Taste and Toughness

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WATCH: Samuel B. Fernandes – From Data to Insights | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Samuel B. Fernandes – From Data to Insights | Behind the Discovery

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From Pets to Pests: Researchers Explore New Tool to Fight Disease-Carrying Insects

From Pets to Pests: Researchers Explore New Tool to Fight Disease-Carrying Insects

Roni Mathis in a white chef's coat stands proudly in front of a vibrant display of flowers.

Osage Ramen Fusion Dish Wins Mathis New Top Chef NWA Award

Osage Ramen Fusion Dish Wins Mathis New Top Chef NWA Award

Agricultural research report from Arkansas, October 2020, highlighting key findings and developments in the sector.

October 2024 Arkansas Ag Research Report

October 2024 Arkansas Ag Research Report

Mahfuzur Rahman – Unlocking the Potential of Protein image depicting the breakthrough in protein research, highlighting its potential for various applications in science and health.

WATCH: Mahfuzur Rahman – Unlocking the Potential of Protein | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Mahfuzur Rahman – Unlocking the Potential of Protein | Behind the Discovery

LISTEN: Tracking Mallards Migration: Research and Conservation for Arkansas’ Duck Season

LISTEN: Tracking Mallards Migration: Research and Conservation for Arkansas’ Duck Season

A close-up view of a corn plant showcasing its vibrant green leaves and intricate textures.

Survey Assesses Mexican Consumers’ Opinions on GMO Corn Import Ban

Survey Assesses Mexican Consumers’ Opinions on GMO Corn Import Ban

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Arkansas Study Shows Soil Nutrient Test Results Can Vary When Soil is Very Dry

Arkansas Study Shows Soil Nutrient Test Results Can Vary When Soil is Very Dry

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Grapes, Blackberries, Poultry Immune System Enhancement Methods Among Patents Recognized at Annual Ag Awards

Grapes, Blackberries, Poultry Immune System Enhancement Methods Among Patents Recognized at Annual Ag Awards

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Land-Grant Faculty, Staff Earn Honors at Annual Ag Awards

Land-Grant Faculty, Staff Earn Honors at Annual Ag Awards

A large group of white turkeys gathered in a green field, showcasing their feathers under the bright sunlight.

Respiratory Virus Thins Turkeys, Prices Might Rise for Thanksgiving Birds

Respiratory Virus Thins Turkeys, Prices Might Rise for Thanksgiving Birds

A flock of turkeys gathered inside a rustic barn, showcasing their feathers and natural behavior in a cozy environment.

LISTEN: Feast or Fowl – Why You Might Pay More for Turkey and Eggs This Holiday Season

LISTEN: Feast or Fowl – Why You Might Pay More for Turkey and Eggs This Holiday Season

A group of chickens confined in a cage, showcasing their feathers and distinct colors in a close-knit setting.

Histomonosis, a Deadly Turkey Disease, Researched with New $3.2M FDA Grant

Histomonosis, a Deadly Turkey Disease, Researched with New $3.2M FDA Grant

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Arkansas Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences Professors Join International Conservation Leadership Program

Arkansas Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences Professors Join International Conservation Leadership Program

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Plant-Based Protein Extraction Study to Look at Ultrasound, Fermentation Methods

Plant-Based Protein Extraction Study to Look at Ultrasound, Fermentation Methods

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WATCH: Margaret Worthington – The Art of Plant Breeding | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Margaret Worthington – The Art of Plant Breeding | Behind the Discovery

Two red and black spotted beetles on a green leaf.

Red Milkweed Beetle Genome Offers Insight into Plant-Insect Interactions

Red Milkweed Beetle Genome Offers Insight into Plant-Insect Interactions

Woman in a research lab holding an insect specimen, with insect display boxes and jars on the table.

2024 Discovery Journal Features U of A Arthropod Museum Update, Undergraduate Research

2024 Discovery Journal Features U of A Arthropod Museum Update, Undergraduate Research

LISTEN: Exploring Land Use and Nutrient Availability in Brazil’s Dry Tropics

LISTEN: Exploring Land Use and Nutrient Availability in Brazil’s Dry Tropics

Guillermo Tellez Isaias at 2024 HPAI Summit speaking at a wooden podium with a laptop and microphone.

Bird Flu’s Growing Impact Calls for Urgent Action at International Summit

Bird Flu’s Growing Impact Calls for Urgent Action at International Summit

Chef Rios in a black jacket in a warehouse with boxes and industrial equipment in the background.

Carrot Surplus Spurs BBQ Sauce for Chef Rios at Arkansas Food Innovation Center

Carrot Surplus Spurs BBQ Sauce for Chef Rios at Arkansas Food Innovation Center

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Arkansas Alum DeLaune Returns as Head of Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences

Arkansas Alum DeLaune Returns as Head of Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences

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New Department Head Nalley Puts Land-Grant Mission Integration High on Priority List

New Department Head Nalley Puts Land-Grant Mission Integration High on Priority List

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September 2024 Arkansas Ag Research Report

September 2024 Arkansas Ag Research Report

Larry Purcell, in the middle, pose with an award.

Crop Physiologist Larry Purcell Spins Full Circle in Retirement

Crop Physiologist Larry Purcell Spins Full Circle in Retirement

Dridi Honored by Poultry Science Association for Research Efforts

Dridi Honored by Poultry Science Association for Research Efforts

Scott Lafontaine in a blue shirt next to a video title graphic "Behind the Discovery: Leading Beverage Innovation with Scott Lafontaine, Ph.D." with a beer glass and a play button icon.

WATCH: Scott Lafontaine – Leading Beverage Innovation | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Scott Lafontaine – Leading Beverage Innovation | Behind the Discovery

Nana Tian standing in an open, dry field with trees in the background under a clear, blue sky.

Red Oaks Take Root in Restoration of Bottomland Hardwood Forests

Red Oaks Take Root in Restoration of Bottomland Hardwood Forests

Wendell Hutchens wearing a red striped polo shirt smiles in an outdoor grassy field.

Multi-State Study Offers Recommendations for Keeping Bermudagrass Greener All Season

Multi-State Study Offers Recommendations for Keeping Bermudagrass Greener All Season

Finding Nature’s Hidden Threshold for Saltiness in the Space Where Forests Meet Streams

Finding Nature’s Hidden Threshold for Saltiness in the Space Where Forests Meet Streams

Dongyi Wang smiling at a desk with a MacBook in a lab setting.

Study Offers Improvements to Food Quality Computer Predictions

Study Offers Improvements to Food Quality Computer Predictions

Ag Committee Meeting in the Arkansas Farm Bureau Boardroom, with a presenter at a podium and attendees seated around a U-shaped table.

Legislators Express Support for Land-Grant Research, Extension Work in Arkansas

Legislators Express Support for Land-Grant Research, Extension Work in Arkansas

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LISTEN: How Replanting Forests Can Improve Ecological Benefits and Empower Landowners

LISTEN: How Replanting Forests Can Improve Ecological Benefits and Empower Landowners

WATCH: Brandon McFadden – Confronting Food System Challenges | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Brandon McFadden – Confronting Food System Challenges | Behind the Discovery

Andrew McKenzie presenting in front of a projection screen displaying a graph.

Pre-Harvest Marketing, Crop Insurance a Dual Strategy for Business Sustainability

Pre-Harvest Marketing, Crop Insurance a Dual Strategy for Business Sustainability

Gisela Erf with dark hair and bangs, wearing a white blouse with navy blue trim, in an indoor setting.

Erf Named Fellow of the Poultry Science Association

Erf Named Fellow of the Poultry Science Association

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Chicken House Electricity Audit Provides Clues to Curbing ‘Peak Demand’

Chicken House Electricity Audit Provides Clues to Curbing ‘Peak Demand’

Laura Sims and Jacob Hackman standing in a forested area, one speaking and the other looking down.

Sims is Here to Help Defend our Forests

Sims is Here to Help Defend our Forests

Renee & Margaret holding bunches of grapes, one with dark purple grapes and the other with golden-yellow grapes, standing in front of grapevines.

Vitis Vinifera and Muscadines: Grape Breeders Seek the Best of Both Grapes

Vitis Vinifera and Muscadines: Grape Breeders Seek the Best of Both Grapes

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LISTEN: Rooting for the Future – Restoring Arkansas’s Bottomland Hardwood Forests

LISTEN: Rooting for the Future – Restoring Arkansas’s Bottomland Hardwood Forests

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Center for Agricultural Data Analytics Welcomes Samantha Robinson as New Faculty

Center for Agricultural Data Analytics Welcomes Samantha Robinson as New Faculty

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Nutrition and Dietetics Researcher Joins Bumpers College, Division of Agriculture

Nutrition and Dietetics Researcher Joins Bumpers College, Division of Agriculture

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Nearly 400 Attend Grand Opening for NE Rice Research and Extension Center

Nearly 400 Attend Grand Opening for NE Rice Research and Extension Center

Close-up of a turkey and avocado sandwich on white bread, with potato chips and a pickle in the background

Silent Spoiler: Listeria Outbreak Raises Food Safety Concerns

Silent Spoiler: Listeria Outbreak Raises Food Safety Concerns

Samuel Fernandes and Igor Fernandes standing in front of a green cornfield on a sunny day.

New Machine Learning Model Offers Simple Solution to Predicting Crop Yield

New Machine Learning Model Offers Simple Solution to Predicting Crop Yield

A dense cluster of newly hatched yellow chicks.

2024 Avian Influenza Summit to Address Virus’ Impacts on Global Health Beyond Poultry

2024 Avian Influenza Summit to Address Virus’ Impacts on Global Health Beyond Poultry

Arkansas Agricultural Research Report - August 2024 title with chickens in the background

August 2024 Arkansas Ag Research Report

August 2024 Arkansas Ag Research Report

Natalie Clay, smiling in front of dense forest canopy with video play button icon. Overlaying text reads "Behind the Discovery: Exploring Hidden Worlds with Natalie Clay, Ph.D." and "U of A Division of Agriculture Research & Extension University of Arkansas System."

WATCH: Natalie Clay – Exploring Hidden Worlds | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Natalie Clay – Exploring Hidden Worlds | Behind the Discovery

Woman holding a large rooster in a poultry facility with chickens in cages behind her.

Unique Chicken Line Advances Research on Autoimmune Disease that Affects Humans

Unique Chicken Line Advances Research on Autoimmune Disease that Affects Humans

Outdoor event beneath three large white canopy tents on a grassy field with people gathered sitting and attending. Man speaking on a small stage to the right.

Sowing Support: Farmers for Tomorrow Fundraiser to Benefit Aspiring Farmers

Sowing Support: Farmers for Tomorrow Fundraiser to Benefit Aspiring Farmers

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LISTEN: Better Rice – Boosting Food Security, Profits without Increasing Yield

LISTEN: Better Rice – Boosting Food Security, Profits without Increasing Yield

Front view of the Northeast Rice Research and Extension Center with silo-like structures and a sign in front.

Aug. 30 Grand Opening Set for NE Rice Research and Extension Center

Aug. 30 Grand Opening Set for NE Rice Research and Extension Center

Promotional image for "Behind the Discovery: Controlling Foodborne Pathogens with Tomi Obe, Ph.D." featuring a close-up of gloved hands holding a petri dish and a smiling woman with glasses.

WATCH: Tomi Obe – Controlling Foodborne Pathogens | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Tomi Obe – Controlling Foodborne Pathogens | Behind the Discovery

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Study Shows Successful Use of ChatGPT in Ag Education

Study Shows Successful Use of ChatGPT in Ag Education

Tray of green seedlings in small compartments on a metal grid table.

USDA-NIFA Awards $300K to Study Food Safety, Plant Pathogens and Pests in Hydroponics

USDA-NIFA Awards $300K to Study Food Safety, Plant Pathogens and Pests in Hydroponics

Soybean Breeding Group Photo in front of DTAS building

2024 Southern Soybean Breeders Tour to Spotlight Mid-South’s Opportunities, Challenges

2024 Southern Soybean Breeders Tour to Spotlight Mid-South’s Opportunities, Challenges

Front view of the Northeast Rice Research and Extension Center with silo-like structures and a sign in front.

Northeast Rice Research and Extension Center Hosts Inaugural Rice Field Day

Northeast Rice Research and Extension Center Hosts Inaugural Rice Field Day

LISTEN: Building REDI-NET: A Defense Against Emerging Pathogens

LISTEN: Building REDI-NET: A Defense Against Emerging Pathogens

Group of people gathered on metal bleachers at Rice Field Day 2024

2024 Rice Field Day Updates Producers on Latest Research, Rice Breeding

2024 Rice Field Day Updates Producers on Latest Research, Rice Breeding

Two people, Scott Lafontaine, left, and Bernardo P. Guimaraes raise a glass of malted rice beer following a year-long study that investigated the suitability of rice for malting and brewing.

Investigating the Malting Suitability and Brewing Quality of Different Rice Varieties

Investigating the Malting Suitability and Brewing Quality of Different Rice Varieties

A physiologist, Wayne Kuenzel, examines a colorful anatomical brain model in a laboratory environment, while pointing at a section of the model, with shelves of lab supplies in the background.

Mapping the Visual Pathways of Chickens Using Novel 3D Imaging Technique

Mapping the Visual Pathways of Chickens Using Novel 3D Imaging Technique

Hamdi Zurqani in a plaid shirt smiles while seated at a desk with a large monitor displaying maps and code.

Machine Learning Leads to a First in Forestry Management Tools

Machine Learning Leads to a First in Forestry Management Tools

Green agricultural field with a center-pivot irrigation system spraying water and a line of trees in the background under a clear blue sky.

Peer Irrigation Decisions Influence Other Farmers’ Irrigation Choices in the Arkansas Delta

Peer Irrigation Decisions Influence Other Farmers’ Irrigation Choices in the Arkansas Delta

A group of four people standing in a field with plants in the foreground. Two men in the center are holding microphones, one wearing a white shirt and red cap, and the other in a black shirt and straw hat. Another man and a woman are standing to the right and left respectively.

‘New’ Herbicides in Blackberry Production Could Soon Be an Option for Growers

‘New’ Herbicides in Blackberry Production Could Soon Be an Option for Growers

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July 2024 Arkansas Ag Research Report

July 2024 Arkansas Ag Research Report

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WATCH: Cengiz Koparan – Engineering for Tomorrow | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Cengiz Koparan – Engineering for Tomorrow | Behind the Discovery

LISTEN: “New” Herbicides Could Soon Be An Option for Blackberry Growers

LISTEN: “New” Herbicides Could Soon Be An Option for Blackberry Growers

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Institute of Food Technologists Recognize Rahman for Scientific Citations

Institute of Food Technologists Recognize Rahman for Scientific Citations

Aerial view of a city with densely packed buildings and a large mountain in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Novel Research Methodology Reduces Knowledge Gaps in Micronutrient Deficiency in Tanzania

Novel Research Methodology Reduces Knowledge Gaps in Micronutrient Deficiency in Tanzania

Lab professionals, Ph.D. student Allyson Hamilton and Chris Gilreath, examining sweet potatoes inside a clear box in a laboratory.

Stubborn Foodborne Pathogens in Raw Pet Foods Prompt Aqueous Ozone Study

Stubborn Foodborne Pathogens in Raw Pet Foods Prompt Aqueous Ozone Study

Ryan Dickson working in an indoor plant growing setup with LED grow lights and monitoring equipment.

NIFA Grant Supports Innovative Blackberry Research in Arkansas

NIFA Grant Supports Innovative Blackberry Research in Arkansas

Conference room with attendees seated facing a screen displaying "Arkansas Agriculture, Forests and Water Conference."

Cover Crops, Limited-Till Championed by Delta Farmer

Cover Crops, Limited-Till Championed by Delta Farmer

Ali Ubeyitogullari wears safety glasses and gloves while handling equipment in the lab.

Phi Tau Sigma honors Ubeyitogullari with Early Career Accomplishment Award

Phi Tau Sigma honors Ubeyitogullari with Early Career Accomplishment Award

Brad Austin holds a water sampling bottle above the surface of the lake while kneeling over the edge of a dock.

Lake Fayetteville monitoring reveals peak months for harmful algal blooms

Lake Fayetteville monitoring reveals peak months for harmful algal blooms

Portrait of Igor Fernandes standing in front of a large campus building called Old Main

Crop science master’s student Fernandes places in international contest

Crop science master’s student Fernandes places in international contest

Two black cows with yellow ear tags numbered 60 and 44 standing in a grassy field.

Best Meat Quality, Most Economical Cattle ‘Finishing’ Diet Has More Byproduct

Best Meat Quality, Most Economical Cattle ‘Finishing’ Diet Has More Byproduct

Jiamei Li in a lab coat and gloves handling a tray of plants under bright lights in a laboratory or greenhouse.

Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Awards Four Outstanding Faculty and Staff with RoPE Awards

Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Awards Four Outstanding Faculty and Staff with RoPE Awards

Faith Ouma in a lab coat using a microscope in a laboratory.

Kenyan Crop Contamination Outbreak Inspires Grad Student to Improve Rice Storage

Kenyan Crop Contamination Outbreak Inspires Grad Student to Improve Rice Storage

Cover of the "Behind the Discovery: A Passion for Food Safety with Jennifer Acuff, Ph.D. in a white blazer smiles beside a jar labeled 'Blackberry Pomona R2'. U of A Division of Agriculture Research & Extension."

WATCH: Jennifer Acuff – A Passion for Food Safety | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Jennifer Acuff – A Passion for Food Safety | Behind the Discovery

Deacue Fields in a blue suit standing behind a podium with a laptop, presenting in front of a wooden wall.

Fields Joins Arkansas Research Alliance Board

Fields Joins Arkansas Research Alliance Board

Construction site with a large metal building, construction equipment, and a gravel road leading to the building.

Hillman Set as Keynote for Aug. 8 NE Rice Research and Extension Center Field Day

Hillman Set as Keynote for Aug. 8 NE Rice Research and Extension Center Field Day

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Aug. 1 Rice Field Day Set at Stuttgart

Aug. 1 Rice Field Day Set at Stuttgart

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2024 FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Workshop (PCQI Training)

2024 FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Workshop (PCQI Training)

Krista Garner is working with a petri dish under a stereomicroscope to identify tick species

USDA Grant Helps Arkansas Researchers Track Invasive Tick

USDA Grant Helps Arkansas Researchers Track Invasive Tick

Close-up of green rice plants with clusters of tan rice grains.

Improving Rice Quality Focus of NIFA-Funded Arkansas Research

Improving Rice Quality Focus of NIFA-Funded Arkansas Research

Justin Dykstra and Cengiz Koparan working together in a technical workspace, focusing on a laptop with a complex apparatus beside them.

Seed Funding Incubates Ideas to Improve Agriculture through Engineering

Seed Funding Incubates Ideas to Improve Agriculture through Engineering

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June 2024 Arkansas Ag Research Report

June 2024 Arkansas Ag Research Report

Row of berry bushes with red and black berries supported by a wire trellis system, set against a clear blue sky.

RCA Trellising System, Microclimate Control Enhances Pest Management in Arkansas Blackberries

RCA Trellising System, Microclimate Control Enhances Pest Management in Arkansas Blackberries

Surabhi Wason in lab coat and blue gloves adjusts a device on a large beige machine in a laboratory setting.

Food Safety Scientists Crank Up Steam, Radio Waves to Kill Salmonella Amid Spice Recall

Food Safety Scientists Crank Up Steam, Radio Waves to Kill Salmonella Amid Spice Recall

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WATCH: Kris Brye – Sustainability Through Soil Research | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Kris Brye – Sustainability Through Soil Research | Behind the Discovery

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Study Shows the More You Know about GMOs, the More You Accept Them as Safe

Study Shows the More You Know about GMOs, the More You Accept Them as Safe

Portrait photo of Terry Siebenmorgen in a suit with a red tie smiling at the camera against a brown gradient background.

Arkansas Rice Processing Program Launches Terry Siebenmorgen Scholarship

Arkansas Rice Processing Program Launches Terry Siebenmorgen Scholarship

LISTEN: Optimizing Blackberry Pest Management: The Impact of RCA Trellising and Spray Coverage

LISTEN: Optimizing Blackberry Pest Management: The Impact of RCA Trellising and Spray Coverage

Wooden fence with a flowering shrub in the foreground, overlooking a green field under an overcast sky.

Research Leads to First-Ever Agricultural Communications Program in the UK

Research Leads to First-Ever Agricultural Communications Program in the UK

Close-up of three ripened blackberries on a plant with some unripe red blackberries and green leaves in the background.

Arkansas Gets ‘Early Bird’ Blackberry Season

Arkansas Gets ‘Early Bird’ Blackberry Season

Sow in a metal pen nursing approximately ten piglets on an orange plastic grid floor.

Maximizing Longevity and Health in Swine Production

Maximizing Longevity and Health in Swine Production

Close-up of a white chicken in a metal wire cage with a red comb and wattle.

Breeding Chickens for Water Efficiency Despite High Temperatures

Breeding Chickens for Water Efficiency Despite High Temperatures

Close-up view of two rows of tall corn plants forming a natural corridor.

What Happens When Chemical Controls are Removed from Row-Crop Agriculture?

What Happens When Chemical Controls are Removed from Row-Crop Agriculture?

Ali Ubeyitogullari in a lab coat and safety goggles working with laboratory equipment.

Food Science Professor Wins Research Award for Upcycling Rice Bran into Aerogel

Food Science Professor Wins Research Award for Upcycling Rice Bran into Aerogel

Soil scientist Gerson Drescher is collecting a soil sample to a white box on the dirt field

Saving Producers Time and Resources with Soil Testing Model

Saving Producers Time and Resources with Soil Testing Model

LISTEN: Addressing the Need for Academic Training in Agricultural Communications

LISTEN: Addressing the Need for Academic Training in Agricultural Communications

Jacob Major in waders standing in a shallow creek in a forested area, takes stream soil samples.

Arkansas Water Resources Center Broadens Focus of Annual Conference

Arkansas Water Resources Center Broadens Focus of Annual Conference

Behind the Discovery Harmonizing Grazing and Soil | Behind the Discovery U of A Division of Agriculture Research & Extension University of Arkansas System

WATCH: Dirk Philipp – Harmonizing Grazing and Soil | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Dirk Philipp – Harmonizing Grazing and Soil | Behind the Discovery

Back view of a person flying a drone in a field at sunset, with a warm golden sky in the background.

Precision Crop Management Workshop

Precision Crop Management Workshop

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Blackberry Field Tour

Blackberry Field Tour

Ioannis Tzanetakis in a light-colored plaid shirt and blue gloves works with lab equipment in a laboratory.

Plant Pathologists Develop Novel Artificial Positive Control To Validate Diagnostics

Plant Pathologists Develop Novel Artificial Positive Control To Validate Diagnostics

Neelendra Joshi adjusting a blue and yellow insect trap hanging on a tree branch in a green field.

Understanding How Colors Attract Wild Bees Aids Conservation Efforts

Understanding How Colors Attract Wild Bees Aids Conservation Efforts

A herd of black cows grazing in a green field dotted with yellow flowers, with one cow staring towards the camera against a backdrop of trees and an overcast sky.

Ag Communications Researchers Explore Tones and Topics in Animal Protein Blogs

Ag Communications Researchers Explore Tones and Topics in Animal Protein Blogs

Close-up of green fuzzy soybean pods on a plant, with a soft-focus background of green leaves.

New Soybean Tissue Sampling Protocol Has Potential to Boost Producer Profits

New Soybean Tissue Sampling Protocol Has Potential to Boost Producer Profits

Three environmental scientists conducting a stream measurement study. A man measures water depth while two women observe and take notes, all wearing protective waterproof gear against a natural, outdoor backdrop.

Cost-Effective Method to Remotely Monitor Streamflow Provides Accurate Measurements

Cost-Effective Method to Remotely Monitor Streamflow Provides Accurate Measurements

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Frequent Mowing Puts Poisonous Weed into Survival Mode

Frequent Mowing Puts Poisonous Weed into Survival Mode

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WATCH: Kelly Vierck – Optimizing Meat Quality | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Kelly Vierck – Optimizing Meat Quality | Behind the Discovery

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May 2024 Arkansas Ag Research Report

May 2024 Arkansas Ag Research Report

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LISTEN: How Pesticides Help Advance Sustainable Agriculture

LISTEN: How Pesticides Help Advance Sustainable Agriculture

Close-up of a domestic pig with a pink snout and a yellow ear tag in a barn

Slow-Growth Diet Before Breeding Offered Better Long-Range Health in Pigs

Slow-Growth Diet Before Breeding Offered Better Long-Range Health in Pigs

USDA-NIFA Grant Supports Microwave Tech to Zap Weed Seeds

USDA-NIFA Grant Supports Microwave Tech to Zap Weed Seeds

Close-up of a lush green field with tall, seed-topped weeds in the foreground and a blurred background with trees and a clear blue sky.

SIDEBAR: How Weeds Build Herbicide Resistance

SIDEBAR: How Weeds Build Herbicide Resistance

LISTEN: Mow less – Studies Show Less is More When Mowing Noxious Weed

LISTEN: Mow less – Studies Show Less is More When Mowing Noxious Weed

Behind the Discovery Targeting Disease Carriers with Emily McDermott, Ph.D. U of A Division of Agriculture Research & Extension University of Arkansas System

WATCH: Emily McDermott – Targeting Disease Carriers | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Emily McDermott – Targeting Disease Carriers | Behind the Discovery

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New Role Aims to Help Faculty Improve Chances at Grant Funding

New Role Aims to Help Faculty Improve Chances at Grant Funding

A physiologist, Wayne Kuenzel, examines a colorful anatomical brain model in a laboratory environment, while pointing at a section of the model, with shelves of lab supplies in the background.

Poultry Scientist Wayne Kuenzel Honored as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

Poultry Scientist Wayne Kuenzel Honored as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

A woman, Sara Orlowski, in a black blouse with glasses stands next to chicken cages in an indoor agricultural facility, with several white chickens in the background.

Researchers Uncover What Makes Some Chickens More Water Efficient than Others

Researchers Uncover What Makes Some Chickens More Water Efficient than Others

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LISTEN: New Fertilizer Decision Tool Could Save Farmers Money and Help the Environment

LISTEN: New Fertilizer Decision Tool Could Save Farmers Money and Help the Environment

Soil Test Lab, Marianna - Samples remaining after testing are stored in case further testing is necessary.

Soil Testing Time Saver Predicts Key Soil Health Characteristics

Soil Testing Time Saver Predicts Key Soil Health Characteristics

A densely packed group of white chickens inside a poultry farm, with one chicken in the foreground slightly more in focus than the others.

International Avian Influenza and One Health Emerging Issues Summit Set for Fall 2024

International Avian Influenza and One Health Emerging Issues Summit Set for Fall 2024

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LISTEN: How Malted Rice Could Become a Key Ingredient in Beer Brewing

LISTEN: How Malted Rice Could Become a Key Ingredient in Beer Brewing

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April 2024 Arkansas Ag Research Report

April 2024 Arkansas Ag Research Report

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WATCH: Becca Muenich – Focusing on Agroecosystems | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Becca Muenich – Focusing on Agroecosystems | Behind the Discovery

A woman wearing a pastel blouse and black gloves prepares food in an industrial kitchen, with colorful bell peppers visible in front of her.

New Food Entrepreneurs Focus of May 10 Event

New Food Entrepreneurs Focus of May 10 Event

Ken Korth, Fiona Goggin, Anna Zajicek, and Terry Martin, from left to right, are holding a big check, $8,000, for 2024 Provost Award for Departmental Excellence

Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Faculty Recognized for Mentorship

Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Faculty Recognized for Mentorship

Pouya Sohrabipour, BAEG student, stands next to his research poster titled "Advanced Poultry Automation: Integrating 3D Vision Reconstruction and Mask R-CNN for Efficient Chicken Handling".

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Student Places First in Poster Competition

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Student Places First in Poster Competition

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AI, Machine Learning Boosts Arkansas Animal Science Research

AI, Machine Learning Boosts Arkansas Animal Science Research

A promotional image for "Behind the Discovery: Supporting the Turfgrass Industry with Wendell Hutchens, Ph.D." featuring a smiling individual and a golf ball on a tee.

WATCH: Wendell Hutchens – Supporting the Turfgrass Industry | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Wendell Hutchens – Supporting the Turfgrass Industry | Behind the Discovery

Claude Kennedy showing a map of the cotton research station. Taken Aug. 24, 2005. (U of A System Division of Agriculture file photo)

Claude Kennedy, Retired Cotton Station Director, Former ASCS Regional Director, Passes Away at 82

Claude Kennedy, Retired Cotton Station Director, Former ASCS Regional Director, Passes Away at 82

Portrait photo of Billy Hargis

New Parasite Affecting Canadian Partridges Named for Arkansas Poultry Scientist

New Parasite Affecting Canadian Partridges Named for Arkansas Poultry Scientist

Arshpreet Khattra was the lead author of a study that developed a framework for food processors to preserve quality and maintain food safety

Food Scientists are Finding Ways to Preserve Food Quality and Ensure Food Safety

Food Scientists are Finding Ways to Preserve Food Quality and Ensure Food Safety

DECISION AID — Farmers have a new fertilizer decision aid available called FRST (Fertilizer Recommendation Support Tool) following years of development by a national coalition of soil scientists. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)

USDA-Grant Supported FRST Project Releases New Fertilizer Prediction Tool

USDA-Grant Supported FRST Project Releases New Fertilizer Prediction Tool

Portrait photo of Nathan McKinney

Nathan McKinney Retires as Assistant Director of Experiment Station

Nathan McKinney Retires as Assistant Director of Experiment Station

VALUE-ADDED — Rusty Rumley, senior staff attorney with the National Agricultural Law Center, will speak on liability in value-added food production at the next "Plan. Produce. Profit!" workshop on May 6. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)

Value-Added Products Focus of ‘Plan. Produce. Profit!’ Workshop May 6

Value-Added Products Focus of ‘Plan. Produce. Profit!’ Workshop May 6

PRE-WEANED TREATMENT — Calves in a study at the Southwest Research and Extension Center in Hope showed more advancement when dewormed before being weaned. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)

Pre-Weaned Calf Deworming Study Showed Improved Weight-Gain, Added Value

Pre-Weaned Calf Deworming Study Showed Improved Weight-Gain, Added Value

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE — Don Hubbell, right, accepts plaque as Distinguished Service Award winner, from Larry Earnest, director of the Rohwer Research Station in Arkansas. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by Mary Hightower)

Former Rohwer Station Director Larry Earnest Passes Away at 62

Former Rohwer Station Director Larry Earnest Passes Away at 62

Agricultural economist Michael Popp discusses CAFF's instruction program on how to run a farm business. The Center for Arkansas Farms and Food held an open house Sept. 13, 2021, for people interested in learning how to farm. (UA System Division of Agriculture photo by Fred Miller)

‘Grow Your Farm’ Short Course Coming Up in May

‘Grow Your Farm’ Short Course Coming Up in May

CLEAN LABELS — Annegret Jannasch, left, and Ya-Jane Wang, professor of carbohydrate chemistry, are looking at the components of pigmented waxy rice to serve as a "clean label" starch strengthener. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)

Researchers Look to Rice for ‘Clean Label’ Ingredients

Researchers Look to Rice for ‘Clean Label’ Ingredients

A promotional graphic titled "Behind the Discovery: Combating Poultry Disease with Billy Hargis, Ph.D." featuring a close-up of a turkey's head and a man with glasses and a beard wearing a red hoodie. The bottom text includes "Division of Agriculture Research & Extension University of Arkansas System".

WATCH: Billy Hargis – Combating Poultry Disease | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Billy Hargis – Combating Poultry Disease | Behind the Discovery

Two people, Scott Lafontaine, left, and Bernardo P. Guimaraes raise a glass of malted rice beer following a year-long study that investigated the suitability of rice for malting and brewing.

Rice Malt Shows Potential to Play a Bigger Role in Beer

Rice Malt Shows Potential to Play a Bigger Role in Beer

Barber pole worms, seen in a petri dish at the Division of Agriculture's parasitology lab, were a focus of the Northwest Arkansas Small Ruminants Field Day.

Fecal Egg Counts may Help Combat Antiparasitic Resistance in Cattle

Fecal Egg Counts may Help Combat Antiparasitic Resistance in Cattle

BLACKBERRY NEWTONS — Biometric sensors that measure force in Newtons were used in silicone finger sleeves to measure the force to pick blackberries as a prerequisite for developing a soft robotic hand. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)

Building a Robotic Hand to Pick Blackberries

Building a Robotic Hand to Pick Blackberries

The Southwest Research and Extension Center near Hope is conducting a three-year study on calf weaning. Two groups are weaned in pasture, one with nose-to-nose mother contact and one in a nearby pasture without contact. A third group is weaned in a "dry lot" away from mothers. (U o fA System Division of Ag photo)

Cattle Buying, Steak Sampling Coming to the 2024 Beef and Forage Field Day in Hope

Cattle Buying, Steak Sampling Coming to the 2024 Beef and Forage Field Day in Hope

Feral hogs are lured to a trap with corn. (Photo courtesy Laurie A. Paulik, USDA Wildlife Services)

Feral Hog Damage Assessment Provides Deeper Understanding in Three States

Feral Hog Damage Assessment Provides Deeper Understanding in Three States

PACESETTERS — Joseph Batta-Mpouma, left, and Gurshagan Kandhola, center, with former advisor Jin-Woo Kim, professor of biological and agricultural engineering. Batta-Mpouma and Kandhola are co-founders of the startup CelluDot, which won the Innovation Pacesetter award at the 2024 Arkansas Business of the Year Awards. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo).

CelluDot Wins Statewide Innovation Award

CelluDot Wins Statewide Innovation Award

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WATCH: Trey Malone – Innovation and Entrepreneurship | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Trey Malone – Innovation and Entrepreneurship | Behind the Discovery

CARBON DIOXIDE SENSORS — Griffiths Atungulu, left, director of the Rice Processing Program, works with Samuel Olaoni, Ph.D. student, on a miniature grain bin to test carbon dioxide sensors for monitoring grain quality. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)

Experimenting with CO2 Sensors for Grain Bin Quality Control

Experimenting with CO2 Sensors for Grain Bin Quality Control

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE — Griffiths Atungulu, right, accepts the 2024 Andersons Cereal and Oilseeds Award of Excellence from Devin Rose with NC-213: The U.S. Quality Grains Research Consortium. (Courtesy photo)

Atungulu Presented 2024 Andersons Cereals and Oilseeds Award of Excellence

Atungulu Presented 2024 Andersons Cereals and Oilseeds Award of Excellence

Portrait photo of Yuan Fang

Yuan Fang Takes Food-Safety Fight to Cellular Level

Yuan Fang Takes Food-Safety Fight to Cellular Level

Portrait photo of Ben Parsons

Poultry Nutritionist Joins Arkansas Poultry Science Faculty

Poultry Nutritionist Joins Arkansas Poultry Science Faculty

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WATCH: Griffiths Atungulu – Fighting Food Scarcity | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Griffiths Atungulu – Fighting Food Scarcity | Behind the Discovery

PROTEIN PRO — Samira Feyiz specializes in protein chemistry and analysis research as an assistant professor of food science. (Photo courtesy Samira Feyiz)

Protein Specialist Samira Feyzi Joins UA System Food Science Department

Protein Specialist Samira Feyzi Joins UA System Food Science Department

Portrait photo of Brandon McFadden in a suit and shirt

Exchange Program Research Provides Critical Nutrition Recommendations in Tanzania

Exchange Program Research Provides Critical Nutrition Recommendations in Tanzania

FOOD SAFETY — Kristen Gibson, associate professor of food safety and microbiology, is working on a new project to improve sanitation in produce packinghouses. (U of A System Division of Agriculture)

Arkansas Food Safety Expert Tackles Produce Packing with New Grant

Arkansas Food Safety Expert Tackles Produce Packing with New Grant

TURF TALK — Daniel O'Brien recently presented talks on turfgrass research conducted at the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station to several renowned golfcourse management associations. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)

Daniel O’Brien Presents Arkansas Turfgrass Research on World Stage

Daniel O’Brien Presents Arkansas Turfgrass Research on World Stage

CLEAN PLANT PROGRAM — Ioannis Tzanetakis, left, speaks with a plant nursery worker near Srinagar, India, in late 2023 as part of work with the Clean Plant Program of India. (Photo courtesy Ioannis Tzanetakis)

Arkansas Plant Virologist Consults on Clean Plant Program of India to Improve Nation’s Agriculture

Arkansas Plant Virologist Consults on Clean Plant Program of India to Improve Nation’s Agriculture

A combine harvester operates efficiently in a vast agricultural field, harvesting crops under clear skies

Improved Rice Milling Quality May Help Combat Food Insecurity

Improved Rice Milling Quality May Help Combat Food Insecurity

RECOGNITION — Assistant professor and extension specialist Aaron Cato, left, student Megan Jo Daily, center, and associate professor and extension specialist Amanda McWhirt all came away with awards during the 2024 American Society for Horticultural Science Southern Region meeting in Atlanta. (U of A System Division of Ag photo)

Division of Agriculture Faculty, Bumpers College Students Recognized at ASHS Meeting

Division of Agriculture Faculty, Bumpers College Students Recognized at ASHS Meeting

Portrait of Ryan Dickson wearing a blue, green, and white plaid shirt, smiling at the camera with a plain gradient background.

Ryan Dickson Recognized by Greenhouse Grower for Root Zone Research

Ryan Dickson Recognized by Greenhouse Grower for Root Zone Research

SHORTAGE — Empty baby formula shelves at a grocery store in May 2022 illustrate the level of supply shortage experienced across the nation that year. (Photo courtesy Dreamstime.com)

Ag Economists Offer Food for Thought to Improve Baby Formula Supply

Ag Economists Offer Food for Thought to Improve Baby Formula Supply

Ali Ubeyitogullari uses 3-D printing to infuse printed foods with phytochemical nutrient additives. He is also investigating 3-D printing to produce improved probiotic products. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by Fred Miller)

Using 3D Printers and Nanotechnology to Give Nutrition a Boost

Using 3D Printers and Nanotechnology to Give Nutrition a Boost

Trent Roberts, left, and Caio Vieira, accepting awards at the National Conservation Systems Conference.

Arkansas Ag Scientists Roberts, Vieira Recognized for Conservation Work in Rice, Soybeans

Arkansas Ag Scientists Roberts, Vieira Recognized for Conservation Work in Rice, Soybeans

CULTIVATE IQ — Improving farm-to-market supply chains on a regional level is the goal of Cultivate IQ, a platform under development by the Institute for Integrative and Innovative Research at the University of Arkansas. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)

Researchers Awarded $5M to Develop AI Platform Strengthening Regional Food Systems

Researchers Awarded $5M to Develop AI Platform Strengthening Regional Food Systems

NEW NECTARINE — The Ozark Mango™ is a new nectarine from the Arkansas Fruit Breeding Program. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by Paden Johnson)

New Nectarine Released by Arkansas Fruit Breeding Program

New Nectarine Released by Arkansas Fruit Breeding Program

IRRIGATION INVESTIGATION — A new study shows impacts of peer influence in agricultural irrigation practices. (U of A System Division of Ag photo by Kevin Lawson)

Neighborly Influence on Irrigation Choices Could Reinforce Sustainable Practices

Neighborly Influence on Irrigation Choices Could Reinforce Sustainable Practices

SOLAR POWER — Solar panels provide power to a poultry house. The Poultry Solar Analysis tool has been updated with information to help agricultural producers make timely decisions about using solar power on the farm. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)

Going Solar on Your Farm? There’s a Web Tool for That and Funding Deadlines are Looming

Going Solar on Your Farm? There’s a Web Tool for That and Funding Deadlines are Looming

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WATCH: Adnan Alrubaye – Protecting our Food Systems | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Adnan Alrubaye – Protecting our Food Systems | Behind the Discovery

NEW BERRIES — A new thornless, floricane blackberry has been released by the Arkansas Fruit Breeding Program. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by Paden Johnson)

Arkansas Fruit Breeding Program Releases New Late-Season Blackberry

Arkansas Fruit Breeding Program Releases New Late-Season Blackberry

Division of Agriculture experts will be demonstrating the proper techniques for pruning fruit and pecan trees and grape vines during a March 6, 2024, workshop.

Clarksville Fruit Station to Host March 6 Pruning Workshop for Fruit, Pecan Growers

Clarksville Fruit Station to Host March 6 Pruning Workshop for Fruit, Pecan Growers

ARKANSAS AG — Jovita Neliupšiene, left, ambassador to the United States from the European Union, visits with Marty Matlock, professor of biological and agricultural engineering with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. (U of A System photo)

Arkansas Stays Proactive to Maintain EU Trade Amid Expanded Sustainability Requirements

Arkansas Stays Proactive to Maintain EU Trade Amid Expanded Sustainability Requirements

UNMANNED AIRCRAFT — Hamdi Zurqani, remote sensing researcher and assistant professor for the College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources at University of Arkansas at Monticello, inspects a drone outfitted with a LiDAR, or light detection and ranging, system. (U of A System photo courtesy of Zurqani.)

Geospatial AI Provides New Avenue for Forest Health Research

Geospatial AI Provides New Avenue for Forest Health Research

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE — Shane Gadberry, left, director of the Livestock and Forestry Research Station near Batesville, presents a plaque to Mike Looper recognizing him as the American Society of Animal Science Southern Section Distinguished Service Award honoree for 2024. (Photo courtesy of Justin Bartlett)

Looper Honored by American Society of Animal Science

Looper Honored by American Society of Animal Science

From left, Tommy Butts, Nilda Burgos, Tom Barber and Jason Norsworthy. The four were among those earning honors at the Weed Science Society of America annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas. Taken Jan. 22, 2024. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by Bob Scott)

Four Division of Agriculture Faculty Earn Honors from Weed Science Society of America

Four Division of Agriculture Faculty Earn Honors from Weed Science Society of America

Promotional graphic for Behind the Discovery: The Future of Agriculture

WATCH: Donald Johnson – The Future of Agriculture | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Donald Johnson – The Future of Agriculture | Behind the Discovery

Korean food is gaining popularity in the U.S. (Image by changupn via Pixabay)

Global Center for K-Food Promotes Korean Cuisine Research, Culture and Outreach

Global Center for K-Food Promotes Korean Cuisine Research, Culture and Outreach

CHICKEN VISION — Wayne Kuenzel, professor of physiology and neuroendocrinology, worked with Parker Straight and Paul Gignac to map the chicken brain in 3D using diceCT technology. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)

Poultry Scientists Develop 3D Anatomy Tech to Learn More About Chicken Vision

Poultry Scientists Develop 3D Anatomy Tech to Learn More About Chicken Vision

Portrait photo of Mary Savin

Respected Researcher, Teacher Savin Named Horticulture Department Head

Respected Researcher, Teacher Savin Named Horticulture Department Head

Promotional graphic for Behind the Discovery: Protecting Crops from Insects

WATCH: Rupesh Kariyat – Protecting Crops from Insects | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Rupesh Kariyat – Protecting Crops from Insects | Behind the Discovery

BREWING SCHOOL — Larissa Morley, left, a horticulture major, created the "Roasted Revelry Stout" oatmeal stout, and Bernardo Guimaraes, a doctoral food science student, created two IPA (India pale ale) beers as part of the new BREW 4573/5573 Beer Production and Analysis course. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)

Students in New Brewing Class and Certificate Program Unveil Crafted Beers

Students in New Brewing Class and Certificate Program Unveil Crafted Beers

DRIFT STUDY — A University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture study validated U.S. Environmental Protection Agency herbicide drift prediction models. (U of A System Division of Ag photo)

Herbicide Drift Study Provides New Recommendations for Aerial Applications

Herbicide Drift Study Provides New Recommendations for Aerial Applications

Trophies wait their turn at the annual Agriculture Awards ceremony.

Division of Agriculture, Bumpers College Recognize Faculty, Staff Achievements

Division of Agriculture, Bumpers College Recognize Faculty, Staff Achievements

Portrait photo of Sun Ferreira in a dark suit with a necktie

International Experiences Aid New Division of Agriculture Food Scientist, Engineer

International Experiences Aid New Division of Agriculture Food Scientist, Engineer

Ouachita Blackberry

First-Ever Blackberry Genome will Help Lead to Better Blackberries

First-Ever Blackberry Genome will Help Lead to Better Blackberries

The Center for Arkansas Farms and Food will start its 2024 Beginning Farmer classes on Jan. 18 and conduct Small Farm Short Courses three times this year.

CAFF 2024 Beginning Farmer Classes Start Jan. 18

CAFF 2024 Beginning Farmer Classes Start Jan. 18

Fred Bourland, Charles Looney and Mark Cochran are all to be inducted into the Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame in 2024.

Division of Agriculture Has Three Inductees in the 2024 Class of the Agriculture Hall of Fame

Division of Agriculture Has Three Inductees in the 2024 Class of the Agriculture Hall of Fame

Lanier Nalley, left, professor of agricultural economics and agribusiness, and Trent Roberts, professor of crop, soil and environmental sciences, will be wearing new hats as interim department heads beginning Jan. 2, 2024.

Nalley, Roberts Named Interim Department Heads for Ag Economics; Crop Soil and Environmental Sciences

Nalley, Roberts Named Interim Department Heads for Ag Economics; Crop Soil and Environmental Sciences

Promotional graphic for Behind the Discovery: Defending Poultry Health

WATCH: Danielle Graham – Defending Poultry Health | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Danielle Graham – Defending Poultry Health | Behind the Discovery

A large group of people standing on a staircase looks up to pose for a photo.

Division of Agriculture Looks to Make Arkansas Healthier through DFEND Program

Division of Agriculture Looks to Make Arkansas Healthier through DFEND Program

Portrait photo of Andrew Anderson

Arkansas Ag Economist Helps Producers Develop Risk-Management Strategies

Arkansas Ag Economist Helps Producers Develop Risk-Management Strategies

Rupesh Kariyat, associate professor of crop entomology with the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, took part in a global study on plant-insect interactions that was published in the journal Science.

Kariyat: Global Study on Plant-Herbivore Interactions ‘Opens Window of Possibilities’

Kariyat: Global Study on Plant-Herbivore Interactions ‘Opens Window of Possibilities’

Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Director Jean-Francois Meullenet, left, and Assistant Director Nathan McKinney, right, joined student volunteers Katelyn Helberg and Caroline Wilson for the intake of rice donations to the Jane B. Gearhart Full Circle Food Pantry at the University of Arkansas.

Arkansas Rice Companies Partner with University of Arkansas Campus Food Pantry

Arkansas Rice Companies Partner with University of Arkansas Campus Food Pantry

Horses spring from the starting gate at Oaklawn Park during a race on March 18, 2021.

Picture is Brighter for Off-the-Track Thoroughbreds

Picture is Brighter for Off-the-Track Thoroughbreds

Adam Baker researches ozonated water in food processing during an Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station study

Study Shows Limits of Ozonated Water as Sanitizer in Raw Veggie Processing

Study Shows Limits of Ozonated Water as Sanitizer in Raw Veggie Processing

2023 F2OCUS fellowship members take part in a team-building exercise at the Vines Center near Little Rock. Application for the 2024 F2OCUS program is open through Feb. 2.

Division of Agriculture’s 2024 Future of Food Fellowship Open for Application

Division of Agriculture’s 2024 Future of Food Fellowship Open for Application

Soils Testing & Research

New Recommendations for Soybean Producers Have Potential to Boost Profits

New Recommendations for Soybean Producers Have Potential to Boost Profits

Sun-Ok Lee, left, associate professor of nutrition, and Ali Ubeyitogullari, assistant professor of food engineering, are working to improve probiotics with 3D food printing technology.

Probiotics Research Looks to 3D Printing to Get the Good Stuff in the Gut

Probiotics Research Looks to 3D Printing to Get the Good Stuff in the Gut

SPINACH RESEARCH — Ainong Shi, left, vegetable breeder and associate professor of horticulture with the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, is the principal investigator of a multi-state initiative to develop disease-resistant spinach. A co-principal investigator is Jim Correll, right, Distinguished Professor of entomology and plant pathology with the experiment station. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)

Arkansas Leads $3.57M National Effort to Improve Disease Resistance in Spinach

Arkansas Leads $3.57M National Effort to Improve Disease Resistance in Spinach

Promotional graphic for Behind the Discovery: Building the Cotton Industry

WATCH: Fred Bourland – Building the Cotton Industry | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Fred Bourland – Building the Cotton Industry | Behind the Discovery

Sheep field on a sunny day at the Milo J. Shult Agricultural Research & Extension Center.

NWA Small Ruminants Field Day Attracts Diverse Mix of Sheep, Goat Farmers

NWA Small Ruminants Field Day Attracts Diverse Mix of Sheep, Goat Farmers

Barber pole worms, seen in a petri dish at the Division of Agriculture's parasitology lab, were a focus of the Northwest Arkansas Small Ruminants Field Day.

Necropsy Offers Insights to Parasite Control in Small Ruminants

Necropsy Offers Insights to Parasite Control in Small Ruminants

Dionne Toombs, associate director for programs at USDA-NIFA, said the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture has awarded more than $187 million in funding to the University of Arkansas System since 2018. (U of A System Division of Ag photo)

USDA Officials Shed Light on Mission, Partnerships

USDA Officials Shed Light on Mission, Partnerships

AGRI-FOOD INNOVATION — Jean-François Meullenet, left, director of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, speaks during a panel discussion at the Agri-Food Innovation Summit with Mickey A. Latour of Arkansas State University and Ranu Jung with the Institute for Integrative and Innovative Research (I³R) at the University of Arkansas. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)

Agri-Food Innovation Summit Inspires Entrepreneurial Scientists to Make Big Impacts

Agri-Food Innovation Summit Inspires Entrepreneurial Scientists to Make Big Impacts

INNOVATION — The panel on agricultural and food innovation for the 22nd century included Khoa Luu, left, assistant professor of computer science and computer engineering; Brandon McFadden, professor of agricultural economics and agribusiness; Marty Matlock, professor of biological and agricultural engineering; Parker Cole, associate director of technology commercialization for the Division of Agriculture; Walter Burgess, co-CEO of Power Technology, Inc.; and Sylvia Wulf, CEO of Aquabounty Technologies. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)

Panelists Say Changes Needed to Harness Bio-, Ag-Tech Innovations

Panelists Say Changes Needed to Harness Bio-, Ag-Tech Innovations

Division of Agriculture professor of entomology Ashley Dowling, right, and Khoa Luu, assistant professor of computer science and computer engineering, test out the AI-powered smart insect trap, developed in collaboration with ag-tech company SolaRid AR

Researchers Receive NSF Funding to Continue Building a Smarter Insect Trap

Researchers Receive NSF Funding to Continue Building a Smarter Insect Trap

Billy Hargis, left, Distinguished Professor of poultry science, and poultry science Ph.D. student LaTasha Gray work with a commercial cross white turkey in their research

Division of Agriculture Works to Improve Diagnosis of Disease Affecting Turkeys

Division of Agriculture Works to Improve Diagnosis of Disease Affecting Turkeys

Promotional graphic for Behind the Discovery: Managing Risk, Building Efficiency

WATCH: Andrew McKenzie – Managing Risk, Building Efficiency | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Andrew McKenzie – Managing Risk, Building Efficiency | Behind the Discovery

Portrait of Jada Thompson

THANKSGIVING: Resilient Turkey Industry Rebounds from HPAI, Adapts to Evolving Market

THANKSGIVING: Resilient Turkey Industry Rebounds from HPAI, Adapts to Evolving Market

Portrait image of Darryl Holliday

Director of Food Processing Center at the Market Center of the Ozarks Named

Director of Food Processing Center at the Market Center of the Ozarks Named

Portrait image of Elvis Elli

Adapting Row Crops to Climate Change a Focus of New Arkansas Ag Professor

Adapting Row Crops to Climate Change a Focus of New Arkansas Ag Professor

Research by Gisela Erf, left, Endowed Professor in Avian Immunology, and Alessandro Rocchi, University of Arkansas honors graduate in poultry science, is featured in the latest issue of Discovery journal.

Undergraduate Researchers Featured in 2023 Issue of Discovery Journal

Undergraduate Researchers Featured in 2023 Issue of Discovery Journal

Tellez-Isaias, organizer of the event

Researchers, Educators at Summit Share Efforts to Corral Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

Researchers, Educators at Summit Share Efforts to Corral Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

Portrait photo of Natalie Clay

Entomologist studies forest health from the ground up

Entomologist studies forest health from the ground up

Promotional graphic for Behind the Discovery: Better Calves, Better Food Systems

WATCH: Beth Kegley – Better Calves, Better Food Systems | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Beth Kegley – Better Calves, Better Food Systems | Behind the Discovery

An electric, 15-gallon brewing system has been licensed and bonded as part of the U of A Beverage Development Facility in the food science department at the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station to provide hands-on experience to students in the U of A Certificate of Proficiency in Brewing Science program. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by Paden Johnson)

Crafting the Future: UA System’s Nanobrewery at the Intersection of Innovation, Research and Education

Crafting the Future: UA System’s Nanobrewery at the Intersection of Innovation, Research and Education

Graphic for the 2023 Agri-Food Innovation Summit, being held Nov. 2-3, in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Agri-Food Innovation Summit Puts Spotlight on Arkansas Agriculture and Food Entrepreneurship, Research

Agri-Food Innovation Summit Puts Spotlight on Arkansas Agriculture and Food Entrepreneurship, Research

SEEKING SUSTAINABILITY — As the Southern SARE Fellow, Trey Malone will conduct a two-year investigation of sustainable agriculture efforts nationwide. (U of A System photo)

Arkansas Agricultural Economist Seeks Answers to Sustainability

Arkansas Agricultural Economist Seeks Answers to Sustainability

FIELD DAY — Sheep graze at the Milo J. Shult Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Fayetteville, site of the Oct. 28 Northwest Arkansas Small Ruminants Field Day. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)

Northwest Arkansas Small Ruminants Field Day Set for Oct. 28 in Fayetteville

Northwest Arkansas Small Ruminants Field Day Set for Oct. 28 in Fayetteville

Promotional graphic for Behind the Discovery: Experimentation and Collaboration

WATCH: John Rupe – Experimentation and Collaboration | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: John Rupe – Experimentation and Collaboration | Behind the Discovery

Portrait photo of Lanier Nalley

Study: 1 Percent Increase in Unbroken Rice Could Help Feed Millions More, Boost Producer Profit

Study: 1 Percent Increase in Unbroken Rice Could Help Feed Millions More, Boost Producer Profit

The Agricultural Experiment Station's poultry science department manages these 21-day-old chickens in a commercial poultry house at the Savoy Research Complex. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by Fred Miller)

Center of Excellence for Poultry Science Plans International Bird Flu Summit in Fayetteville

Center of Excellence for Poultry Science Plans International Bird Flu Summit in Fayetteville

Portrait photo of Becca Muenich

Muenich: Agriculture Offers Engineers Opportunities to Improve Sustainability

Muenich: Agriculture Offers Engineers Opportunities to Improve Sustainability

Promotional graphic for Behind the Discovery: Developing Innovative Technology

WATCH: Jin-Woo Kim – Developing Innovative Technology | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Jin-Woo Kim – Developing Innovative Technology | Behind the Discovery

Charles Robinson (left), chancellor of the University of Arkansas, Jean-François Meullenet, director of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station and interim dean of the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, and Deacue Fields, VP of Agriculture for the University of Arkansas System, present during the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees meeting on Sept. 15, 2023, in Fayetteville.

Trustees Praise Agreement between UA-Fayetteville, Division of Agriculture

Trustees Praise Agreement between UA-Fayetteville, Division of Agriculture

Portrait photo of Marco Yáñez, assistant professor of silviculture and forest ecology for the University of Arkansas at Monticello, has a keen interest in climate effects.

New UAM Forestry Faculty Member Yáñez Seeks to Develop Research Related to Climate Extremes

New UAM Forestry Faculty Member Yáñez Seeks to Develop Research Related to Climate Extremes

2023 SYMPOSIUM — Shawna Weimer, director of the Center for Food Animal Wellbeing, will host the centers 2023 symposium both virtually and in-person on Sept. 29

Sept. 29 Center for Food Animal Wellbeing Symposium Offers Virtual and In-Person Attendance

Sept. 29 Center for Food Animal Wellbeing Symposium Offers Virtual and In-Person Attendance

HEADWATERS — Kathleen Cutting takes stream monitoring notes on Brush Creek, a headwater stream of the White River and part of the Beaver Lake watershed.

Taking a Closer Look at Headwater Streams in Light of Climate Change

Taking a Closer Look at Headwater Streams in Light of Climate Change

NEW OPPORTUNITIES — Evelyn Madrigal, left, stands with her adviser Rupesh Kariyat, associate professor of crop entomology for the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station.

Arkansas Ag Experiment Station Undergraduate Externship Cultivates New Scientists

Arkansas Ag Experiment Station Undergraduate Externship Cultivates New Scientists

PHASE II — Joseph Batta-Mpouma, Ph.D., CEO of CelluDot, said the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station will conduct field trials of CelluDot's eco-friendly product designed to mitigate herbicide drift.

NSF Phase II Grant Supports Research to Address Herbicide Drift with Eco-Friendly Additive

NSF Phase II Grant Supports Research to Address Herbicide Drift with Eco-Friendly Additive

ULTRASONOGRAPHY — Brittni Littlejohn, assistant professor of animal science, and her graduate student, Carter Culp, conduct Doppler ultrasonography on the uterine artery of a pregnant cow.

USDA Grant Supports Study of Melatonin Use in Pregnant Cows Grazing Toxic Fescue on Calf Growth

USDA Grant Supports Study of Melatonin Use in Pregnant Cows Grazing Toxic Fescue on Calf Growth

CELEBRATING SUCCESS — Dan Street, far right, is retiring as the director of design and construction for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture. He stands in this July 2018 photo recognizing Nabholz Construction's Award of Excellence for its work on the Don Tyson Center for Agricultural Sciences. Also pictured are Chris Kotter and Mark Dilday of Nabholz Construction, left; Mark Cochran, then-vice president for agriculture; and David Sargent of WER Architects. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)

Street Retires as Director of Design and Construction for Division of Agriculture

Street Retires as Director of Design and Construction for Division of Agriculture

2023 Arkansas Agriculture Profile Paints Portrait of Recovering Industry

2023 Arkansas Agriculture Profile Paints Portrait of Recovering Industry

SEED TREATMENT — Weed scientists Jason Norsworthy, right, and Tommy Butts give a presentation on herbicide resistance during the Rice Field Day at the Rice Research and Extension Center in Stuttgart, Aug. 3, 2023.

Shooting at the Broad Side of Barnyardgrass with Fenclorim

Shooting at the Broad Side of Barnyardgrass with Fenclorim

FOOD PROTECTION — Jennifer Acuff, assistant professor of food microbiology and safety, is president of the Arkansas Association for Food Protection. AAFP's 2023 conference is the association's 15th annual meeting to gather food safety professionals and academics from across the U.S. to boost collaboration in the food industry.

Food Safety Heavy Hitters to Converge on Northwest Arkansas for Annual Conference

Food Safety Heavy Hitters to Converge on Northwest Arkansas for Annual Conference

June Beasley Mann, adventurer, inventor and the one made the Lon Mann Cotton Research Station naming happen. (Image courtesy Mann family).

June Mann, Widow of Former Cotton Council President, Arkansas Cotton Farmer Lon Mann, Dies at 93

June Mann, Widow of Former Cotton Council President, Arkansas Cotton Farmer Lon Mann, Dies at 93

FARMERS FOR TOMORROW — Brian Foster, center left, of Sunny Acres Farms speaks with Farmers for Tomorrow fund supporters at the 2022 fundraising event.

Farmers for Tomorrow Fundraiser Set for Sept. 14 at Center for Arkansas Farms and Food

Farmers for Tomorrow Fundraiser Set for Sept. 14 at Center for Arkansas Farms and Food

POULTRY SCIENCE — Zac Williams, poultry science extension specialist and assistant professor, is a new faculty member with the Center of Excellence for Poultry Science.

New Poultry Extension Specialist Brings Love of Teaching to Arkansas

New Poultry Extension Specialist Brings Love of Teaching to Arkansas

BLACKBERRY SCIENCE — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is supporting Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station research to improve blackberry breeding for consumer preference. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)

Arkansas Blackberry Breeder will Develop New Tools to Unlock Consumer Preference

Arkansas Blackberry Breeder will Develop New Tools to Unlock Consumer Preference

FOOD FOCUS — The 2023 F2OCUS class included eight students, seen with Andrea Myers, food science program technician and product development leader. Pictured are Alyssa Finocchiaro, back left; Myers; Gracie Howard; Kennedy Christmas; Nicholas Stall, front left; Alex Rosales; Alex Lee; Aidan Douglas; and Keith Andzrej Monsalud, front-center. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)

Future of Food Fellowship Opens Students’ Eyes to Possibilities in Food Industry

Future of Food Fellowship Opens Students’ Eyes to Possibilities in Food Industry

GENE EDITS — Peter James Icalia Gann, a Fulbright Scholar in the Cell and Molecular Biology Program, has published work that may offer a remedy to both heat-induced and genetic chalkiness in rice. (U of A System photo)

Gene Editing Improves Grain Quality and Reduces Heat Stress in Rice

Gene Editing Improves Grain Quality and Reduces Heat Stress in Rice

RICE FIELD DAY — More than 350 rice industry professionals turned out Aug. 3 for the 2023 Arkansas Rice Field Day at the Rice Research and Extension Center in Stuttgart. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by Nick Kordsmeier)

Rice Farming Industry Gathers for Arkansas Rice Field Day

Rice Farming Industry Gathers for Arkansas Rice Field Day

2023 Arkansas Turfgrass Field Day - The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture will host a Turfgrass Field Day on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. The field day, located in Fayetteville at the Milo J. Shult Agricultural Research and Extension Center, will present the latest information about new products and research studies.

Arkansas Turfgrass Field Day Returns in Person after Four Years

Arkansas Turfgrass Field Day Returns in Person after Four Years

Portrait photo of Bryan Renk

Renk, who Helped Move Faculty Inventions into the Real World, Retires after 8 Years

Renk, who Helped Move Faculty Inventions into the Real World, Retires after 8 Years

Field day presenter points at a poster while presenting in a field with an overcast sky as a backdrop.

Aug. 10 Pine Tree Field Day to Feature Rice, Soybean Updates

Aug. 10 Pine Tree Field Day to Feature Rice, Soybean Updates

A wet concrete slab with a blue sky

Division of Agriculture Names Atrium at New NE Rice Center for Donor Nutrien Ag Solutions

Division of Agriculture Names Atrium at New NE Rice Center for Donor Nutrien Ag Solutions

Portrait photo of Fred Miller

After 25 Years of Letting the ‘Geeky Side Come Out,’ Science Editor Fred Miller Retires

After 25 Years of Letting the ‘Geeky Side Come Out,’ Science Editor Fred Miller Retires

MICROWAVES — Kaushik Luthra, post-doctoral research associate, right, and Griffiths Atungulu, director of the Arkansas Rice Processing Program, operate a pilot-scale industrial microwave for drying rice. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by Fred Miller)

Is Beer Made with Microwave-Dried Rice Any Different than Air-Dried Rice?

Is Beer Made with Microwave-Dried Rice Any Different than Air-Dried Rice?

PARASITE CONTROL — Jeremy Powell, professor of animal science, and post-doctoral fellow Eva Marie Wray are investigating effective parasite control in Arkansas cattle. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by Fred Miller)

Antiparasitic Resistance Widespread in Parasites that Infect Arkansas Cattle

Antiparasitic Resistance Widespread in Parasites that Infect Arkansas Cattle

BIO AG ENGINEERING — Terry Howell Jr. will lead the biological and agricultural engineering department following the retirement of Lalit Verma. (Courtesy photo)

Howell Succeeds Verma as Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department Head

Howell Succeeds Verma as Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department Head

A man in a suit and tie stands confidently in front of a laboratory, showcasing professionalism and scientific inquiry.

Arkansas Plant Pathologists Develop Novel Protocol to Verify Diagnostic Tests

Arkansas Plant Pathologists Develop Novel Protocol to Verify Diagnostic Tests

Promotional graphic for Behind the Discovery: Economics of Animal Health

WATCH: Jada Thompson – Economics of Animal Health | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Jada Thompson – Economics of Animal Health | Behind the Discovery

BROWN SPOT — Recent diagnostic results have indicated the presence of brown spot needle blight in Arkansas loblolly pine trees. This pine needle sample shows symptoms consistent with the disease. (UA-Monticello photo by Michael Blazier)

Presence of Blight Pathogen Confirmed in Arkansas Pine Trees

Presence of Blight Pathogen Confirmed in Arkansas Pine Trees

Neelendra Joshi adjusting a blue and yellow insect trap hanging on a tree branch in a green field.

Entomologists Study How Colors Attract Wild Bees to Improve Surveys, Other Research

Entomologists Study How Colors Attract Wild Bees to Improve Surveys, Other Research

ALL ABOUT TURF — Mike Richardson, professor of turfgrass science, leads a session at the 2019 Turfgrass Field Day. The 2023 Turfgrass Field Day will be Aug. 1. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)

Turfgrass Field Day Set for Aug. 1 in Fayetteville, Preregistration Open through July 28

Turfgrass Field Day Set for Aug. 1 in Fayetteville, Preregistration Open through July 28

SURVEYED — Ph.D. student Leah Cuthill counts Varroa mites separated from bees collected from Arkansas beekeepers' hives. She is investigating the morphology and other characteristics of the mites, which are public enemy number one for honeybees in the U.S. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by Fred Miller)

Molecular Survey of Parasite Threats Helps Arkansas Beekeepers Protect Their Colonies

Molecular Survey of Parasite Threats Helps Arkansas Beekeepers Protect Their Colonies

COLONIAL ANCESTOR — European dark honeybees, also known as German honeybees, were the standard managed pollinators in early colonial North America. (Stock photo courtesy of Raj Steven)

Researchers Trace Ancestry of Arkansas Honeybees to Original ‘Colonists’

Researchers Trace Ancestry of Arkansas Honeybees to Original ‘Colonists’

Rice Field Day

Aug 3. Rice Field Day to Cover Production, Pests and Policy

Aug 3. Rice Field Day to Cover Production, Pests and Policy

Portrait photo of Lalit Verma

Lalit Verma, Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department Head, Retires after 23 Years

Lalit Verma, Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department Head, Retires after 23 Years

Promotional graphic for Behind the Discovery: The Excitement of Innovation

WATCH: Nilda Roma-Burgos – The Excitement of Innovation | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Nilda Roma-Burgos – The Excitement of Innovation | Behind the Discovery

Crowd of field day participants listens to one of the researcher's presentations.

Pests, Weeds, Variety Trials Focus of Horticulture Field Day in Hope

Pests, Weeds, Variety Trials Focus of Horticulture Field Day in Hope

Man gestures with his hand while presenting during a field day with green crops in the background.

Mid-South Soil Health Study Seeks Links between Tillage, Carbon Sinks, Yield Potential

Mid-South Soil Health Study Seeks Links between Tillage, Carbon Sinks, Yield Potential

Three people stand around a large steaming kettle containing a tomato-based food.

First Food Product Rolls Out from Expanding Farmers’ Opportunities in Northwest Arkansas Program

First Food Product Rolls Out from Expanding Farmers’ Opportunities in Northwest Arkansas Program

Photo of about 30 wine bottles with gold and silver medals placed on a red tablecloth in front of a word cloud poster with food science terms on it.

Muscadine Wine Rises to the Top in 2023 AQW Competition

Muscadine Wine Rises to the Top in 2023 AQW Competition

Exterior northeastern and eastern views of the building.

Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Recognizes Employees for Early Career Performance

Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Recognizes Employees for Early Career Performance

SUN POWER — A mix of 415-watt and 440-watt First Solar Series 6 solar panel modules in an array near Hope now offsets over 80 percent of the electricity demands at the Milo J. Shult Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Fayetteville. (Photo courtesy Entegrity Partners)

Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Taps into Solar Energy

Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Taps into Solar Energy

PRECISION AG — Cengiz Koparan is assistant professor of precision agriculture technology. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by Fred Miller)

Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture isn’t the Future; It’s Now

Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture isn’t the Future; It’s Now

FARM TO MARKET — Brian Foster started Sunny Acres Farm with knowledge gained from the Center for Arkansas Farms and Food. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by Paden Johnson)

Restaurateur-Turned-Farmer Gets First Goods to Local Farmer’s Markets

Restaurateur-Turned-Farmer Gets First Goods to Local Farmer’s Markets

Promotional graphic for Behind the Discovery: Combining High Tech and Old Tech

WATCH: Dongyi Wang – Combining High Tech and Old Tech | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Dongyi Wang – Combining High Tech and Old Tech | Behind the Discovery

Portrait photo of Brigit Rollins

Supreme Court WOTUS Ruling Narrows Definition of Wetlands, but What About Levees?

Supreme Court WOTUS Ruling Narrows Definition of Wetlands, but What About Levees?

ASSEMBLED — The Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station led an international team that assembled the first complete sequence of the blackberry genome. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by Fred Miller)

Scientists Assemble First Complete Genetic Sequence for Blackberries

Scientists Assemble First Complete Genetic Sequence for Blackberries

HOPS RESEARCH — Several varities of hops are grown at the Fruit Research Station in Clarksville as part of research to support specialty crop farmers in Arkansas. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by Fred Miller)

Arkansas Hops Researchers Seek Maximum Yield and Cone Quality

Arkansas Hops Researchers Seek Maximum Yield and Cone Quality

Tomi Obe, assistant professor of poultry science

Novel Wastewater Disinfection Technology Aims to Reduce Water Usage in Poultry Production

Novel Wastewater Disinfection Technology Aims to Reduce Water Usage in Poultry Production

FIELD DAY — Amanda McWhirt and Aaron Cato will give presentations at the 2023 Horticulture Field Day on June 28 in Hope. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by Ryan McGeeney)

Fruits, Veggies and Turfgrass Focus of 2023 Horticulture Field Day in Hope

Fruits, Veggies and Turfgrass Focus of 2023 Horticulture Field Day in Hope

SMART FARM — Industry partners walk through the Poultry Science Smart Farming Research Facility at the Milo J. Shult Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Fayetteville. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by Fred Miller)

Poultry House of Tomorrow Online Today for Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station

Poultry House of Tomorrow Online Today for Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station

Soil Test Lab, Marianna - Samples remaining after testing are stored in case further testing is necessary.

Fertilizer Recommendation Support Tool Development Gets Boost in USDA Funding

Fertilizer Recommendation Support Tool Development Gets Boost in USDA Funding

Promotional graphic for Behind the Discovery: Serving Growers, Big and Small

WATCH: Matt Bertucci – Serving Growers, Big and Small | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Matt Bertucci – Serving Growers, Big and Small | Behind the Discovery

CAREER PATH — Linda Martin is the new resident director of the Rohwer Research Station, following a career path of only 7 miles from Watson, where she grew up. The southeast Arkansas native has big plans to expand the impact and relevance of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station research facility. (Photo submitted)

Woman Who Grew Up 7 Miles from Rohwer Research Station Named Its New Director

Woman Who Grew Up 7 Miles from Rohwer Research Station Named Its New Director

BLACKBERRY NEWTONS — Biometric sensors that measure force in Newtons were used in silicone finger sleeves to measure the force to pick blackberries as a prerequisite for developing a soft robotic hand. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)

How Scientists Developed a Robotic Hand to Pick Blackberries in Arkansas

How Scientists Developed a Robotic Hand to Pick Blackberries in Arkansas

GOLDEN SHOVELS — All of the 200-plus attendees at the may 9, 2023, groundbreaking for the NE Rice Research and Extension Center in Poinsett County in a photo VIPs turning dirt. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by Mary Hightower)

Division of Agriculture Breaks Ground for New Rice Center at Greenfield

Division of Agriculture Breaks Ground for New Rice Center at Greenfield

Cover photo of NERREC Groundbreaking Ceremony

May 9 Groundbreaking Set for New Rice Center at Harrisburg

May 9 Groundbreaking Set for New Rice Center at Harrisburg

Scott Lafontaine investigates the compounds, health benefits and other characteristics of beer. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by Fred Miller)

Can Arkansas Rice Make Non-Alcoholic Beer Better?

Can Arkansas Rice Make Non-Alcoholic Beer Better?

RESEARCH TEAM — Peter James Gann, left, joined Abhilash Rmachandran, Domonic Dharwadker, Yheni Dwiningsiha and Vibha Srivastava in a research project to find rice that can grow on Mars. (U of A System photo)

New Findings Indicate Gene-Edited Rice might Survive in Martian Soil

New Findings Indicate Gene-Edited Rice might Survive in Martian Soil

ONE-OF-A-KIND — Jun Zhu, professor of biological and agricultural engineering, stands before a prototype of the liquid-state poultry litter digester designed to recycle water used in creating struvite from poultry litter. The system also captures biogas from liquid-state anaerobic digestion of poultry litter. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by Fred Miller)

Liquid-State Poultry Litter Digester Prototype Makes Struvite, Biogas and Clean Water

Liquid-State Poultry Litter Digester Prototype Makes Struvite, Biogas and Clean Water

WATER QUALITY — Jacqueline Todd, left, and Ireyra Tamayo conduct water quality tests from sampels taken in the Beaver Lake watershed as part of ongoing water quality studies with Shannon Speir, assistant professor of water quality with the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station. (U of A System photo)

Phosphorus Runoff Studies Show Importance of Stable Banks, Cover Crops

Phosphorus Runoff Studies Show Importance of Stable Banks, Cover Crops

Promotional graphic for Behind the Discovery: Better Nutrition, Better Protein

WATCH: Yan Huang – Better Nutrition, Better Protein | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Yan Huang – Better Nutrition, Better Protein | Behind the Discovery

ON THE FARM — Ashley Appel of Appel Farms is among a growing number of female farmers across the nation. She and her husband, Travis, operate the farm near Elm Springs, Arkansas. (U of A Division of Agriculture photo by Fred Miller)

Beginning Farmers, Ranchers Increase as Total Farm Numbers Decrease

Beginning Farmers, Ranchers Increase as Total Farm Numbers Decrease

MEETING DEMAND — CLM05 is a new medium-grain Clearfield® rice developed by the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture rice breeding program. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)

Division of Agriculture Releases High-Yielding Clearfield Medium-Grain Rice Variety Amid Increased Medium-Grain Demand

Division of Agriculture Releases High-Yielding Clearfield Medium-Grain Rice Variety Amid Increased Medium-Grain Demand

AG ECON AWARD — Bruce Ahrendsen, professor of agricultural economics and agribusiness for the University of Arkansas System, speaks before receiving an award from the USDA Economists Group in Washington, D.C. (Photo courtesy USDA Economists Group)

Ahrendsen Receives USDA Economists Group Award

Ahrendsen Receives USDA Economists Group Award

NUTRITION IN 3D — Ali Ubeyitogullari, assistant professor of food engineering, is applying nanotechnology using supercritical carbon dioxide to boost the nutritional value of 3D-printed foods. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by Fred Miller)

Research Uses Nanotechnology to Boost Dietary Value of 3D Printed Foods

Research Uses Nanotechnology to Boost Dietary Value of 3D Printed Foods

Portrait photo of Mahfuzur Rahman in a navy suit

Food Scientist Improves Plant-Based Protein Processing for Meat, Dairy Substitutes

Food Scientist Improves Plant-Based Protein Processing for Meat, Dairy Substitutes

Adnan Alrubaye, poultry science assistant professor, was awarded approximately $80,000 by the USPOULTRY Foundation to start developing a bacterial vaccine for broilers.

Poultry Science Researcher Awarded Grant to Help Develop Vaccine Against Costly Disease

Poultry Science Researcher Awarded Grant to Help Develop Vaccine Against Costly Disease

Promotional graphic for Behind the Discovery: Understanding Plant Biology

WATCH: Fiona Goggin – Understanding Plant Biology | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Fiona Goggin – Understanding Plant Biology | Behind the Discovery

DRIFT STUDY — A University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture study validated U.S. Environmental Protection Agency herbicide drift prediction models. (U of A System Division of Ag photo)

Herbicide Drift Study Validates EPA Prediction Models, Provides New Recommendations

Herbicide Drift Study Validates EPA Prediction Models, Provides New Recommendations

Pauline Whitaker is being remembered for her generosity in helping improve educational opportunities and healthcare for youth in northwest Arkansas. Her gift helped complete the Animal Science arena that bears her name. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by Fred Miller)

Whitaker’s Interest in Helping Youth Translated into a First-Class Animal Science Center

Whitaker’s Interest in Helping Youth Translated into a First-Class Animal Science Center

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES — Laura Hendrix, interim associate department head of Family and Consumer Sciences for the Division of Agriculture, said the department is "the art and science of all the critical components of quality of life — nutrition, health, money management, relationships, human development and personal growth." (Division of Agriculture photo.)

Women’s History Month: Division of Agriculture Celebrates Women in Leadership

Women’s History Month: Division of Agriculture Celebrates Women in Leadership

Portrait photo of John Anderson

Arkansas Native Elected Next President of Southern Agricultural Economics Association

Arkansas Native Elected Next President of Southern Agricultural Economics Association

Promotional graphic for Behind the Discovery: Enhancing Food Systems

WATCH: Ali Ubeyitogullari – Enhancing Food Systems | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Ali Ubeyitogullari – Enhancing Food Systems | Behind the Discovery

CLOVER STUDY — Dorper sheep graze at the Milo J. Shult Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Fayetteville. (U of A System Division of Ag photo)

Red Clover Extract Improved Food Intake of Sheep on Toxic Tall Fescue

Red Clover Extract Improved Food Intake of Sheep on Toxic Tall Fescue

PHOSPHATE SOURCES — Struvite, upper left, created by an electrochemical method from simulated wastewater, was compared to common phosphate sources and a chemically created struvite. (U of A System Division of Ag photo)

Arkansas Field Studies Show Strengths of Alternative Fertilizer for Corn, Rice and Soybeans

Arkansas Field Studies Show Strengths of Alternative Fertilizer for Corn, Rice and Soybeans

COLLABORATION — The Center for Scalable and Intelligent Automation in Poultry Processing, established by a $5 million USDA-NIFA grant, aims to adapt robotic automation to the poultry processing industry. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)

Arkansas to Lead $5 Million Grant-Established Center to Advance Robotics in Poultry Processing

Arkansas to Lead $5 Million Grant-Established Center to Advance Robotics in Poultry Processing

Portrait photo of Jeff Miller

Ag Communications Researchers Aim to Enhance Industry’s Connection with Consumers

Ag Communications Researchers Aim to Enhance Industry’s Connection with Consumers

Portrait photo of Chrysta Beck

Poultry Science Grad Students Earn Awards for Research Presentations at International Meeting

Poultry Science Grad Students Earn Awards for Research Presentations at International Meeting

HIGH-TECH VIEW — Graduate assistant Chaitanya Kumar Reddy Pallerla investigates the use of hyperspectral imaging to detect a defect in chicken meat. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by Fred Miller)

High-Tech Cameras Focused on Chicken Breast Defect Detection

High-Tech Cameras Focused on Chicken Breast Defect Detection

Promotional graphic for Behind the Discovery: Change in the Billions

WATCH: Shawna Weimer – Change in the Billions | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Shawna Weimer – Change in the Billions | Behind the Discovery

FARM OPPS — Farm School students work the land at the Center for Arkansas Farms and Food in Fayetteville. A networking event will be held March 9 at Ozark Natural Foods. (U of A System Division of Ag photo)

Farming Opportunity Seekers Network with Farmers March 9 in Fayetteville

Farming Opportunity Seekers Network with Farmers March 9 in Fayetteville

Wendell Hutchens

Turfgrass Foundation Presents Award of Excellence to Researcher for Graduate-Level Work

Turfgrass Foundation Presents Award of Excellence to Researcher for Graduate-Level Work

Portrait photo of Mary Savin and Amanda Terrell

Experiment Station, Bumpers Faculty Selected for LEAD21 Leadership Program

Experiment Station, Bumpers Faculty Selected for LEAD21 Leadership Program

DAMAGE SURVEY — Feral hogs, an invasive species, threaten native species like turkey and deer. A recent survey by the Arkansas Forest Resources Center estimates economic damages from feral hogs. (Courtesy Becky McPeake)

Ark-La-Tex Feral Hog Damage Assessment Provides Deeper Understanding

Ark-La-Tex Feral Hog Damage Assessment Provides Deeper Understanding

Portrait photo of Kyung Soo Kim

Kyung Soo Kim, Retired Division of Agriculture Researcher, Dies at 89

Kyung Soo Kim, Retired Division of Agriculture Researcher, Dies at 89

Portrait photo of Rich Adams in a dark navy suit with a red necktie.

New Researcher Works the Intersection of Statistics, Biology, Computer Science

New Researcher Works the Intersection of Statistics, Biology, Computer Science

Portrait photo of Nick Bateman and Stan De Guzman

Arkansas Ag Researchers Seek Climate-Resilient Rice as Part of USDA Grant

Arkansas Ag Researchers Seek Climate-Resilient Rice as Part of USDA Grant

Portrait photo of Igor Fernandes

Crop Science M.S. Student Places Second in International Yield Prediction Contest

Crop Science M.S. Student Places Second in International Yield Prediction Contest

Portrait photo of Don Johnson

Teaching Method Increases Students’ Interest in Programming and Breadboarding

Teaching Method Increases Students’ Interest in Programming and Breadboarding

TAURUS — The new medium-grain rice Taurus from the University of Arkansas System Divisin of Agriculture offers significant yield advantage to Jupiter and Titan. (U of A System Division of Ag photo)

New Arkansas Medium-Grain Rice Taurus in High Demand as Drought Plagues California

New Arkansas Medium-Grain Rice Taurus in High Demand as Drought Plagues California

FARM SCHOOL — Farm School at the Center for Arkansas Farms and Food started back up in January. Public events will be held in March. (U of A System Division of Ag photo)

Center for Arkansas Farms and Food back in Action with Public Events Set in March

Center for Arkansas Farms and Food back in Action with Public Events Set in March

FACULTY AWARD — Yi Liang, center, accepts the John W. White Outstanding Extension State Faculty award from Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service Director Bob Scott, left, and Vice President of Agriculture Deacue Fields. (U of A System Division of Ag photo by Fred Miller)

Arkansas Engineering Faculty Member Recognized for Outreach to Aid Poultry Sustainability Efforts

Arkansas Engineering Faculty Member Recognized for Outreach to Aid Poultry Sustainability Efforts

LDS Wetting Agent Study Header

Turfgrass Wetting Agent Studies Explore Application Rates and Timings

Turfgrass Wetting Agent Studies Explore Application Rates and Timings

HOT SHOT — An Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station drone’s multispectral camera picks up hot spots on a research putting green during an irrigation cycle. (U of A System Division of Ag photo)

How to Keep Your Food Safe during a Power Outage

How to Keep Your Food Safe during a Power Outage

HOT SHOT — An Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station drone’s multispectral camera picks up hot spots on a research putting green during an irrigation cycle. (U of A System Division of Ag photo)

Arkansas Turfgrass Research Shows Drones Adaptable to Golf Course Water, Labor Issues

Arkansas Turfgrass Research Shows Drones Adaptable to Golf Course Water, Labor Issues

Portrait photo of Beth Kegley

American Society of Animal Science Names Arkansas Researcher Distinguished Service Award Winner

American Society of Animal Science Names Arkansas Researcher Distinguished Service Award Winner

Empty space in the grocery store were the dozen egg containers were. Taken Jan. 23, 2023. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)

Consumers can Expect Egg Prices to Decline, but not to 2021 Levels

Consumers can Expect Egg Prices to Decline, but not to 2021 Levels

Man poses for photo holding two bunches of green grapes

Arkansas Fruit Breeder John R. Clark Reflects on 42-Year Career with Division of Agriculture

Arkansas Fruit Breeder John R. Clark Reflects on 42-Year Career with Division of Agriculture

Woman standing in stream bends to place a small box containing monitoring equipment in the water

Researchers Pursue Cost-Effective Method to Remotely Monitor Streamflow in Small-Scale Watersheds

Researchers Pursue Cost-Effective Method to Remotely Monitor Streamflow in Small-Scale Watersheds

Portrait photo of Dongyi Wang

Researchers Receive $1 Million Grant to Develop Robotic System to Assist Poultry Processing

Researchers Receive $1 Million Grant to Develop Robotic System to Assist Poultry Processing

Portrait photo of Caio Vieira

Soybean Breeder Caio Canella Vieira Joins Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station

Soybean Breeder Caio Canella Vieira Joins Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station

John Clark holds a plaque while posing for a photo in between Lisa Childs and Deacue Fields

Division of Agriculture Faculty Patents Recognized at Awards Ceremony

Division of Agriculture Faculty Patents Recognized at Awards Ceremony

Teardrop shaped awards lined up on a table

Division of Ag, Bumpers College Recognize Extension, Research, Teaching Excellence at Ag Awards

Division of Ag, Bumpers College Recognize Extension, Research, Teaching Excellence at Ag Awards

Portrait photo of Trey Malone

Farm Foundation Names Malone 2023 Agricultural Economics Fellow

Farm Foundation Names Malone 2023 Agricultural Economics Fellow

IMAGING SYSTEM — Swarna Sethu, post-doctoral researcher in biological and agricultural engineering, is the lead entrepreneur in a National Science Foundation I-Corps grant. Sethu and her research team are planning to market an artificial intelligence-guided imaging system that can predict consumer acceptance of food products based on sight. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by Fred Miller)

Research Team Earns NSF Entrepreneurship Grant for Consumer-Savvy AI-Guided Imaging

Research Team Earns NSF Entrepreneurship Grant for Consumer-Savvy AI-Guided Imaging

Portrait photo of Micah Brown

NALC Jan. 18 Webinar to Provide Legislative Update on Foreign Ownership of Ag Land

NALC Jan. 18 Webinar to Provide Legislative Update on Foreign Ownership of Ag Land

Researcher Identifies Microbiota in the Bovine Respiratory Microbiome that can Counter Bovine Respiratory Disease

Researcher Identifies Microbiota in the Bovine Respiratory Microbiome that can Counter Bovine Respiratory Disease

Researcher Identifies Microbiota in the Bovine Respiratory Microbiome that can Counter Bovine Respiratory Disease

Novel Drive-In Sensory Test Booth has Implications Outside Pandemic Conditions

Novel Drive-In Sensory Test Booth has Implications Outside Pandemic Conditions

Novel Drive-In Sensory Test Booth has Implications Outside Pandemic Conditions

Muscadines Vines

Research Shows Hardwood Muscadine Propagation is Possible for Modest Breeding Programs

Research Shows Hardwood Muscadine Propagation is Possible for Modest Breeding Programs

CARBON POWER

Arkansas Researchers Recommend Keeping Residue on the Field for Long-term Benefits

Arkansas Researchers Recommend Keeping Residue on the Field for Long-term Benefits

Two women stand side-by-side in a greenhouse. One is using an instrument to test a soybean plant

Plant-Elicitor Peptides Boost Nematode Resistance in Soybean

Plant-Elicitor Peptides Boost Nematode Resistance in Soybean

RICE REPORT

U.S. Farm Bill Research Includes Arkansas Economists’ International Rice Baseline Report

U.S. Farm Bill Research Includes Arkansas Economists’ International Rice Baseline Report

BOTTOMLANDS — USDA Undersecretary for Natural Resources and Environment Homer Wilkes, center, visits with Division of Agriculture faculty at a research site in Humphrey, Arkansas. Wilkes visited the site on Dec. 16 to announce a $3.7 million grant for research in the Southern Bottomland Region. (Division of Agriculture photo.)

University of Arkansas at Monticello Hosts USDA Official; Announces $3.7 Million Grant

University of Arkansas at Monticello Hosts USDA Official; Announces $3.7 Million Grant

RICE AWARDS — Yeshi Wamishe, left, and Karen Moldenhauer accept awards at the USA Rice Outloook Conference on Dec. 8 in Austin, Texas. (U of A System Division of Ag photo by John Carlin)

Moldenhauer, Wamishe Earn Rice Industry Awards at 2022 Rice Outlook Conference

Moldenhauer, Wamishe Earn Rice Industry Awards at 2022 Rice Outlook Conference

Phosphorus Intake Study

Study Shows No Negative Health Effects on Limit-Fed Diet in ‘High-Risk’ Cattle

Study Shows No Negative Health Effects on Limit-Fed Diet in ‘High-Risk’ Cattle

Portrait of Jada Thompson

Arkansas Ag Econ Professor Jada Thompson Wins SAEA Emerging Scholar Award

Arkansas Ag Econ Professor Jada Thompson Wins SAEA Emerging Scholar Award

enchantment-grape-article

YEAREND: Specialty Crops Took Hard Hit in 2022, Drought Responsible for Lower Yields

YEAREND: Specialty Crops Took Hard Hit in 2022, Drought Responsible for Lower Yields

Close-up of ripe rice plants in a sunlit field.

Division of Agriculture, Anheuser-Busch Team Up to Research, Promote Resource Conservation

Division of Agriculture, Anheuser-Busch Team Up to Research, Promote Resource Conservation

FIRST FELLOWS — The inaugural class of the Future of Food: Opportunities and Careers for Undergraduate Students (F2OCUS) Fellowship Program in 2022 included Maya Henderson, left, Amanda Stuber, Natalie Blake, Derek Mullins, Luke Norman, Sarkis Kalajyan and Addie Gerstner. Application deadline for the 2023 summer fellowship program is Jan. 31, 2023. (U of A System Division of Ag photo)

Applications Now Open for 2023 F2OCUS: Future of Food Undergrad Summer Program

Applications Now Open for 2023 F2OCUS: Future of Food Undergrad Summer Program

Commercial Poultry House

YEAREND: Avian Influenza, Inflation Drive Up Poultry Prices; Faculty Additions Allow for More Specialized Research

YEAREND: Avian Influenza, Inflation Drive Up Poultry Prices; Faculty Additions Allow for More Specialized Research

Phosphorus Intake Study

YEAREND: Drought Accelerates Liquidation of Herds in 2022

YEAREND: Drought Accelerates Liquidation of Herds in 2022

A combine harvester operates efficiently in a vast agricultural field, harvesting crops under clear skies

YEAREND: High Input Costs, Weather Extremes Challenged Rice Growers in 2022

YEAREND: High Input Costs, Weather Extremes Challenged Rice Growers in 2022

2022 SOYBEANS — Soybean plants grow at the Rice Research and Extension Center near Stuttgart in early August. (Division of Agriculture photo by John Lovett.)

YEAREND: Arkansas Soybean Farmers Face Potassium ‘Hidden Hunger,’ Herbicide Resistance Amid Input Cost Increases in 2022

YEAREND: Arkansas Soybean Farmers Face Potassium ‘Hidden Hunger,’ Herbicide Resistance Amid Input Cost Increases in 2022

The 2022 Arkansas corn crop was impacted by high temperatures and drought. (Special to The Commercial/University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture)

YEAREND: Arkansas Pushes Corn through Drought, Rakes in More Winter Wheat Despite Rains

YEAREND: Arkansas Pushes Corn through Drought, Rakes in More Winter Wheat Despite Rains

MENTOR AWARD — Mike Richardson, a department of horticulture faculty member since 1998, was recently presented the University of Arkansas Graduate School and International Education’s Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award. (U of A System Division of Ag photo by Fred Miller)

Arkansas Ag Experiment Station Scientist Wins Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award

Arkansas Ag Experiment Station Scientist Wins Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award

Portrait photo of Aurelie Poncet

Arkansas Farmers, Consultants Asked to Take Part in Survey about Precision Agriculture

Arkansas Farmers, Consultants Asked to Take Part in Survey about Precision Agriculture

Portrait photo of Brittni Littlejohn

Research Suggests Melatonin Improves Growth Performance of Calves Born to Cows that Grazed Toxic Fescue during Gestation

Research Suggests Melatonin Improves Growth Performance of Calves Born to Cows that Grazed Toxic Fescue during Gestation

DRONE TECH — Collaborative research across many states within the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities has helped adapt drone technology as an agricultural tool. (U of A System Division of Ag photo by Fred Miller)

Drones in Agriculture Research Propels Multistate Award

Drones in Agriculture Research Propels Multistate Award

Taste Testing

Sensory Science Center Hosts Collaborative Online Conference with Universities in Italy, Republic of Korea

Sensory Science Center Hosts Collaborative Online Conference with Universities in Italy, Republic of Korea

Tall green grass in a field with a barbed wire fence in the distance

Native Grasses, Silvopasture Part of Arkansas Carbon Sequestration Study

Native Grasses, Silvopasture Part of Arkansas Carbon Sequestration Study

Trey Malone

Arkansas Ag Econ Professor Awarded by Food Distribution Research Society

Arkansas Ag Econ Professor Awarded by Food Distribution Research Society

BIRD’S THE WORD — On Thanksgiving, the day revolves around the turkey. Food safety should be a high priority. (U of A System Division of Agriculture file photo.)

HOLIDAYS: How to Safely Cook the Thanksgiving Turkey

HOLIDAYS: How to Safely Cook the Thanksgiving Turkey

IN THE LAB — Tollett lab Director Randy Moore, DVM, with microbiologist Amy Chapman analyze samples in the Veterinary Diagnostic Lab. (U of A System Division of Agriculture file photo)

National Designation Positions Tollett Veterinary Diagnostic Lab to Aid State’s Animal Disease Response

National Designation Positions Tollett Veterinary Diagnostic Lab to Aid State’s Animal Disease Response

Ponca-Blackberry

Impact of Dietary Protein and Omega-3 Fatty Acids on the Prevention of Obesity and Diabetes

Impact of Dietary Protein and Omega-3 Fatty Acids on the Prevention of Obesity and Diabetes

blackberries in a clamshell container

Conference Focuses on Harnessing Analytical Instruments to Improve Food Flavor, Quality

Conference Focuses on Harnessing Analytical Instruments to Improve Food Flavor, Quality

Two women stand side-by-side in a greenhouse. One is using an instrument to test a soybean plant

How Genetics, Amino Acids and Bacteria Come Together to Combat Soybean Nematode

How Genetics, Amino Acids and Bacteria Come Together to Combat Soybean Nematode

Man wearing glasses and white lab coat uses instrument to test plant seedlings lined in rows on a white vertical farming table.

Arkansas Researchers Screen Spinach for Pathogen Resistance in Vertical Hydroponics

Arkansas Researchers Screen Spinach for Pathogen Resistance in Vertical Hydroponics

CARBON EXPERT Stephen Carpenter

National Ag Law Center Webinar to Describe USDA Civil Rights Developments and the Inflation Reduction Act

National Ag Law Center Webinar to Describe USDA Civil Rights Developments and the Inflation Reduction Act

Climate SMART Soybean

USDA Funds Arkansas Research on Grain Production Greenhouse Gas Emissions

USDA Funds Arkansas Research on Grain Production Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Asia Kud

Researcher Probes Genetic Mechanisms by which Nematodes Overcome Resistance

Researcher Probes Genetic Mechanisms by which Nematodes Overcome Resistance

CFAW Symposium

Tyson Center for Food Animal Wellbeing Hosts 2022 Symposium

Tyson Center for Food Animal Wellbeing Hosts 2022 Symposium

Microgreen

Microgreen Pathogen Susceptibility Dependent on Plant Variety, Growing Media

Microgreen Pathogen Susceptibility Dependent on Plant Variety, Growing Media

Mathew Joseph Post

Pioneer Arkansas Grape Grower, Winemaker Mathew Post Leaves Legacy with Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station

Pioneer Arkansas Grape Grower, Winemaker Mathew Post Leaves Legacy with Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station

Kristen Gibson

Researchers Receive $550,000 USDA-NIFA Grant to Develop Farmers Market Food Safety Game

Researchers Receive $550,000 USDA-NIFA Grant to Develop Farmers Market Food Safety Game

hops

Arkansas Breweries Partner in Arkansas Ag Experiment Station Hops Study

Arkansas Breweries Partner in Arkansas Ag Experiment Station Hops Study

Arkansas Food Protection Contest

Food Science Graduate Students Win 10 Awards in Arkansas Food Protection Contest

Food Science Graduate Students Win 10 Awards in Arkansas Food Protection Contest

Efficient Soybeans

Arkansas Soybean Researchers Breed for ‘Plasticity’ in Various Environments

Arkansas Soybean Researchers Breed for ‘Plasticity’ in Various Environments

Clean Plant Center for Berries

National Clean Plant Center for Berries Expands Capabilities with New Home

National Clean Plant Center for Berries Expands Capabilities with New Home

Wendell Hutchens

Technological Advances for Turfgrass Management a Focus of New Faculty Member

Technological Advances for Turfgrass Management a Focus of New Faculty Member

Emily Bellis

Artificial Intelligence Programmer in Ag Tech Named ABI New Investigator of the Year

Artificial Intelligence Programmer in Ag Tech Named ABI New Investigator of the Year

Soil scientist Gerson Drescher

Arkansas Study Shows Soil Nutrient Test Results Can Vary When Soil is Very Dry

Arkansas Study Shows Soil Nutrient Test Results Can Vary When Soil is Very Dry

Student Research Journal

Undergraduate Student Research Highlighted in 2022 Issue of Discovery Journal

Undergraduate Student Research Highlighted in 2022 Issue of Discovery Journal

Portrait photo of Scott Lafontaine in white background

Flavor chemist joins experiment station, Bumpers College food science faculty

Flavor chemist joins experiment station, Bumpers College food science faculty

Hannah Wright-Smith

Cooperative Extension Service Welcomes New Weed Specialist to Horticulture Faculty

Cooperative Extension Service Welcomes New Weed Specialist to Horticulture Faculty

CATTLE EDUCATION Charles Looney

Cattle Improvement Professor Receives Award for His Contributions

Cattle Improvement Professor Receives Award for His Contributions

Tomi Obe, assistant professor of poultry science

New Poultry Science Researcher Plans to Pursue Foodborne Pathogen Control

New Poultry Science Researcher Plans to Pursue Foodborne Pathogen Control

Plant Pathologist Martin Egan

Arkansas Rice Blast Research Garners Nearly $1M National Science Foundation Award

Arkansas Rice Blast Research Garners Nearly $1M National Science Foundation Award

Nilda Burgos

Research Uncovers 2 Pathways to Herbicide Resistance in Weedy Rice

Research Uncovers 2 Pathways to Herbicide Resistance in Weedy Rice

Farmers for Tomorrow

Farmers for Tomorrow Fundraiser Set Oct. 19 to Support Aspiring Farmers

Farmers for Tomorrow Fundraiser Set Oct. 19 to Support Aspiring Farmers

Portrait photo of Brandon McFadden in a suit and shirt

McFadden Joins Division of Agriculture as Tyson Endowed Chair Ag Economist

McFadden Joins Division of Agriculture as Tyson Endowed Chair Ag Economist

Bumpers College Service Awards

Division, College Faculty, Staff Honored at Bumpers College Service Awards Reception

Division, College Faculty, Staff Honored at Bumpers College Service Awards Reception

Insect Festival

Insect Festival 2022 Brings Loads of Buggy Fun to Northwest Arkansas

Insect Festival 2022 Brings Loads of Buggy Fun to Northwest Arkansas

Soybean Plots

Why We Need a Soybean Variety that cannot Fix Nitrogen

Why We Need a Soybean Variety that cannot Fix Nitrogen

Margaret Worthington Muscadine Workshop

Seedless Muscadines can Put the Folksy Southerner One Step Closer to the Dinner Table

Seedless Muscadines can Put the Folksy Southerner One Step Closer to the Dinner Table

Devine Muscadine

Muscadine Post-Harvest Research Focuses on Shelf-Life, Consumer Preference

Muscadine Post-Harvest Research Focuses on Shelf-Life, Consumer Preference

CARBON EXPERT Stephen Carpenter

Sept. 28 Webinar Highlights Current Market, Importance of Carbon Contracts

Sept. 28 Webinar Highlights Current Market, Importance of Carbon Contracts

Don Steinkraus

Retired Entomologist Helped Pioneer IPM; Brought Bugs to the People

Retired Entomologist Helped Pioneer IPM; Brought Bugs to the People

Portrait photo of Gerson Drescher

Postdoctoral Researcher Hired as Assistant Professor of Soil Fertility

Postdoctoral Researcher Hired as Assistant Professor of Soil Fertility

Man poses for camera holding certificate

Poultry Science Graduate Student Wins Research Award for 3D Technology in Visual Pathways of Birds

Poultry Science Graduate Student Wins Research Award for 3D Technology in Visual Pathways of Birds

2022 Beef Field Day SWREC

Oct. 28 Field Day to Address Drought’s Effect on Cattle, Forages and More

Oct. 28 Field Day to Address Drought’s Effect on Cattle, Forages and More

Winter Legume Cover Crop Study

Lower Seeding Rates Produce Same Results as Extra Seeds for Winter Legume Cover Crop

Lower Seeding Rates Produce Same Results as Extra Seeds for Winter Legume Cover Crop

Marvin Childers Solar Poultry Farm

Researchers Developing Tool to Help Poultry Producers Realize Full Value of Solar Technology

Researchers Developing Tool to Help Poultry Producers Realize Full Value of Solar Technology

David Caldwell

Poultry Science Department Head Honored as Fellow of the Poultry Science Association

Poultry Science Department Head Honored as Fellow of the Poultry Science Association

Amelia Woods

Tyson Center for Food Animal Wellbeing to Host Poultry Welfare Symposium Oct. 12

Tyson Center for Food Animal Wellbeing to Host Poultry Welfare Symposium Oct. 12

CARBON POWER

Long-Term Arkansas Soil Health Study Shows Benefits of Carbon Sequestration

Long-Term Arkansas Soil Health Study Shows Benefits of Carbon Sequestration

UP IN SMOKE

The Cost of Burning Crop Residue is not just Lost Nitrogen

The Cost of Burning Crop Residue is not just Lost Nitrogen

SMART FARMING

New Smart Farming Research Facility will Enable Cutting-Edge Poultry Science Research

New Smart Farming Research Facility will Enable Cutting-Edge Poultry Science Research

Phillip Owens

Owens, USDA-ARS Scientist and Crop Science Faculty Member, Named Fellow

Owens, USDA-ARS Scientist and Crop Science Faculty Member, Named Fellow

MICROBIOMES Jiangchao Zhao

Researcher Employs Microorganisms to Counter Major Disease Affecting Beef Industry

Researcher Employs Microorganisms to Counter Major Disease Affecting Beef Industry

Arkansas Beef Council

Division of Agriculture Beef Research, Education Supported by Arkansas Beef Council

Division of Agriculture Beef Research, Education Supported by Arkansas Beef Council

Plant Health Lab

New Equipment Expands Research, Diagnostic Capabilities at the Arkansas Plant Health Clinic

New Equipment Expands Research, Diagnostic Capabilities at the Arkansas Plant Health Clinic

Jin Woo Kim seated at a desk, focused on two computer screens displaying various applications and information.

Arkansas Ag Experiment Station Researcher to Lead IEEE Nanotechnology Council

Arkansas Ag Experiment Station Researcher to Lead IEEE Nanotechnology Council

Trent Roberts soil fertility

Doctoral Student Wins American Society of Agronomy and Crop Science Society Awards

Doctoral Student Wins American Society of Agronomy and Crop Science Society Awards

See & Spray technology demonstration

Division of Agriculture Demonstrates One Possible ‘Future of Weed Control’

Division of Agriculture Demonstrates One Possible ‘Future of Weed Control’

Shannon Speir

Arkansas Researcher’s Collaborative Method May Reveal Solutions to Water Quality Issues

Arkansas Researcher’s Collaborative Method May Reveal Solutions to Water Quality Issues

Turfgrass Soil Sample

Arkansas Turfgrass Scientists Test More Wetting Agents to Control ‘Localized Dry Spot’

Arkansas Turfgrass Scientists Test More Wetting Agents to Control ‘Localized Dry Spot’

Devine Muscadine

Muscadine Grape Workshop and Field Day Set for Sept. 19 in Clarksville

Muscadine Grape Workshop and Field Day Set for Sept. 19 in Clarksville

Portrait photo of HanSeok Seo

Researchers Use AI to Assist with Early Detection of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Researchers Use AI to Assist with Early Detection of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Keith Striegler

New President of American Society for Enology and Viticulture has Arkansas Ties

New President of American Society for Enology and Viticulture has Arkansas Ties

Arkansas Bred Rice

New Rice Varieties Ozark, Taurus and ARoma 22 Highlighted at Rice Field Day

New Rice Varieties Ozark, Taurus and ARoma 22 Highlighted at Rice Field Day

Crop Value Trent Roberts

Soil Nutrient Replacement Something to Consider if Burning, Baling Crop Residue

Soil Nutrient Replacement Something to Consider if Burning, Baling Crop Residue

Weed Science Jason Norsworthy

Weed Scientists Explore New Modes of Action on Barnyardgrass in Rice

Weed Scientists Explore New Modes of Action on Barnyardgrass in Rice

Portrait of man wearing glasses

Pest Management through Plant Defenses a Focus of New Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Entomologist

Pest Management through Plant Defenses a Focus of New Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Entomologist

Pythium myriotylum

Why Pythium-Resistant Spinach and Arugula is Such a Big Deal

Why Pythium-Resistant Spinach and Arugula is Such a Big Deal

Rice Lines

Hundreds Gather for First In-Person Rice Field Day in Stuttgart Since COVID-19 Lockdown

Hundreds Gather for First In-Person Rice Field Day in Stuttgart Since COVID-19 Lockdown

Bowery Farming

Bowery Farming Collaborates with Arkansas Scientists to Develop Super Spinach

Bowery Farming Collaborates with Arkansas Scientists to Develop Super Spinach

Close-up view of two rows of tall corn plants forming a natural corridor.

New FCIC Rules Give Direct Marketers More Flexibility on Crop Insurance

New FCIC Rules Give Direct Marketers More Flexibility on Crop Insurance

DRIVE-IN SENSORY

‘Sustainable Sensory Science’ Method Offers Panelists Safe, Realistic Conditions

‘Sustainable Sensory Science’ Method Offers Panelists Safe, Realistic Conditions

Samuel Fernandes

Plant Genetics a Focus of New Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Statistician

Plant Genetics a Focus of New Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Statistician

The See & Spray

Machine Learning vs Weeds: Aug. 23 Field Day at Keiser to Feature New Tech to Help Farmers

Machine Learning vs Weeds: Aug. 23 Field Day at Keiser to Feature New Tech to Help Farmers

RICE REPORT

Arkansas Economists’ International Rice Baseline Report Contributes to U.S. Farm Bill Research

Arkansas Economists’ International Rice Baseline Report Contributes to U.S. Farm Bill Research

soil for water

Soil for Water Project Looks at Effects of Overgrazing

Soil for Water Project Looks at Effects of Overgrazing

A woman, Sara Orlowski, in a black blouse with glasses stands next to chicken cages in an indoor agricultural facility, with several white chickens in the background.

Chickens Selectively Bred for Water Efficient Traits

Chickens Selectively Bred for Water Efficient Traits

Rice Field Day

Rice Field Day Returns Live and In-Person Aug. 5 in Stuttgart

Rice Field Day Returns Live and In-Person Aug. 5 in Stuttgart

NERREC Irrigation

Arkansas Discovery Farms Hosts Rice Production Tour in NE Arkansas on July 20

Arkansas Discovery Farms Hosts Rice Production Tour in NE Arkansas on July 20

Cotton Sustainability Field Day

Cotton Field Day Returns to Judd Hill Foundation Farm with New Focus

Cotton Field Day Returns to Judd Hill Foundation Farm with New Focus

John Clark

Arkansas Fruit Breeder Awarded by American Pomological Society for Outreach, Service

Arkansas Fruit Breeder Awarded by American Pomological Society for Outreach, Service

Microgreen Food Safety Research

Microgreen Vulnerability to Pathogens Characterized by Researchers

Microgreen Vulnerability to Pathogens Characterized by Researchers

Native Bee Health

Non-Lethal Levels of Pesticides Can Cause Life-Altering Effects on Bee Larvae, Study Shows

Non-Lethal Levels of Pesticides Can Cause Life-Altering Effects on Bee Larvae, Study Shows

Portrait of Jada Thompson

Did Biosecurity Lessons in 2015 Curb the 2022 Bird Flu Outbreak Deaths? An Arkansas Agricultural Economist Has a Clue

Did Biosecurity Lessons in 2015 Curb the 2022 Bird Flu Outbreak Deaths? An Arkansas Agricultural Economist Has a Clue

Adair Bollenbacher Scholarships

U of A, UA System Division of Agriculture Sign Special Agreement

U of A, UA System Division of Agriculture Sign Special Agreement

Asian Longhorned tick

Research Tracking Cattle Disease Turns Up Invasive Ticks in Washington County

Research Tracking Cattle Disease Turns Up Invasive Ticks in Washington County

Trey Malone

New Ag Economist Focuses on Food Systems and Agricultural Supply Chains

New Ag Economist Focuses on Food Systems and Agricultural Supply Chains

Calf Weaning Study

Pasture-Weaned Calves May Be More Cost-Effective Than ‘Dry Lot’ Calves

Pasture-Weaned Calves May Be More Cost-Effective Than ‘Dry Lot’ Calves

JF Meullenet

Meullenet Earns Excellence in Leadership Award from Southern Association of Agricultural Experiment Station Directors

Meullenet Earns Excellence in Leadership Award from Southern Association of Agricultural Experiment Station Directors

Poultry Science Research Day

Water Conservation Focus of First Poultry Science Research Day

Water Conservation Focus of First Poultry Science Research Day

Chris Henry

Pitless Tailwater Recovery Irrigation a Paradigm Change for Rice

Pitless Tailwater Recovery Irrigation a Paradigm Change for Rice

Eunchun Park

Crop Insurance Ratings, Precision Agriculture Focus of Arkansas Agricultural Economist

Crop Insurance Ratings, Precision Agriculture Focus of Arkansas Agricultural Economist

Strawberry Planting Date Study

Delayed Strawberry Planting in the Fall Impacts Spring Returns

Delayed Strawberry Planting in the Fall Impacts Spring Returns

Mary Savin

Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences Professor Named Assistant Director of Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station

Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences Professor Named Assistant Director of Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station

Native biting midges

Entomologist Wants to Know If Invasive Mosquitoes, Native Biting Midges Make Good Neighbors

Entomologist Wants to Know If Invasive Mosquitoes, Native Biting Midges Make Good Neighbors

Local Foods

Program Aims to Improve Soil Health for Northwest Arkansas Specialty Crops

Program Aims to Improve Soil Health for Northwest Arkansas Specialty Crops

2022 RoPE Awards

Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Presents 2022 RoPE Awards

Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Presents 2022 RoPE Awards

Ya-Jane Wang is a professor of carbohydrate chemistry in the department of food science. (UA System Division of Agriculture photo by Fred Miller)

Food Science Professor Wang Chosen as Fulbright Scholar for Rice Project in Brazil

Food Science Professor Wang Chosen as Fulbright Scholar for Rice Project in Brazil

Jean-François Meullenet

Agricultural Experiment Station Director Selected as Interim Dean for Bumpers College

Agricultural Experiment Station Director Selected as Interim Dean for Bumpers College

NOT THIRSTY — Sara Orlowski, assistant professor of poultry science, is selecting broilers for water efficiency. Her aim is to breed for birds that maintain consistent feed conversion and weight gain while consuming less water. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by Fred Miller)

Experiment Station Researcher in Search of a More Water Efficient Chicken

Experiment Station Researcher in Search of a More Water Efficient Chicken

Lawson Connor

Environmental Sustainability a Focus of New University of Arkansas Economist

Environmental Sustainability a Focus of New University of Arkansas Economist

Samantha Howe

U of A Graduate Research Assistant Named American Society of Animal Science Young Scholar

U of A Graduate Research Assistant Named American Society of Animal Science Young Scholar

Deacue Fields

UA System Board of Trustees Confirms Fields as VP-Agriculture

UA System Board of Trustees Confirms Fields as VP-Agriculture

Strawberry Planting Date Study

Fall Planting Strawberries? When is too Late, and too Early, to Plant in Arkansas?

Fall Planting Strawberries? When is too Late, and too Early, to Plant in Arkansas?

Muscadines Vines

Research Shows Hardwood Muscadine Propagation is Possible for Small Programs

Research Shows Hardwood Muscadine Propagation is Possible for Small Programs

Small Ruminant

Fecal Egg Count Service Saves Arkansas Producers Money, Animals

Fecal Egg Count Service Saves Arkansas Producers Money, Animals

Derico Setyabrata

Dry-Aged Beef Current Focus of New Animal Science Faculty Member

Dry-Aged Beef Current Focus of New Animal Science Faculty Member

Loren Davis and Christopher Stuckey

First Two Students Complete Food Science Department’s Brewing Science Certification

First Two Students Complete Food Science Department’s Brewing Science Certification

Puerto Rico Rice Research

Arkansas Rice Breeding Program Piles Up Record Off-Season Harvest in Puerto Rico

Arkansas Rice Breeding Program Piles Up Record Off-Season Harvest in Puerto Rico

Food Focused

Fellows Chosen for First F<sup>2</sup>OCUS Future of Food Undergraduate Summer Program

Fellows Chosen for First F²OCUS Future of Food Undergraduate Summer Program

Portrait photo of Kristen Gibson

Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Names Kristen Gibson Director of Center for Food Safety

Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Names Kristen Gibson Director of Center for Food Safety

Acuff Food Safety Lab

Arkansas Food Scientist Lands USDA-NIFA Grant to Investigate Low-Moisture Food Processing Safety

Arkansas Food Scientist Lands USDA-NIFA Grant to Investigate Low-Moisture Food Processing Safety

Tomato fruit worm

Study on Pyrethroid Resistance in Tomato Fruitworm Develops New Recommendations

Study on Pyrethroid Resistance in Tomato Fruitworm Develops New Recommendations

Silvopasture beef

Study Identifies Cattle Forages for Wooded Settings to Establish Productive ‘Silvopastures’

Study Identifies Cattle Forages for Wooded Settings to Establish Productive ‘Silvopastures’

Navam Hettiarachchy

Hettiarachchy, Renowned Food Chemist, Retires after nearly 30 Years of Research, Teaching, Service

Hettiarachchy, Renowned Food Chemist, Retires after nearly 30 Years of Research, Teaching, Service

ARoma22

New Jasmine-Type Aromatic Rice Line Released by Arkansas Rice Breeding Program as Demand Heats Up

New Jasmine-Type Aromatic Rice Line Released by Arkansas Rice Breeding Program as Demand Heats Up

Rice Bin

On-Farm Rice Drying Guidelines Developed by Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station’s Rice Processing Program

On-Farm Rice Drying Guidelines Developed by Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station’s Rice Processing Program

Phosphorus Intake Study

Northwest Arkansas Beef Production Field Day Set for April 28

Northwest Arkansas Beef Production Field Day Set for April 28

Table at a farmers market, displaying lettuce, asparagus, radishes and carrots for sale.

Northwest Arkansas farmers market program helps growers expand sales opportunities

Northwest Arkansas farmers market program helps growers expand sales opportunities

Cover Crops

Study Shows Cover Crops can Improve Yield in Soybeans

Study Shows Cover Crops can Improve Yield in Soybeans

Weaning Calves

Pasture-Weaned Calves Put Weight Back on Faster, Study Shows

Pasture-Weaned Calves Put Weight Back on Faster, Study Shows

CAFF Open House

2022 Beginner Farmer Course Recordings Available Online until Oct. 31, Series Returns in January

2022 Beginner Farmer Course Recordings Available Online until Oct. 31, Series Returns in January

Rice Gas

Nitrous Oxide Study Points to Tailwater Recovery to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Rice

Nitrous Oxide Study Points to Tailwater Recovery to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Rice

Phosphorus Intake Study

Phosphorus Supplements May Not be Needed for Heifers Grazing High-P Pastures

Phosphorus Supplements May Not be Needed for Heifers Grazing High-P Pastures

Wine Tasting

Survey Finds Grape Variety an Important Factor in Wine Selection for Arkansas Wine Consumers

Survey Finds Grape Variety an Important Factor in Wine Selection for Arkansas Wine Consumers

Arkansas Quality Wine

New Survey Open to Gauge Consumer Awareness, Use of Arkansas-Made Wines

New Survey Open to Gauge Consumer Awareness, Use of Arkansas-Made Wines

Pacific GeneTech

Pacific GeneTech Plans Arkansas Production Facility for Animal Vaccine Licensed from Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station

Pacific GeneTech Plans Arkansas Production Facility for Animal Vaccine Licensed from Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station

Tailwater Recovery Irrigation

Tailwater Recovery Research Shows Significant Water Savings in Row Rice

Tailwater Recovery Research Shows Significant Water Savings in Row Rice

Luke Howard lab

Luke Howard Retires after 24 Years Investigating Hidden Health Benefits of Food

Luke Howard Retires after 24 Years Investigating Hidden Health Benefits of Food

locomotive-110

Potential Potash, Phosphate Shortage Latest Ingredient to ‘Perfect Storm’ for Growers, Economists, Soil Experts Say

Potential Potash, Phosphate Shortage Latest Ingredient to ‘Perfect Storm’ for Growers, Economists, Soil Experts Say

Insect Toxicology Lab-Bees

Researchers Investigate Health Impacts of Residual Pesticides on Wild Bees

Researchers Investigate Health Impacts of Residual Pesticides on Wild Bees

Swine Gut Microbiome

Animal Scientists Pioneer New Methods for Culturing Swine Gut Microbiomes

Animal Scientists Pioneer New Methods for Culturing Swine Gut Microbiomes

Carbon Contracts

March 23 National Agricultural Law Center Webinar will Provide Insight on Carbon Contracts

March 23 National Agricultural Law Center Webinar will Provide Insight on Carbon Contracts

Future of Food Fellowship

Future of Food Fellowship Program Seeks Food Science Crossover Undergraduates

Future of Food Fellowship Program Seeks Food Science Crossover Undergraduates

Mid South Conf

Future of Dicamba, 2023 Farm Bill on Agenda at June 10 Mid-South Agricultural & Environmental Law Conference

Future of Dicamba, 2023 Farm Bill on Agenda at June 10 Mid-South Agricultural & Environmental Law Conference

Don Hubbell-RCAS

Hubbell Receives Honor from Research Center Administrators Society

Hubbell Receives Honor from Research Center Administrators Society

Alejandro Rojas

Arkansas Researchers Lead Fight Against Pathogens in Greenhouses, Hydroponics

Arkansas Researchers Lead Fight Against Pathogens in Greenhouses, Hydroponics

Benjamin Babst

Sugars are Important to Plants but not Essential for Sap Flow

Sugars are Important to Plants but not Essential for Sap Flow

A combine harvester operates efficiently in a vast agricultural field, harvesting crops under clear skies

Updated Decision Tool Helps Farmers Decide Whether to Cut Potassium Fertilizer during Record Fertilizer Prices

Updated Decision Tool Helps Farmers Decide Whether to Cut Potassium Fertilizer during Record Fertilizer Prices

Division of Agriculture Honors Outstanding Faculty, Staff at Annual Awards Ceremony

Division of Agriculture Honors Outstanding Faculty, Staff at Annual Awards Ceremony

Rice Bin

Rice Processing Program Develops On-Farm Drying Guidelines to Maximize Quality, Reduce Energy

Rice Processing Program Develops On-Farm Drying Guidelines to Maximize Quality, Reduce Energy

Maria Zaccaro-Gruener

Bumpers College Student Named Outstanding Ph.D. Student in Weed Science

Bumpers College Student Named Outstanding Ph.D. Student in Weed Science

Phosphorus Intake Study

Evaluation of the Phosphorus Intake on Beef Heifer Growth Performance and Conception

Evaluation of the Phosphorus Intake on Beef Heifer Growth Performance and Conception

Long-Cane Blackberry Greenhouse

Arkansas Research on Long-Cane Blackberries in Soilless Substrate Makes Headway

Arkansas Research on Long-Cane Blackberries in Soilless Substrate Makes Headway

Marty Matlock, standing outdoors in front of a mountainous landscape with a lake and pine trees.

Matlock Elected to National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Board Valued for Expertise in Agriculture

Matlock Elected to National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Board Valued for Expertise in Agriculture

Shawna Weimer

New Director Named to Lead Center for Food Animal Well-Being

New Director Named to Lead Center for Food Animal Well-Being

Beer Hops

Little Rock Brewery to Offer Beer Made with Arkansas Hops

Little Rock Brewery to Offer Beer Made with Arkansas Hops

Better Beer Brewing

Jan. 2022: Better Beer Brewing, Night Pollinators and Weedy Rice

Jan. 2022: Better Beer Brewing, Night Pollinators and Weedy Rice

Renee Threlfall

Food Scientist Threlfall Named ASHS Southern Region Distinguished Researcher

Food Scientist Threlfall Named ASHS Southern Region Distinguished Researcher

CLL18-plot02

Division of Agriculture Releases High-Yielding Clearfield Rice Variety through Horizon Ag

Division of Agriculture Releases High-Yielding Clearfield Rice Variety through Horizon Ag

Tomato fruit worm

Arkansas Tomato Fruit Worm Study Develops New Insecticide Recommendations

Arkansas Tomato Fruit Worm Study Develops New Insecticide Recommendations

Taurus 19AR033

Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Rice Breeders Release Two New Conventional Lines

Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Rice Breeders Release Two New Conventional Lines

Nathan Slaton is speaking

Jonesboro to Host 2022 Conservation Systems Conferences

Jonesboro to Host 2022 Conservation Systems Conferences

Jin Woo Kim seated at a desk, focused on two computer screens displaying various applications and information.

Arkansas Nanotech Researcher Jin-Woo Kim Named IEEE Fellow

Arkansas Nanotech Researcher Jin-Woo Kim Named IEEE Fellow

Chickens feeding

Poultry Science Researchers Fine Tune Chicken Sprinkler Technology

Poultry Science Researchers Fine Tune Chicken Sprinkler Technology

Price Discovery Issues in the Fed Cattle Market

Analysis: House Bill on Cattle Price Discovery may Chill Innovation in Beef Markets, could Mean Cost Burden on Arkansas Cow-Calf Operations

Analysis: House Bill on Cattle Price Discovery may Chill Innovation in Beef Markets, could Mean Cost Burden on Arkansas Cow-Calf Operations

Flooded Timberland

Division of Agriculture Presents Forest Management Plan for its Stations, Includes Oak Regeneration Project at Pine Tree

Division of Agriculture Presents Forest Management Plan for its Stations, Includes Oak Regeneration Project at Pine Tree

Relevant Risk

‘Relevant Risk’ Agribusiness Podcast Launched by Fryar Price Risk Management Center of Excellence

‘Relevant Risk’ Agribusiness Podcast Launched by Fryar Price Risk Management Center of Excellence

Shane Gadberry

New Livestock and Forestry Research Station Director Aims to Expand, Advance Research Programs

New Livestock and Forestry Research Station Director Aims to Expand, Advance Research Programs

sheep

Can Ruminant Ranchers Control Nitrogen Loss with a Special Feed?

Can Ruminant Ranchers Control Nitrogen Loss with a Special Feed?

Keith Belli-Tim Burcham-CAFLS_Alumni

Northeast Rice Research & Extension Center Director Tim Burcham Honored with 2021 Professional Achievement Award from Clemson University

Northeast Rice Research & Extension Center Director Tim Burcham Honored with 2021 Professional Achievement Award from Clemson University

Dead Man's Fingers

Cover Crop Study Shows Potential to Limit Taproot Decline Disease in Soybeans

Cover Crop Study Shows Potential to Limit Taproot Decline Disease in Soybeans

Peggy Hall

Wind and Solar Farms as ‘Crops’ of the Future? Jan. 19 Webinar Provides Legal Perspective in Land Use Conflicts

Wind and Solar Farms as ‘Crops’ of the Future? Jan. 19 Webinar Provides Legal Perspective in Land Use Conflicts

Peppers-CAFF

2022 Beginning Farmer Classes Start with New Focus

2022 Beginning Farmer Classes Start with New Focus

Man holding fishing pole sitting in boat

W.C. Yearian Jr. left lasting impact on agriculture, next generation of entomologists

W.C. Yearian Jr. left lasting impact on agriculture, next generation of entomologists

Adair Bollenbacher Scholarships

Comparison of High Throughput Sequencing to Standard Protocols for Virus Detection in Berry Crops

Comparison of High Throughput Sequencing to Standard Protocols for Virus Detection in Berry Crops

Rice Projections

Baseline Report Projects International Rice Markets for Next Decade

Baseline Report Projects International Rice Markets for Next Decade

Hops Workshop

Fruit Research Station Study Shows Promise for Hops in Arkansas

Fruit Research Station Study Shows Promise for Hops in Arkansas

Frozen Edamame Dessert

Food Scientist Hettiarachchy Named Fellow of American Oil Chemists’ Society

Food Scientist Hettiarachchy Named Fellow of American Oil Chemists’ Society

YEAREND COTTON

YEAREND: Arkansas Cotton Yields Hit Record High Despite Unpredictable Weather

YEAREND: Arkansas Cotton Yields Hit Record High Despite Unpredictable Weather

Samuel Rochell

YEAREND: Arkansas Poultry Stays Strong. Division of Agriculture Works to Keep It That Way with Sustainability and Animal Well-Being Initiatives

YEAREND: Arkansas Poultry Stays Strong. Division of Agriculture Works to Keep It That Way with Sustainability and Animal Well-Being Initiatives

COVID-19 in Food Service

SARS-CoV-2 Surrogate Virus Can Persist on Surfaces for 7 Days

SARS-CoV-2 Surrogate Virus Can Persist on Surfaces for 7 Days

Wes Ward

40th Horticulture Industries Show Brings Sessions for Growers, Epicures to Fayetteville Jan. 13-14

40th Horticulture Industries Show Brings Sessions for Growers, Epicures to Fayetteville Jan. 13-14

Chickens feeding

Poultry Science Researchers Fine Tune Chicken Sprinkler Technology

Poultry Science Researchers Fine Tune Chicken Sprinkler Technology

Mosquito Hearing

Once Thought Rudimentary, Complexities of Mosquito Hearing May be Useful for Entomologists

Once Thought Rudimentary, Complexities of Mosquito Hearing May be Useful for Entomologists

Microbiology Food Safety Acuff

Microbiology of Food Safety: What to Know to Keep You Safe This Holiday Season

Microbiology of Food Safety: What to Know to Keep You Safe This Holiday Season

Ark Food Farms Forests

Nov. 2021: Farm Apprenticeships, Thanksgiving Food Safety, and Poultry Meat Quality

Nov. 2021: Farm Apprenticeships, Thanksgiving Food Safety, and Poultry Meat Quality

WEEDY RICE

Research Tackles Ever-Evolving Problem of Weedy Rice

Research Tackles Ever-Evolving Problem of Weedy Rice

AROMATIC RICE BREEDING

Rice Developed by Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Used to Make Award-Winning Gins

Rice Developed by Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Used to Make Award-Winning Gins

Service Awards

15 Division of Agriculture, Bumpers College Faculty Recognized with Service Awards

15 Division of Agriculture, Bumpers College Faculty Recognized with Service Awards

FlavAR Workshop

FlavAR Workshop will Shed Light on the Impacts of Flavor-Related Chemicals in Food Systems

FlavAR Workshop will Shed Light on the Impacts of Flavor-Related Chemicals in Food Systems

Jun Zhu_Yuanhang Zhan

Liquid-State Poultry Litter Digestion System under Development to Make Organic Fertilizer, Biogas

Liquid-State Poultry Litter Digestion System under Development to Make Organic Fertilizer, Biogas

CAFF Open House

Farm Apprentices Can Apply to CAFF until Dec. 1, Business Training Key to Curriculum

Farm Apprentices Can Apply to CAFF until Dec. 1, Business Training Key to Curriculum

Cattle field day

Nov. 17 Field Day Online: Healthier Cattle, Healthier Bottom Line

Nov. 17 Field Day Online: Healthier Cattle, Healthier Bottom Line

Trent Roberts

Arkansas Study Shows Soybeans Yield 10.5 Percent More with Cover Crop

Arkansas Study Shows Soybeans Yield 10.5 Percent More with Cover Crop

Tugwell Festival

Friends, Colleagues Remember Division of Agriculture Entomologist Phil Tugwell for Hard Work, Generosity, Impact on Arkansas Agriculture

Friends, Colleagues Remember Division of Agriculture Entomologist Phil Tugwell for Hard Work, Generosity, Impact on Arkansas Agriculture

Harrison Pittman

Pittman: Foreign Ownership of U.S. Forestlands Has Wide-Reaching Implications

Pittman: Foreign Ownership of U.S. Forestlands Has Wide-Reaching Implications

Graduate Student Research

New Parboiling Method Saves Water, Improves Nutrient Content in Rice

New Parboiling Method Saves Water, Improves Nutrient Content in Rice

Seed Destructor

Chaff Lining, Seed Mills Aid in Fight Against Herbicide-Resistant Weeds

Chaff Lining, Seed Mills Aid in Fight Against Herbicide-Resistant Weeds

Weaned Calf

Beef and Forages Field Day Set Oct. 29 at Southwest Research and Extension Center

Beef and Forages Field Day Set Oct. 29 at Southwest Research and Extension Center

2021 Discovery Journal

2021 Issue of Discovery Journal Highlights Undergraduate Student Research

2021 Issue of Discovery Journal Highlights Undergraduate Student Research

Tim Burcham

Greenhouse Gas, Cover Crops Research Part of Northeast Rice Research and Extension Center’s 2021 Virtual Field Tour

Greenhouse Gas, Cover Crops Research Part of Northeast Rice Research and Extension Center’s 2021 Virtual Field Tour

Jeff Edwards

New Crop, Soil, and Environmental Sciences Head Aims to Engage with Students, Stakeholders in First Year

New Crop, Soil, and Environmental Sciences Head Aims to Engage with Students, Stakeholders in First Year

Squash Hunger Trial Truck

Arkansas Grows 10 Edible, Ornamental Pumpkins as Part of 11-State Squash Hunger Trial

Arkansas Grows 10 Edible, Ornamental Pumpkins as Part of 11-State Squash Hunger Trial

Corn Cotton Field Day

Arkansas Corn & Cotton Online Field Day Set Oct. 28

Arkansas Corn & Cotton Online Field Day Set Oct. 28

Cereal rye cover crops

Cover Crops: Five Things To Know

Cover Crops: Five Things To Know

Dead Man's Fingers

Soil and Soybean Scientists Work to Get a Handle on “Dead Man’s Fingers”

Soil and Soybean Scientists Work to Get a Handle on “Dead Man’s Fingers”

Tad Beekman

Food Science Doctoral Candidate Earns $10,000 MISA Foundation Scholarship

Food Science Doctoral Candidate Earns $10,000 MISA Foundation Scholarship

FIve Oaks Open House

Students Praise Program in Waterfowl, Land Management Offered through UAM, Division of Agriculture, Five Oaks

Students Praise Program in Waterfowl, Land Management Offered through UAM, Division of Agriculture, Five Oaks

Guard Llama

New Guard Llama Settles in at Agricultural Experiment Station

New Guard Llama Settles in at Agricultural Experiment Station

Swine Gut Microbiome

Animal Scientists Pioneer New Methods for Culturing Swine Gut Microbiomes

Animal Scientists Pioneer New Methods for Culturing Swine Gut Microbiomes

Chuck Culver

Bobbitt Names Division of Agriculture Veteran Culver as Interim Chief

Bobbitt Names Division of Agriculture Veteran Culver as Interim Chief

Amanda McWhirt

Rotating Cross-Arm Trellis Offers Improved Yields, Quality for Blackberries

Rotating Cross-Arm Trellis Offers Improved Yields, Quality for Blackberries

COVID-19 in Food Service

Researchers Pursue Best Procedures to Keep Dine-In Customers Safe from COVID-19

Researchers Pursue Best Procedures to Keep Dine-In Customers Safe from COVID-19

Rice Soybean Virtual Field Day

Virtual Rice and Soybean Field Day Set Oct. 7

Virtual Rice and Soybean Field Day Set Oct. 7

Night Pollinator

Into the Night: Shedding Light on Nocturnal Pollinators

Into the Night: Shedding Light on Nocturnal Pollinators

Go Green Cattle

Dollars and Sense Webinars Address Cow-Calf Producers Concerns

Dollars and Sense Webinars Address Cow-Calf Producers Concerns

Goggins_Rojas

NIFA Grant Brings Microscopic Images into Sharp Focus for Research, Teaching

NIFA Grant Brings Microscopic Images into Sharp Focus for Research, Teaching

hops

Five Takeaways from the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s 2021 Hops Webinar

Five Takeaways from the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s 2021 Hops Webinar

SILKEN THREAD

Arkansas Entomologists Publish Book about the Impacts of 5 Insects on Human History

Arkansas Entomologists Publish Book about the Impacts of 5 Insects on Human History

CAFF Farm School

Farm School Open House Set for Sept. 13 at Center for Arkansas Farms and Food

Farm School Open House Set for Sept. 13 at Center for Arkansas Farms and Food

Move Sheep Frequently

Moving Sheep Frequently Benefits Animal Health, Cool-Season Forages

Moving Sheep Frequently Benefits Animal Health, Cool-Season Forages

Cattlemens Award

Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Meat Researchers Recognized by Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association for Education Efforts

Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Meat Researchers Recognized by Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association for Education Efforts

NALC Staff Attorneys

National Ag Law Center Welcomes Two New Staff Attorneys

National Ag Law Center Welcomes Two New Staff Attorneys

PACE Webinar

Farmland Preservation through Conservation Easements to be Focus of Sept. 15 Webinar

Farmland Preservation through Conservation Easements to be Focus of Sept. 15 Webinar

Virus Detection in Berry

Researchers Say Nurseries should up Their Game on Virus Detection in Berry Plants

Researchers Say Nurseries should up Their Game on Virus Detection in Berry Plants

Wayne Mackay

Horticulture Department Head Receives Outstanding Leadership and Administration Award from American Society for Horticultural Science

Horticulture Department Head Receives Outstanding Leadership and Administration Award from American Society for Horticultural Science

Rice Projections

Global Rice Prices Spike during COVID Pandemic, Remain High Despite Ample Supply

Global Rice Prices Spike during COVID Pandemic, Remain High Despite Ample Supply

winemaking

Crush It! Wine Webinar Presented for Amateur and Beginning Commercial Winemakers

Crush It! Wine Webinar Presented for Amateur and Beginning Commercial Winemakers

Alton Johnson

Division of Agriculture Appoints Alton B. Johnson Director of Rice Research and Extension Center

Division of Agriculture Appoints Alton B. Johnson Director of Rice Research and Extension Center

Rice Field Day

2021 Rice Field Day Moves Online Aug. 20

2021 Rice Field Day Moves Online Aug. 20

Personal Consumption

BEA Report: Consumers Returned to Casinos, Car Dealerships in the First Half of 2021

BEA Report: Consumers Returned to Casinos, Car Dealerships in the First Half of 2021

Trent Roberts poses in a laboratory with lab equipment.

Trent Roberts Named First Endowed Chair in Soil Fertility Research

Trent Roberts Named First Endowed Chair in Soil Fertility Research

Beth Kegley and Brittni Littlejohn discuss plans for research in front of an automatic cattle feeder

Animal Scientist Investigates Effects of Grazing Toxic Fescue during Gestation

Animal Scientist Investigates Effects of Grazing Toxic Fescue during Gestation

Gas Chart

Gas Consumption Up; Prices Reach Highest Average since October 2014

Gas Consumption Up; Prices Reach Highest Average since October 2014

Tick

Researchers to Expand Search for Cattle-Disease Transmitting Ticks

Researchers to Expand Search for Cattle-Disease Transmitting Ticks

Carol Goforth

Carbon, Agribusiness and All Things Crypto to be Focus of Aug. 18 Webinar

Carbon, Agribusiness and All Things Crypto to be Focus of Aug. 18 Webinar

Rice

COVID Case Spike Prompts Cancellation of Arkansas Field Days; Rice Field Day will Morph into Online Presentation

COVID Case Spike Prompts Cancellation of Arkansas Field Days; Rice Field Day will Morph into Online Presentation

Soils Testing & Research

Ph.D. Student Receives American Society of Agronomy Scholarship

Ph.D. Student Receives American Society of Agronomy Scholarship

Going Green

Arkansas, Missouri Present Joint Virtual Turfgrass Field Day Aug. 12

Arkansas, Missouri Present Joint Virtual Turfgrass Field Day Aug. 12

Mosquito filer

Why Do Bug Bites Itch? Entomology Researcher McDermott Weighs in on Summer’s Bane

Why Do Bug Bites Itch? Entomology Researcher McDermott Weighs in on Summer’s Bane

Rice field day

Arkansas Rice Field Day Returns to In-Person Format

Arkansas Rice Field Day Returns to In-Person Format

Ken Korth

Ken Korth Appointed Head of the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology

Ken Korth Appointed Head of the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology

Close up of a steak on a grill with flames beneath.

Subbiah: Heat, Proteins, Carbohydrates Mix to Bring the Magic to Grilling

Subbiah: Heat, Proteins, Carbohydrates Mix to Bring the Magic to Grilling

Jarrod Rice

USDA: Rice Tops List of Arkansas Commodity Exports

USDA: Rice Tops List of Arkansas Commodity Exports

Olivia Kline

Entomology Graduate Student Investigates Ecosystem Impacts of Adding Pollinator-Friendly Native Plants to Pastures, Agricultural Fields

Entomology Graduate Student Investigates Ecosystem Impacts of Adding Pollinator-Friendly Native Plants to Pastures, Agricultural Fields

Wetland, Wildfowl Certificate Program Draws First Class from Four States

Wetland, Wildfowl Certificate Program Draws First Class from Four States

Division of Ag Researchers among U of A Faculty Honored by Student Groups

Division of Ag Researchers among U of A Faculty Honored by Student Groups

Field Days

In-person and Online Field days Display Division of Agriculture Research and Extension Programs to Promote Sustainable Agriculture

In-person and Online Field days Display Division of Agriculture Research and Extension Programs to Promote Sustainable Agriculture

Field in Altheimer

Post-Flood Crop Management Meeting Set for June 21 in Dumas

Post-Flood Crop Management Meeting Set for June 21 in Dumas

RREC June rain

Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Stations Report National Weather Service Data

Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Stations Report National Weather Service Data

Blackberry Tour

Robotic Berry Picker, Herbicide Research among Topics at Summer Blackberry Tour

Robotic Berry Picker, Herbicide Research among Topics at Summer Blackberry Tour

bee rescue

Entomologist Rescues Wayward Bee Colony from Grocery Parking Lot

Entomologist Rescues Wayward Bee Colony from Grocery Parking Lot

healthy snacks

Food Science Students Design Gummy Treats to Promote Healthier Snacking

Food Science Students Design Gummy Treats to Promote Healthier Snacking

Managing Potassium and Maximizing Profitability in Arkansas Soybeans

Managing Potassium and Maximizing Profitability in Arkansas Soybeans

Big Berry 2021

Variety Being Tested in Arkansas is Coming Up with Some ‘Berry’ Big Results

Variety Being Tested in Arkansas is Coming Up with Some ‘Berry’ Big Results

COVID fact sheet

Fact Sheet Details Steps to Find Weapons in Fight Against COVID in Food Production Areas

Fact Sheet Details Steps to Find Weapons in Fight Against COVID in Food Production Areas

solar panels

Solar Proving a Good Investment for Poultry Farms

Solar Proving a Good Investment for Poultry Farms

Food Safety Research

Food Scientist Tackles Food Safety in the Lab, Field and Classroom

Food Scientist Tackles Food Safety in the Lab, Field and Classroom

Paul Keith

Mid-South Conference: Join us for Continuing Education Focused on Ethics in Agricultural Law

Mid-South Conference: Join us for Continuing Education Focused on Ethics in Agricultural Law

Taste Testing

Food Science Doctoral Students Earn Feeding Tomorrow Scholarships

Food Science Doctoral Students Earn Feeding Tomorrow Scholarships

McWhirt-RCATrellis

June 9 Blackberry Tour Offers Insights into Harvesting, Breeding, Trellis Techniques

June 9 Blackberry Tour Offers Insights into Harvesting, Breeding, Trellis Techniques

Cellulosic nanomaterial

Cellulosic Nanomaterial May Help Solve Problem of Herbicide Drift

Cellulosic Nanomaterial May Help Solve Problem of Herbicide Drift

RoPE Award 2021

Agricultural Experiment Station Recognizes 4 Faculty, Staff for Early Career Performance

Agricultural Experiment Station Recognizes 4 Faculty, Staff for Early Career Performance

Swine Production

Reducing Carbon Footprint of Swine Production

Reducing Carbon Footprint of Swine Production

Portrait of Michael Blazier in a dark grey suit, light purple shirt, and patterned tie.

UA System Division of Agriculture, UA-Monticello Announce Blazier as College of Forestry Dean, Arkansas Forest Resources Center Director

UA System Division of Agriculture, UA-Monticello Announce Blazier as College of Forestry Dean, Arkansas Forest Resources Center Director

Vertical farming

Vertical Farming on the Rise: Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station and 80 Acres Farms Enter Research Agreement

Vertical Farming on the Rise: Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station and 80 Acres Farms Enter Research Agreement

AEABteam

Researchers Find Food Insecurity Heightens Vulnerability to Anxiety, Depression during COVID-19 Pandemic

Researchers Find Food Insecurity Heightens Vulnerability to Anxiety, Depression during COVID-19 Pandemic

Ebenezer Miezah Kwofie

Food Engineer Aims for Circularity of World Food Systems

Food Engineer Aims for Circularity of World Food Systems

Peter James Icalia Gann

Doctoral Student Gann Named American Society of Plant Biologists Ambassador

Doctoral Student Gann Named American Society of Plant Biologists Ambassador

wine tasting

Message in a Bottle: Researchers Evaluating Arkansas’ Wine Grapes

Message in a Bottle: Researchers Evaluating Arkansas’ Wine Grapes

Ali Ubeyitogullari

Food Engineer Joins Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, Bumpers College

Food Engineer Joins Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, Bumpers College

MedPatchTeam

Grant Funds Arkansas Scientists Research on Medicine Patch for Cattle

Grant Funds Arkansas Scientists Research on Medicine Patch for Cattle

Ponca-Blackberry

Ponca Blackberry has Potential to Change the Blackberry Fresh Market

Ponca Blackberry has Potential to Change the Blackberry Fresh Market

Daniel Rivera

Division of Agriculture Names Daniel Rivera Director of Southwest Research and Extension Center Effective May 16

Division of Agriculture Names Daniel Rivera Director of Southwest Research and Extension Center Effective May 16

Jonathan Kressuk

Root Respiration Key Indicator for Flooding Forests to Provide Duck Habitat

Root Respiration Key Indicator for Flooding Forests to Provide Duck Habitat

Andrew Sharpley

Andrew Sharpley, Renowned Soil and Water Quality Researcher, Retires… Mostly

Andrew Sharpley, Renowned Soil and Water Quality Researcher, Retires… Mostly

Andrew McKenzie

McKenzie appointed Fryar Endowed Professor in Risk Management

McKenzie appointed Fryar Endowed Professor in Risk Management

Fred Bourland

Southern Cotton Ginners Association recognizes Bourland for achievements in cotton breeding and research

Southern Cotton Ginners Association recognizes Bourland for achievements in cotton breeding and research

Improving Poultry Meat Quality

Improving Poultry Meat Quality

PA-Horizon

Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Releases New Primocane-Fruiting Blackberry

Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Releases New Primocane-Fruiting Blackberry

Arkansas Quality Wine

What do you know about Arkansas wines? New survey wants to know

What do you know about Arkansas wines? New survey wants to know

Linda NALC

Groundwater Withdrawal Rights to be Discussed in Ag Law Webinar

Groundwater Withdrawal Rights to be Discussed in Ag Law Webinar

ozark forest

New Report Outlines Economic Trajectory for Arkansas’ Timber Industry

New Report Outlines Economic Trajectory for Arkansas’ Timber Industry

Whitewater

Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Releases New White-Flesh Peach

Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Releases New White-Flesh Peach

Vaughn Skinner

Arkansas Station Director Honored with Distinguished Service Award

Arkansas Station Director Honored with Distinguished Service Award

pigweed

As Options Dwindle, New Resistance Emerges in Pigweed

As Options Dwindle, New Resistance Emerges in Pigweed

Coles-Ruff

Poultry Science Department Students Receive Awards During Annual IPSF and IPPE Meetings

Poultry Science Department Students Receive Awards During Annual IPSF and IPPE Meetings

Rice X-RAY EXAM

X-Ray Research Confirms Importance of Glass Transition Phase to Rice Drying and Processing

X-Ray Research Confirms Importance of Glass Transition Phase to Rice Drying and Processing

Bob Frans

CSES Department Mourns Passing of Emeritus Distinguished Professor Bob Frans

CSES Department Mourns Passing of Emeritus Distinguished Professor Bob Frans

ENLIST E3 TRAIT

Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Soybean Breeding Program to Expand Variety Offerings with Enlist E3® Soybean Trait

Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Soybean Breeding Program to Expand Variety Offerings with Enlist E3® Soybean Trait

Robert Bacon

Robert Bacon, Wheat Breeder, Professor and Department Head, Retires after 37 Years with Division of Agriculture, Bumpers College

Robert Bacon, Wheat Breeder, Professor and Department Head, Retires after 37 Years with Division of Agriculture, Bumpers College

Andy Proctor

Proctor, Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Professor Emeritus in Food Science, Named Visiting Professor at Suffolk

Proctor, Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Professor Emeritus in Food Science, Named Visiting Professor at Suffolk

Wine Grapes

Division of Agriculture Releases 2 New Wine Grapes

Division of Agriculture Releases 2 New Wine Grapes

Karen Moldenhauer

Division of Agriculture, Dale Bumpers Faculty, Staff Recognized at 2021 Agricultural Awards

Division of Agriculture, Dale Bumpers Faculty, Staff Recognized at 2021 Agricultural Awards

Soybean Researcher Hunts Genetics of Drought Tolerance from the Air

Soybean Researcher Hunts Genetics of Drought Tolerance from the Air

Plant-Insect Interactions

Researchers Receive $499,936 Grant to Investigate Molecular Signals that Initiate Plant Defenses Against Nematodes, Soilborne Diseases

Researchers Receive $499,936 Grant to Investigate Molecular Signals that Initiate Plant Defenses Against Nematodes, Soilborne Diseases

Trio-win

Trio of Food Science Students Place First or Second in Rice and Cereals Research Contests

Trio of Food Science Students Place First or Second in Rice and Cereals Research Contests

Dunklin Group

UA-Monticello, Division of Agriculture form Research Partnership, Certificate Program with Five Oaks

UA-Monticello, Division of Agriculture form Research Partnership, Certificate Program with Five Oaks

Spring calves in Johnson County. (UA System Division of Agriculture photo by Fred Miller)

Arkansas Beef Council Awards Research Grants to Division of Agriculture Scientists

Arkansas Beef Council Awards Research Grants to Division of Agriculture Scientists

Aurelie Poncet

Precision agriculture researcher joins U of A System Division of Agriculture

Precision agriculture researcher joins U of A System Division of Agriculture

Portrait photo of Emily McDermott with blonde hair wearing a pink shirt, smiling and standing against a neutral background.

Veterinary, Medical Entomologist Joins Division of Agriculture Research Faculty

Veterinary, Medical Entomologist Joins Division of Agriculture Research Faculty

Attorney Brigit Rollins

A Year in Review: Ag Law Webinar to Discuss Top 10 Issues of 2020

A Year in Review: Ag Law Webinar to Discuss Top 10 Issues of 2020

Poultry Processing

Poultry Meat Quality Research Increasingly Important to Industry; Prepares Graduate Students for Meaningful Careers

Poultry Meat Quality Research Increasingly Important to Industry; Prepares Graduate Students for Meaningful Careers

Kyle Cunningham

Nov. 17 Online Field Tour Focuses on Upland Hardwood Management

Nov. 17 Online Field Tour Focuses on Upland Hardwood Management

Microwave Rice Drying

Research Shows Promise for Microwave Rice Drying Systems

Research Shows Promise for Microwave Rice Drying Systems

Taste Testing

Food Science Doctoral Student Places Second in National Oral Presentation Contest

Food Science Doctoral Student Places Second in National Oral Presentation Contest

Taste Testing Lab

Food Science Graduate Student Wins International Scholarship for Work in Sensory Science Center

Food Science Graduate Student Wins International Scholarship for Work in Sensory Science Center

Discovery Journal

Undergraduate Student Research Highlighted in 2020 Issue of the Discovery Journal

Undergraduate Student Research Highlighted in 2020 Issue of the Discovery Journal

Phil Tappe

Director of Arkansas Forest Resources Center to Retire

Director of Arkansas Forest Resources Center to Retire

Candace Moon

Craft Beer & the Law: Webinar to Discuss Legal Considerations for Breweries

Craft Beer & the Law: Webinar to Discuss Legal Considerations for Breweries

Christian De Guzman

New Rice Breeder Joins Division of Agriculture at Rice Research and Extension Center

New Rice Breeder Joins Division of Agriculture at Rice Research and Extension Center

Gary-Thompson

New Executive Director Takes Reins of Southern Association of Agricultural Experiment Station Directors: Post Moves to Arkansas

New Executive Director Takes Reins of Southern Association of Agricultural Experiment Station Directors: Post Moves to Arkansas

Center for Arkansas Farms and Food

Design to House Center for Arkansas Farms and Food Wins National Architectural Award

Design to House Center for Arkansas Farms and Food Wins National Architectural Award

Cotton

Division of Agriculture to Hold Online Cotton Field Day Oct. 1

Division of Agriculture to Hold Online Cotton Field Day Oct. 1

A combine harvester operates efficiently in a vast agricultural field, harvesting crops under clear skies

Who Has the Right to Repair Farming Equipment? Webinar Addresses Right to Repair Statutes

Who Has the Right to Repair Farming Equipment? Webinar Addresses Right to Repair Statutes

FOOD SAFETY — Kristen Gibson, associate professor of food safety and microbiology, is working on a new project to improve sanitation in produce packinghouses. (U of A System Division of Agriculture)

USDA Grant Funds Division of Agriculture Research on COVID-19 Control in Food Service Establishments

USDA Grant Funds Division of Agriculture Research on COVID-19 Control in Food Service Establishments

Soybean Breeders Tour

Division of Agriculture Holds Online Soybean Field Day Sept. 17

Division of Agriculture Holds Online Soybean Field Day Sept. 17

Micah Brown

National Ag Law Center Welcomes Two New Staff Attorneys

National Ag Law Center Welcomes Two New Staff Attorneys

Close-up of purple and red peppers growing on healthy plants in an overcast farm field, with a focus on the fruits against a backdrop of more plants.

Farm Training, Apprenticeship Programs Help New and Aspiring Farmers Put Local Foods on Local Plates

Farm Training, Apprenticeship Programs Help New and Aspiring Farmers Put Local Foods on Local Plates

corn field day

Division of Agriculture Holds Online Corn Field Day Sept. 3

Division of Agriculture Holds Online Corn Field Day Sept. 3

Sustainable Poultry Production

Researchers Study Major Components of Antibiotic-Restricted Poultry Production

Researchers Study Major Components of Antibiotic-Restricted Poultry Production

Alejandro Rojas Lab

Global Burden of Crop Loss Initiative Selects Plant Pathology Graduate Student

Global Burden of Crop Loss Initiative Selects Plant Pathology Graduate Student

Tick Map Study

Researchers Receive NSF Funding to Build a Smarter Insect Trap

Researchers Receive NSF Funding to Build a Smarter Insect Trap

Ryan Dickson

Researchers Aim to Outsmart Waterborne Pathogens in Hydroponic Systems

Researchers Aim to Outsmart Waterborne Pathogens in Hydroponic Systems

Rice will lead off a series of online commodity-based field days designed to give Arkansans a first look at the latest...

Rice Leads off Series of Online Research Field Days for Arkansas Commodities

Rice Leads off Series of Online Research Field Days for Arkansas Commodities

watermelon variety

Watermelon Variety Trial Shows Modern Hybrids Bring the Flavor, but the Old Standbys Still Putting up Strong Numbers

Watermelon Variety Trial Shows Modern Hybrids Bring the Flavor, but the Old Standbys Still Putting up Strong Numbers

Ouachita Blackberry

Top-Performing Arkansas Blackberry Receives Horticultural Science Group’s Outstanding Fruit Cultivar Award

Top-Performing Arkansas Blackberry Receives Horticultural Science Group’s Outstanding Fruit Cultivar Award

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Division of Agriculture Offers Free Online Program to Support Diet, Exercise, Nutrition During COVID-19 Isolation

Division of Agriculture Offers Free Online Program to Support Diet, Exercise, Nutrition During COVID-19 Isolation

Double Your Dollar program

Double Your Dollar Program Extends to Pandemic EBT Recipients at NWA Farmers Markets

Double Your Dollar Program Extends to Pandemic EBT Recipients at NWA Farmers Markets

Spring-Calves

Research Shows Little Difference for Consumers Between Steaks from Naturally or Conventionally Raised Cattle

Research Shows Little Difference for Consumers Between Steaks from Naturally or Conventionally Raised Cattle

FRUIT-LEADER-Margaret

Arkansas Fruit Breeder Named One of ‘40 Under 40’ by Fruit Grower News

Arkansas Fruit Breeder Named One of ‘40 Under 40’ by Fruit Grower News

Portrait photo of Kelly Vierck with black and red outfits in a dark background.

Animal Scientists Receives AMSA Student Teacher ‘Cleaver’ Award

Animal Scientists Receives AMSA Student Teacher ‘Cleaver’ Award

Steven Ricke Lab

Ricke Receives the National Chicken Council Broiler Research Award

Ricke Receives the National Chicken Council Broiler Research Award

FOOD-SAFETY

$9.8 million USDA NIFA Grant Supports Researchers’ Aim to Change Food Safety Culture for Low-Moisture Foods

$9.8 million USDA NIFA Grant Supports Researchers’ Aim to Change Food Safety Culture for Low-Moisture Foods

bee-safe

Division of Agriculture Entomologist on Mission to Save Arkansas’ Bees

Division of Agriculture Entomologist on Mission to Save Arkansas’ Bees

ERS Graph

2020 Elections and COVID-19 Impacts on Ag Primary Topics for Mid-South Ag/Environmental Law Conference

2020 Elections and COVID-19 Impacts on Ag Primary Topics for Mid-South Ag/Environmental Law Conference

Navam Hettiarachchy

Division of Agriculture Food Scientist Recognized by 2 Professional Organizations

Division of Agriculture Food Scientist Recognized by 2 Professional Organizations

Chickens feeding

USPOULTRY Grant Funds Animal Welfare Research for Tyson Foods, Division of Ag

USPOULTRY Grant Funds Animal Welfare Research for Tyson Foods, Division of Ag

Producing Industrial Hemp: Laws & Regulations

Producing Industrial Hemp: Laws & Regulations

chicken QUALITY CHECK

Fitbits and AI — Technology May Help Improve Quality in Chicken Meat

Fitbits and AI — Technology May Help Improve Quality in Chicken Meat

Dicamba

Understanding Dicamba-Related Litigation

Understanding Dicamba-Related Litigation

Functional Strawberries

Research Aims to Prove Childhood Health Benefits of Blueberry Extracts

Research Aims to Prove Childhood Health Benefits of Blueberry Extracts

meat-processing-laws-a-state-compilation

Meat Processing Laws: A State Compilation

Meat Processing Laws: A State Compilation

Breakfast Study

Multimedia Program Supports Diet, Exercise, Nutrition During COVID-19 Isolation

Multimedia Program Supports Diet, Exercise, Nutrition During COVID-19 Isolation

swine feed

Protein Substitutes in Feed Can Help Reduce Carbon Footprint of Swine Production

Protein Substitutes in Feed Can Help Reduce Carbon Footprint of Swine Production

Ioannis Tzanetakis

Plant Pathology’s Tzanetakis Earns Faculty Award from U of A Students

Plant Pathology’s Tzanetakis Earns Faculty Award from U of A Students

Potassium is the most important yield-limiting nutrient in soybeans, and the plants can suffer a deficiency of it at...

Video Explains Management for Potassium Deficiency in Soybeans

Video Explains Management for Potassium Deficiency in Soybeans

The annual Mid-South Agricultural and Environmental Law Conference will look a little different in 2020 for two..

7th Annual Mid-South Ag/Environmental Conference Moves Online; Will Benefit New Law Fellowship

7th Annual Mid-South Ag/Environmental Conference Moves Online; Will Benefit New Law Fellowship

aerial_soybean

Division of Agriculture Scientist Takes Bird’s Eye View of Soybean Genetics

Division of Agriculture Scientist Takes Bird’s Eye View of Soybean Genetics

covid-19

National Ag Law Center Opens Online Resource Library on COVID-19 Issues

National Ag Law Center Opens Online Resource Library on COVID-19 Issues

soybean variety trial

Global Pandemic Causing Market Drops for Corn, Cotton; Soybeans Stable while Rice Excels

Global Pandemic Causing Market Drops for Corn, Cotton; Soybeans Stable while Rice Excels

CLEAN SCREENS

Handwashing Important to Avoid COVID-19 Virus, but Don’t Forget That Smartphone

Handwashing Important to Avoid COVID-19 Virus, but Don’t Forget That Smartphone

long-grain-rice-variety

New Arkansas Long-Grain Rice Variety Offers High Yields, Resistance to Most Blast Races

New Arkansas Long-Grain Rice Variety Offers High Yields, Resistance to Most Blast Races

Potassium, or potash, is an important nutrient for Arkansas’ major row crops, and a deficiency of it can significantly...

Research-Based Video Explains Importance of Potassium for Arkansas Row Crops

Research-Based Video Explains Importance of Potassium for Arkansas Row Crops

Improved beer carbonation method

Division of Agriculture Works with Local Brewery to Improve Carbonization of Craft Beer

Division of Agriculture Works with Local Brewery to Improve Carbonization of Craft Beer

Boxley Valley

COVID-19’s Impact on Forest Products Industry Could Linger into 2021

COVID-19’s Impact on Forest Products Industry Could Linger into 2021

COVID-19: Economic Impact in Arkansas

Report: COVID-19’s Impact on Arkansas Economy Includes Ag Labor, Supply Chain Disruptions

Report: COVID-19’s Impact on Arkansas Economy Includes Ag Labor, Supply Chain Disruptions

VIRUS FIGHTER

Regulations Keep Take-Out Food Safe from COVID-19, but Precautions still Important during Purchase; Hand-Washing Essential even for Those in Isolation at Home

Regulations Keep Take-Out Food Safe from COVID-19, but Precautions still Important during Purchase; Hand-Washing Essential even for Those in Isolation at Home

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Plant Health Clinic will accept only digital samples while...

Plant Health Clinic Goes Exclusively Digital during COVID-19 Precautions

Plant Health Clinic Goes Exclusively Digital during COVID-19 Precautions

Four University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture scientists presented at the 2020 joint meeting of the...

4 Animal Science Faculty Present Research, Extension Programs at State, Regional Conferences, Meetings

4 Animal Science Faculty Present Research, Extension Programs at State, Regional Conferences, Meetings

RESEARCH CENTER HONORS

Division of Agriculture’s Rohwer Station Director Honored with RCAS Distinguished Service Award

Division of Agriculture’s Rohwer Station Director Honored with RCAS Distinguished Service Award

U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations emphasize effective monitoring for pathogens in food processing...

Arkansas Researchers Investigate Effectiveness of Microorganism Monitoring Tools

Arkansas Researchers Investigate Effectiveness of Microorganism Monitoring Tools

Wheat Selection

Division Wheat Research, Breeding Aimed at Head Scab Resistance

Division Wheat Research, Breeding Aimed at Head Scab Resistance

Poultry Feed

Adisseo Endows Professorship for U of A System Division of Agriculture; Company Funds 3 Poultry Science Research Projects

Adisseo Endows Professorship for U of A System Division of Agriculture; Company Funds 3 Poultry Science Research Projects

cellular-hijack

Research on Soybean Vein Necrosis Virus Leads to Unexpected Discovery

Research on Soybean Vein Necrosis Virus Leads to Unexpected Discovery

RU1701084

Division of Agriculture’s Commercially Released Rice Varieties Offer Growers More Options

Division of Agriculture’s Commercially Released Rice Varieties Offer Growers More Options

event-page

Field Days Calendar Available; Season Kicks Off Feb. 27

Field Days Calendar Available; Season Kicks Off Feb. 27

Cell and Molecular Biology

Grad Student Awarded for Explanation of Scientific Research

Grad Student Awarded for Explanation of Scientific Research

Pete Hornsby retired

Hornsby Retires after 42 Years Guiding Animal Science Research Facilities

Hornsby Retires after 42 Years Guiding Animal Science Research Facilities

Karen-Moldenhauer

Division of Agriculture Releases New Long-Grain Clearfield Rice Variety

Division of Agriculture Releases New Long-Grain Clearfield Rice Variety

Division of Agriculture Awards

Division of Ag Bestows Highest Honors on Faculty and Staff

Division of Ag Bestows Highest Honors on Faculty and Staff

detect-viruses-in-ornamental

Greek Diaspora Fellowship Selects Division of Agriculture Professor for Research Project

Greek Diaspora Fellowship Selects Division of Agriculture Professor for Research Project

Decision-Support Tools Evaluate Potential Results of Production Practices

Decision-Support Tools Evaluate Potential Results of Production Practices

Nutritional Interactions with Live Coccidiosis Vaccines in Poultry

Nutritional Interactions with Live Coccidiosis Vaccines in Poultry

ARoma17 Gives Growers, Foodies a Domestic Alternative for High-Yielding Fragrant Rice

ARoma17 Gives Growers, Foodies a Domestic Alternative for High-Yielding Fragrant Rice

Soybean Response to Dicamba in Irrigation Water under Controlled Environmental Conditions

Soybean Response to Dicamba in Irrigation Water under Controlled Environmental Conditions

Sustainable Control for Soybean Vein Necrosis

Sustainable Control for Soybean Vein Necrosis

Germination Conditions of Brown Rice and its Effects on Rice Flour in Gluten-Free Bread

Germination Conditions of Brown Rice and its Effects on Rice Flour in Gluten-Free Bread

Food Science Lab

Parboiling with Reduced Water Improves Nutrient Content of Rice

Parboiling with Reduced Water Improves Nutrient Content of Rice

Scientists Investigate Intersection of Salt, Insect Stress in Soybeans

Scientists Investigate Intersection of Salt, Insect Stress in Soybeans

Drought Tolerance Research

Genetic Discovery May Improve Soybean Drought Tolerance

Genetic Discovery May Improve Soybean Drought Tolerance

Researchers add gene editing to rice research toolbox

Researchers Add Gene Editing to Rice Research Toolbox

Researchers Add Gene Editing to Rice Research Toolbox

Researcher Identifies Gut Microbiota Signatures of Healthy Aging

Researcher Identifies Gut Microbiota Signatures of Healthy Aging

Portable Biosensors Provide In-Field Screening for Pathogenic Bacteria

Portable Biosensors Provide In-Field Screening for Pathogenic Bacteria

Bake-Only Starch Coatings as Alternative to Deep Frying

Bake-Only Starch Coatings as Alternative to Deep Frying

Breakfast Study

Morning Protein Can Help Cut Obesity in Kids

Morning Protein Can Help Cut Obesity in Kids

Molecular Diagnostic for I.D. of Crape Myrtle Bark Scale Insect

Molecular Diagnostic for I.D. of Crape Myrtle Bark Scale Insect

Researcher Tackles Problem of Toughness in White Meat Chicken

Researcher Tackles Problem of Toughness in White Meat Chicken

Characteristics of Borrowers Likely to Benefit from Loan Modifications

Characteristics of Borrowers Likely to Benefit from Loan Modifications

Plant-Insect Interactions

Crop Plant Cellular Response to Aphid Pest

Crop Plant Cellular Response to Aphid Pest

Karen Moldenhauer Rice Expo

Global Benefits of Public Plant Breeding Programs

Global Benefits of Public Plant Breeding Programs

Oxygen, Poultry Feed Efficiency and Human Health

Oxygen, Poultry Feed Efficiency and Human Health

Avian Neuroscientists Identify New Stress Response Component in Poultry Brain

Avian Neuroscientists Identify New Stress Response Component in Poultry Brain

Site-Specific Root Knot Nematode Control in Soybeans

Site-Specific Root Knot Nematode Control in Soybeans

Primocane blackberries open new markets for fruit growers

Primocane Blackberries Open New Markets for Fruit Growers

Primocane Blackberries Open New Markets for Fruit Growers

Enchantment: Arkansas’ First Red Wine Grape

Producing Enchantment, Arkansas’ First Grape for Red Wine

Producing Enchantment, Arkansas’ First Grape for Red Wine

Fertilizer Decisions Affect Methane Released from Soil

Fertilizer Decisions Affect Methane Released from Soil

A pile of assorted plastic utensils and plates stacked together, showcasing various colors and shapes.

Trash Talk: As Plastic Use Soars, Researchers Examine Biodegradable Solutions

Trash Talk: As Plastic Use Soars, Researchers Examine Biodegradable Solutions

A person displaying a handful of colorful glitter on their fingers, showcasing a sparkling and festive appearance.

Microplastics: What’s Trapping the Emerging Threat in Our Streams?

Microplastics: What’s Trapping the Emerging Threat in Our Streams?

Ryan Dickson in a black shirt stands among lush green plants, creating a vibrant and natural backdrop.

Getting to the Root of Crop Health: Four Webinars Set To Inform Root Zone Management in Controlled-Environment Agriculture

Getting to the Root of Crop Health: Four Webinars Set To Inform Root Zone Management in Controlled-Environment Agriculture

Andrew Maust and Scott Lafontaine standing side by side in a brewery, surrounded by brewing equipment and barrels.

Nonalcoholic Beer Yeasts Evaluated for Fermentation Activity, Flavor Profiles

Nonalcoholic Beer Yeasts Evaluated for Fermentation Activity, Flavor Profiles

Jackie Lee wearing a black shirt stands in a grassy field, surrounded by nature under a clear blue sky.

Pecan Scab Hours Website Lets Producers Know When It’s Time to Spray

Pecan Scab Hours Website Lets Producers Know When It’s Time to Spray

Aerial view of a vast green cornfield, showcasing rows of tall corn plants under a clear blue sky.

Fluridone Widens Palmer Pigweed Control Options for Rice Growers, but Stick to the Label

Fluridone Widens Palmer Pigweed Control Options for Rice Growers, but Stick to the Label

Four portrait photos combined into a single image, including Jin-Woo Kim, Aranyak Goswami, Dongyi Wang, and Ali Ubeyitogullari

Arkansas Research Alliance Grants Support Agricultural Innovation

Arkansas Research Alliance Grants Support Agricultural Innovation

Three inhalers of varying designs and a bottle of medication arranged on a white background.

What Foods and Drinks Are Consumed Less by Those on GLP-1 Weight-Loss Meds?

What Foods and Drinks Are Consumed Less by Those on GLP-1 Weight-Loss Meds?

A shelf displaying various bottles of CBD products in different sizes and labels, organized neatly for easy viewing.

CBD Oils: Do You Know What’s Inside?

CBD Oils: Do You Know What’s Inside?

The 2022 Arkansas corn crop was impacted by high temperatures and drought. (Special to The Commercial/University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture)

Surveying Mexican Consumers’ Outlook on Banning Genetically Modified Corn

Surveying Mexican Consumers’ Outlook on Banning Genetically Modified Corn

Tiny creatures under a microscope, showcasing their intricate details and highlighting their significant ecological impact.

WATCH: Ashley Dowling – Tiny Creatures, Big Impact | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Ashley Dowling – Tiny Creatures, Big Impact | Behind the Discovery

March 2025 Arkansas Ag Research Report

March 2025 Arkansas Ag Research Report

Marty Matlock in a white shirt stands confidently in front of a building.

Marty Matlock Earns Prestigious AAAS Fellowship

Marty Matlock Earns Prestigious AAAS Fellowship

Jenniffer Roa Lozano with short hair wearing a black top smiles warmly at the camera.

New Software Package Drives Deeper Understanding of Trait Evolution

New Software Package Drives Deeper Understanding of Trait Evolution

Portrait photo of Mahfuzur Rahman in a navy suit

Rahman Honored with Andersons Early-in-Career Award

Rahman Honored with Andersons Early-in-Career Award

Egg cartons neatly arranged on a shelf in a grocery store, showcasing various sizes and colors of the cartons.

Economists Tackle Estimating Consumer Effects Following the Loss of Billions of Birds and Eggs Lost to Avian Influenza

Economists Tackle Estimating Consumer Effects Following the Loss of Billions of Birds and Eggs Lost to Avian Influenza

Ali Ubeyitogullari wears safety glasses and gloves while handling equipment in the lab.

Training on Particle Size Analyzer set March 19 at Food Science Building

Training on Particle Size Analyzer set March 19 at Food Science Building

Outdoor portrait photo of Rosie Whittle

Growth Rates of Broilers Contribute to Behavior Differences, Shed Light on Welfare Impacts

Growth Rates of Broilers Contribute to Behavior Differences, Shed Light on Welfare Impacts

Photo looking down a spray boom attached to a tractor spraying a blue liquid in a field of small cotton plants.

Precision Agriculture Research Measures Effectiveness of See & Spray Technology

Precision Agriculture Research Measures Effectiveness of See & Spray Technology

Image depicting innovative methods for minimizing waste in meat production, highlighting sustainable practices and environmental impact.

WATCH: Derico Setyabrata – Preserving Meat, Reducing Waste | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Derico Setyabrata – Preserving Meat, Reducing Waste | Behind the Discovery

Cold-Plasma-Machine processes materials to produce a vibrant blue liquid in a controlled environment.

Cold Plasma-Treated Seeds Show Potential to Protect Plants, Reduce Pesticide Use

Cold Plasma-Treated Seeds Show Potential to Protect Plants, Reduce Pesticide Use

February 2025 Arkansas Ag Research Report

February 2025 Arkansas Ag Research Report

Fred Bourland wearing a hat stands amidst a vast cotton field, surrounded by fluffy white cotton bolls under a clear sky.

New Cotton Grading Score App Aims to Improve Yield Stability

New Cotton Grading Score App Aims to Improve Yield Stability

J.O. Ware wearing a hat and shirt is carefully picking plants in a lush green garden.

J.O. Ware’s Rare Reference Book on American Upland Cotton Released Online

J.O. Ware’s Rare Reference Book on American Upland Cotton Released Online

A diverse collage showcasing individuals from various professions, highlighting their unique roles and contributions to society.

Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Researchers Recognized As Top-Cited Scientists

Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Researchers Recognized As Top-Cited Scientists

Dr. Han-Seok Seo presenting to an audience, engaging them with his speech and visual aids during a professional gathering.

Conference Explores Sensory Cues Beyond Food Preference

Conference Explores Sensory Cues Beyond Food Preference

A woman seated at a desk, focused on her work, with two computer monitors displaying various tasks.

Machine Learning Maps Animal Feeding Operations to Improve Sustainability

Machine Learning Maps Animal Feeding Operations to Improve Sustainability

Chaitanya Kumar Reddy Pallerla in a lab coat stands beside a machine, showcasing a professional laboratory environment.

Chicken ‘Woody Breast’ Detection Improved With Advanced Machine Learning Model

Chicken ‘Woody Breast’ Detection Improved With Advanced Machine Learning Model

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LISTEN: From ChatGPT to Hay Balers: Technology and Ag Education

LISTEN: From ChatGPT to Hay Balers: Technology and Ag Education

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Second-Gen Land-Grant Poultry Veteran Barton Takes Helm of Veterinary Diagnostic Lab

Second-Gen Land-Grant Poultry Veteran Barton Takes Helm of Veterinary Diagnostic Lab

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More Than Demand Driving Super Bowl Chicken Wing Price Increase This Year

More Than Demand Driving Super Bowl Chicken Wing Price Increase This Year

A field of soybean plants displaying brown leaves, indicating the effects of environmental conditions on their growth.

How Flooding Soybeans in Early Reproductive Stages Impacts Yield, Seed Composition

How Flooding Soybeans in Early Reproductive Stages Impacts Yield, Seed Composition

January 2025 Arkansas Ag Research Report

January 2025 Arkansas Ag Research Report

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WATCH: Casey Owens – Enhancing Poultry Quality | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Casey Owens – Enhancing Poultry Quality | Behind the Discovery

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Behavioral Economist Aims to Bridge Information Gap Between Farmers, Consumers

Behavioral Economist Aims to Bridge Information Gap Between Farmers, Consumers

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Herbicide-Resistant Trait Patented in Conventional Grain Sorghum

Herbicide-Resistant Trait Patented in Conventional Grain Sorghum

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New Software Package Drives Deeper Understanding of Trait Evolution

New Software Package Drives Deeper Understanding of Trait Evolution

Margaret Worthington carefully harvests ripe grapes from a lush green vine in a vineyard.

Worthington Wins a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers

Worthington Wins a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers

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How Do Road Salts Impact Roadside Microorganisms?

How Do Road Salts Impact Roadside Microorganisms?

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A Way Forward in Breeding Rice to Withstand High Nighttime Stress

A Way Forward in Breeding Rice to Withstand High Nighttime Stress

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Helping Turfgrass Stay Greener, Healthier for Longer

Helping Turfgrass Stay Greener, Healthier for Longer

LISTEN: Rice Innovation at the Northeast Rice Research and Extension Center

LISTEN: Rice Innovation at the Northeast Rice Research and Extension Center

Andrew Maust in a lab coat stands beside a machine, showcasing a professional laboratory environment.

Andrew Maust Wins 3-Minute Thesis Competition Breaking Down Non-Alcoholic Beer Research

Andrew Maust Wins 3-Minute Thesis Competition Breaking Down Non-Alcoholic Beer Research

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Arkansas Clean Plant Center Leads Global Effort to Wipe ‘Phantom Agents’ from Pathogen Regulatory Lists

Arkansas Clean Plant Center Leads Global Effort to Wipe ‘Phantom Agents’ from Pathogen Regulatory Lists

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WATCH: Brian Haggard – Understanding Water Quality | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Brian Haggard – Understanding Water Quality | Behind the Discovery

December 2024 Arkansas Ag Research Report

December 2024 Arkansas Ag Research Report

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Making Arkansas Wine Better with Time in Austria

Making Arkansas Wine Better with Time in Austria

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Arkansas Poultry Industry Sees Reduced Disease Impact, Job Market Woes

Arkansas Poultry Industry Sees Reduced Disease Impact, Job Market Woes

LISTEN: Research Development and Writing Competitive Grants

LISTEN: Research Development and Writing Competitive Grants

The 2022 Arkansas corn crop was impacted by high temperatures and drought. (Special to The Commercial/University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture)

Surveying Mexican Consumers’ Outlook on Banning Genetically Modified Corn

Surveying Mexican Consumers’ Outlook on Banning Genetically Modified Corn

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Estimating the Theoretical Impacts of Pesticide Removal on the Top Three U.S. Commodity Crops

Estimating the Theoretical Impacts of Pesticide Removal on the Top Three U.S. Commodity Crops

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Researchers Investigate New Treatment for Combating Disease-Carrying Insects Early

Researchers Investigate New Treatment for Combating Disease-Carrying Insects Early

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RCA Trellising, Microclimate Control Bring Success in Protecting Arkansas Blackberries from Pests

RCA Trellising, Microclimate Control Bring Success in Protecting Arkansas Blackberries from Pests

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Continual Mowing Can Strengthen Poisonous Weed Rather Than Tame It

Continual Mowing Can Strengthen Poisonous Weed Rather Than Tame It

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Machine Learning Leads to First-Ever High-Resolution Statewide Forest Canopy Cover Dataset

Machine Learning Leads to First-Ever High-Resolution Statewide Forest Canopy Cover Dataset

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$791,000 Grant to Support Future Nematode-Resistant Soybean Varieties

$791,000 Grant to Support Future Nematode-Resistant Soybean Varieties

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Improving Crop Yield Prediction With Genotype-by-Environment Interaction Model Summary

Improving Crop Yield Prediction With Genotype-by-Environment Interaction Model Summary

Abby Davis gently pets a sheep in a lush green field, showcasing a moment of connection with nature.

Arkansas Communications Professor Supports Development of the UK’s First Ag Communications Program

Arkansas Communications Professor Supports Development of the UK’s First Ag Communications Program

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U.S. Public Opinion on the Safety of Gene Editing in the Agriculture and Medical Fields

U.S. Public Opinion on the Safety of Gene Editing in the Agriculture and Medical Fields

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How Generative AI Can Aid in Agriculture Through Microcontroller Programming

How Generative AI Can Aid in Agriculture Through Microcontroller Programming

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Alternative Methods for Finishing Beef Cattle: Effects on Performance, Carcass Quality, and Meat Characteristics

Alternative Methods for Finishing Beef Cattle: Effects on Performance, Carcass Quality, and Meat Characteristics

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Chicken House Energy Audit Results in Ideas to Improve Efficiency

Chicken House Energy Audit Results in Ideas to Improve Efficiency

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Poultry Science Study Points to Specific Immune Activities Preventing Vitiligo

Poultry Science Study Points to Specific Immune Activities Preventing Vitiligo

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Investigating Most Effective Anti-Contamination Efforts for In-Shell Pecans

Investigating Most Effective Anti-Contamination Efforts for In-Shell Pecans

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Diversity in Action Magazine features UA bioinformatics specialist Aranyak Goswami

Diversity in Action Magazine features UA bioinformatics specialist Aranyak Goswami

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Human Perception of Food in Different Lighting Conditions Improves Computer Prediction

Human Perception of Food in Different Lighting Conditions Improves Computer Prediction

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Guidelines for Safer Rice Storage Conditions Aim to Improve Global Health

Guidelines for Safer Rice Storage Conditions Aim to Improve Global Health

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Food Safety Experts Harness Steam Vent Technology to Kill Bacteria in Spices

Food Safety Experts Harness Steam Vent Technology to Kill Bacteria in Spices

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Norsworthy Honored with Rice Industry Award

Norsworthy Honored with Rice Industry Award

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New Probiotic Shown to Improve Digestion in Poultry and Swine

New Probiotic Shown to Improve Digestion in Poultry and Swine

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REDI-NET Launch Brings New Line of Defense Against Emerging Diseases

REDI-NET Launch Brings New Line of Defense Against Emerging Diseases

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Red Milkweed Beetle Genome Project Aims to Explain Relationship with Toxic Plant

Red Milkweed Beetle Genome Project Aims to Explain Relationship with Toxic Plant

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November 2024 Arkansas Ag Research Report

November 2024 Arkansas Ag Research Report

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WATCH: Samantha Robinson – Smarter Decision-Making with Data | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Samantha Robinson – Smarter Decision-Making with Data | Behind the Discovery

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Hot Water Best for Sanitizing In-Shell Pecans, Sanitizers Prevent Cross-Contamination

Hot Water Best for Sanitizing In-Shell Pecans, Sanitizers Prevent Cross-Contamination

LISTEN: Grape Expectations – Breeding the Future of Grapes and Muscadines

LISTEN: Grape Expectations – Breeding the Future of Grapes and Muscadines

Kristen Gibson

USDA-NIFA Grant Aims to Bring More Job Possibilities for Neurodivergent Individuals

USDA-NIFA Grant Aims to Bring More Job Possibilities for Neurodivergent Individuals

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A Greenhouse Gas-Negative Future for Agriculture Presented at UN Climate Change Conference

A Greenhouse Gas-Negative Future for Agriculture Presented at UN Climate Change Conference

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Exploring New Approaches to Combat Bovine Respiratory Disease

Exploring New Approaches to Combat Bovine Respiratory Disease

Hamdi Zurqani focused on his work, seated in front of two computer monitors displaying various data and applications.

Geospatial Mapping Study Shows Drought Trend in Ag-Dominated Arkansas Delta

Geospatial Mapping Study Shows Drought Trend in Ag-Dominated Arkansas Delta

Arshpreet Khattra was the lead author of a study that developed a framework for food processors to preserve quality and maintain food safety

A Novel Approach to Ensuring Food Safety While Preserving More Quality

A Novel Approach to Ensuring Food Safety While Preserving More Quality

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Finding a Preventative Solution to a Billion-Dollar Poultry Problem

Finding a Preventative Solution to a Billion-Dollar Poultry Problem

LISTEN: A Berry Big Deal: Merging Traits for Taste and Toughness

LISTEN: A Berry Big Deal: Merging Traits for Taste and Toughness

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WATCH: Samuel B. Fernandes – From Data to Insights | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Samuel B. Fernandes – From Data to Insights | Behind the Discovery

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From Pets to Pests: Researchers Explore New Tool to Fight Disease-Carrying Insects

From Pets to Pests: Researchers Explore New Tool to Fight Disease-Carrying Insects

Roni Mathis in a white chef's coat stands proudly in front of a vibrant display of flowers.

Osage Ramen Fusion Dish Wins Mathis New Top Chef NWA Award

Osage Ramen Fusion Dish Wins Mathis New Top Chef NWA Award

Agricultural research report from Arkansas, October 2020, highlighting key findings and developments in the sector.

October 2024 Arkansas Ag Research Report

October 2024 Arkansas Ag Research Report

Mahfuzur Rahman – Unlocking the Potential of Protein image depicting the breakthrough in protein research, highlighting its potential for various applications in science and health.

WATCH: Mahfuzur Rahman – Unlocking the Potential of Protein | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Mahfuzur Rahman – Unlocking the Potential of Protein | Behind the Discovery

LISTEN: Tracking Mallards Migration: Research and Conservation for Arkansas’ Duck Season

LISTEN: Tracking Mallards Migration: Research and Conservation for Arkansas’ Duck Season

A close-up view of a corn plant showcasing its vibrant green leaves and intricate textures.

Survey Assesses Mexican Consumers’ Opinions on GMO Corn Import Ban

Survey Assesses Mexican Consumers’ Opinions on GMO Corn Import Ban

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Arkansas Study Shows Soil Nutrient Test Results Can Vary When Soil is Very Dry

Arkansas Study Shows Soil Nutrient Test Results Can Vary When Soil is Very Dry

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Grapes, Blackberries, Poultry Immune System Enhancement Methods Among Patents Recognized at Annual Ag Awards

Grapes, Blackberries, Poultry Immune System Enhancement Methods Among Patents Recognized at Annual Ag Awards

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Land-Grant Faculty, Staff Earn Honors at Annual Ag Awards

Land-Grant Faculty, Staff Earn Honors at Annual Ag Awards

A large group of white turkeys gathered in a green field, showcasing their feathers under the bright sunlight.

Respiratory Virus Thins Turkeys, Prices Might Rise for Thanksgiving Birds

Respiratory Virus Thins Turkeys, Prices Might Rise for Thanksgiving Birds

A flock of turkeys gathered inside a rustic barn, showcasing their feathers and natural behavior in a cozy environment.

LISTEN: Feast or Fowl – Why You Might Pay More for Turkey and Eggs This Holiday Season

LISTEN: Feast or Fowl – Why You Might Pay More for Turkey and Eggs This Holiday Season

A group of chickens confined in a cage, showcasing their feathers and distinct colors in a close-knit setting.

Histomonosis, a Deadly Turkey Disease, Researched with New $3.2M FDA Grant

Histomonosis, a Deadly Turkey Disease, Researched with New $3.2M FDA Grant

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Arkansas Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences Professors Join International Conservation Leadership Program

Arkansas Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences Professors Join International Conservation Leadership Program

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Plant-Based Protein Extraction Study to Look at Ultrasound, Fermentation Methods

Plant-Based Protein Extraction Study to Look at Ultrasound, Fermentation Methods

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WATCH: Margaret Worthington – The Art of Plant Breeding | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Margaret Worthington – The Art of Plant Breeding | Behind the Discovery

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Red Milkweed Beetle Genome Offers Insight into Plant-Insect Interactions

Red Milkweed Beetle Genome Offers Insight into Plant-Insect Interactions

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2024 Discovery Journal Features U of A Arthropod Museum Update, Undergraduate Research

2024 Discovery Journal Features U of A Arthropod Museum Update, Undergraduate Research

LISTEN: Exploring Land Use and Nutrient Availability in Brazil’s Dry Tropics

LISTEN: Exploring Land Use and Nutrient Availability in Brazil’s Dry Tropics

Guillermo Tellez Isaias at 2024 HPAI Summit speaking at a wooden podium with a laptop and microphone.

Bird Flu’s Growing Impact Calls for Urgent Action at International Summit

Bird Flu’s Growing Impact Calls for Urgent Action at International Summit

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Carrot Surplus Spurs BBQ Sauce for Chef Rios at Arkansas Food Innovation Center

Carrot Surplus Spurs BBQ Sauce for Chef Rios at Arkansas Food Innovation Center

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Arkansas Alum DeLaune Returns as Head of Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences

Arkansas Alum DeLaune Returns as Head of Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences

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New Department Head Nalley Puts Land-Grant Mission Integration High on Priority List

New Department Head Nalley Puts Land-Grant Mission Integration High on Priority List

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September 2024 Arkansas Ag Research Report

September 2024 Arkansas Ag Research Report

Larry Purcell, in the middle, pose with an award.

Crop Physiologist Larry Purcell Spins Full Circle in Retirement

Crop Physiologist Larry Purcell Spins Full Circle in Retirement

Dridi Honored by Poultry Science Association for Research Efforts

Dridi Honored by Poultry Science Association for Research Efforts

Scott Lafontaine in a blue shirt next to a video title graphic "Behind the Discovery: Leading Beverage Innovation with Scott Lafontaine, Ph.D." with a beer glass and a play button icon.

WATCH: Scott Lafontaine – Leading Beverage Innovation | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Scott Lafontaine – Leading Beverage Innovation | Behind the Discovery

Nana Tian standing in an open, dry field with trees in the background under a clear, blue sky.

Red Oaks Take Root in Restoration of Bottomland Hardwood Forests

Red Oaks Take Root in Restoration of Bottomland Hardwood Forests

Wendell Hutchens wearing a red striped polo shirt smiles in an outdoor grassy field.

Multi-State Study Offers Recommendations for Keeping Bermudagrass Greener All Season

Multi-State Study Offers Recommendations for Keeping Bermudagrass Greener All Season

Finding Nature’s Hidden Threshold for Saltiness in the Space Where Forests Meet Streams

Finding Nature’s Hidden Threshold for Saltiness in the Space Where Forests Meet Streams

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Study Offers Improvements to Food Quality Computer Predictions

Study Offers Improvements to Food Quality Computer Predictions

Ag Committee Meeting in the Arkansas Farm Bureau Boardroom, with a presenter at a podium and attendees seated around a U-shaped table.

Legislators Express Support for Land-Grant Research, Extension Work in Arkansas

Legislators Express Support for Land-Grant Research, Extension Work in Arkansas

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LISTEN: How Replanting Forests Can Improve Ecological Benefits and Empower Landowners

LISTEN: How Replanting Forests Can Improve Ecological Benefits and Empower Landowners

WATCH: Brandon McFadden – Confronting Food System Challenges | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Brandon McFadden – Confronting Food System Challenges | Behind the Discovery

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Pre-Harvest Marketing, Crop Insurance a Dual Strategy for Business Sustainability

Pre-Harvest Marketing, Crop Insurance a Dual Strategy for Business Sustainability

Gisela Erf with dark hair and bangs, wearing a white blouse with navy blue trim, in an indoor setting.

Erf Named Fellow of the Poultry Science Association

Erf Named Fellow of the Poultry Science Association

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Chicken House Electricity Audit Provides Clues to Curbing ‘Peak Demand’

Chicken House Electricity Audit Provides Clues to Curbing ‘Peak Demand’

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Sims is Here to Help Defend our Forests

Sims is Here to Help Defend our Forests

Renee & Margaret holding bunches of grapes, one with dark purple grapes and the other with golden-yellow grapes, standing in front of grapevines.

Vitis Vinifera and Muscadines: Grape Breeders Seek the Best of Both Grapes

Vitis Vinifera and Muscadines: Grape Breeders Seek the Best of Both Grapes

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LISTEN: Rooting for the Future – Restoring Arkansas’s Bottomland Hardwood Forests

LISTEN: Rooting for the Future – Restoring Arkansas’s Bottomland Hardwood Forests

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Center for Agricultural Data Analytics Welcomes Samantha Robinson as New Faculty

Center for Agricultural Data Analytics Welcomes Samantha Robinson as New Faculty

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Nutrition and Dietetics Researcher Joins Bumpers College, Division of Agriculture

Nutrition and Dietetics Researcher Joins Bumpers College, Division of Agriculture

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Nearly 400 Attend Grand Opening for NE Rice Research and Extension Center

Nearly 400 Attend Grand Opening for NE Rice Research and Extension Center

Close-up of a turkey and avocado sandwich on white bread, with potato chips and a pickle in the background

Silent Spoiler: Listeria Outbreak Raises Food Safety Concerns

Silent Spoiler: Listeria Outbreak Raises Food Safety Concerns

Samuel Fernandes and Igor Fernandes standing in front of a green cornfield on a sunny day.

New Machine Learning Model Offers Simple Solution to Predicting Crop Yield

New Machine Learning Model Offers Simple Solution to Predicting Crop Yield

A dense cluster of newly hatched yellow chicks.

2024 Avian Influenza Summit to Address Virus’ Impacts on Global Health Beyond Poultry

2024 Avian Influenza Summit to Address Virus’ Impacts on Global Health Beyond Poultry

Arkansas Agricultural Research Report - August 2024 title with chickens in the background

August 2024 Arkansas Ag Research Report

August 2024 Arkansas Ag Research Report

Natalie Clay, smiling in front of dense forest canopy with video play button icon. Overlaying text reads "Behind the Discovery: Exploring Hidden Worlds with Natalie Clay, Ph.D." and "U of A Division of Agriculture Research & Extension University of Arkansas System."

WATCH: Natalie Clay – Exploring Hidden Worlds | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Natalie Clay – Exploring Hidden Worlds | Behind the Discovery

Woman holding a large rooster in a poultry facility with chickens in cages behind her.

Unique Chicken Line Advances Research on Autoimmune Disease that Affects Humans

Unique Chicken Line Advances Research on Autoimmune Disease that Affects Humans

Outdoor event beneath three large white canopy tents on a grassy field with people gathered sitting and attending. Man speaking on a small stage to the right.

Sowing Support: Farmers for Tomorrow Fundraiser to Benefit Aspiring Farmers

Sowing Support: Farmers for Tomorrow Fundraiser to Benefit Aspiring Farmers

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LISTEN: Better Rice – Boosting Food Security, Profits without Increasing Yield

LISTEN: Better Rice – Boosting Food Security, Profits without Increasing Yield

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Aug. 30 Grand Opening Set for NE Rice Research and Extension Center

Aug. 30 Grand Opening Set for NE Rice Research and Extension Center

Promotional image for "Behind the Discovery: Controlling Foodborne Pathogens with Tomi Obe, Ph.D." featuring a close-up of gloved hands holding a petri dish and a smiling woman with glasses.

WATCH: Tomi Obe – Controlling Foodborne Pathogens | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Tomi Obe – Controlling Foodborne Pathogens | Behind the Discovery

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Study Shows Successful Use of ChatGPT in Ag Education

Study Shows Successful Use of ChatGPT in Ag Education

Tray of green seedlings in small compartments on a metal grid table.

USDA-NIFA Awards $300K to Study Food Safety, Plant Pathogens and Pests in Hydroponics

USDA-NIFA Awards $300K to Study Food Safety, Plant Pathogens and Pests in Hydroponics

Soybean Breeding Group Photo in front of DTAS building

2024 Southern Soybean Breeders Tour to Spotlight Mid-South’s Opportunities, Challenges

2024 Southern Soybean Breeders Tour to Spotlight Mid-South’s Opportunities, Challenges

Front view of the Northeast Rice Research and Extension Center with silo-like structures and a sign in front.

Northeast Rice Research and Extension Center Hosts Inaugural Rice Field Day

Northeast Rice Research and Extension Center Hosts Inaugural Rice Field Day

LISTEN: Building REDI-NET: A Defense Against Emerging Pathogens

LISTEN: Building REDI-NET: A Defense Against Emerging Pathogens

Group of people gathered on metal bleachers at Rice Field Day 2024

2024 Rice Field Day Updates Producers on Latest Research, Rice Breeding

2024 Rice Field Day Updates Producers on Latest Research, Rice Breeding

Two people, Scott Lafontaine, left, and Bernardo P. Guimaraes raise a glass of malted rice beer following a year-long study that investigated the suitability of rice for malting and brewing.

Investigating the Malting Suitability and Brewing Quality of Different Rice Varieties

Investigating the Malting Suitability and Brewing Quality of Different Rice Varieties

A physiologist, Wayne Kuenzel, examines a colorful anatomical brain model in a laboratory environment, while pointing at a section of the model, with shelves of lab supplies in the background.

Mapping the Visual Pathways of Chickens Using Novel 3D Imaging Technique

Mapping the Visual Pathways of Chickens Using Novel 3D Imaging Technique

Hamdi Zurqani in a plaid shirt smiles while seated at a desk with a large monitor displaying maps and code.

Machine Learning Leads to a First in Forestry Management Tools

Machine Learning Leads to a First in Forestry Management Tools

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Peer Irrigation Decisions Influence Other Farmers’ Irrigation Choices in the Arkansas Delta

Peer Irrigation Decisions Influence Other Farmers’ Irrigation Choices in the Arkansas Delta

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‘New’ Herbicides in Blackberry Production Could Soon Be an Option for Growers

‘New’ Herbicides in Blackberry Production Could Soon Be an Option for Growers

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July 2024 Arkansas Ag Research Report

July 2024 Arkansas Ag Research Report

Promotional banner featuring a man in a red polo shirt, a drone device, and the text "Behind the Discovery: Engineering for Tomorrow with Cengiz Koparan, Ph.D." and "U of A Division of Agriculture Research & Extension University of Arkansas System."

WATCH: Cengiz Koparan – Engineering for Tomorrow | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Cengiz Koparan – Engineering for Tomorrow | Behind the Discovery

LISTEN: “New” Herbicides Could Soon Be An Option for Blackberry Growers

LISTEN: “New” Herbicides Could Soon Be An Option for Blackberry Growers

Portrait photo of Mahfuzur Rahman in a navy suit

Institute of Food Technologists Recognize Rahman for Scientific Citations

Institute of Food Technologists Recognize Rahman for Scientific Citations

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Novel Research Methodology Reduces Knowledge Gaps in Micronutrient Deficiency in Tanzania

Novel Research Methodology Reduces Knowledge Gaps in Micronutrient Deficiency in Tanzania

Lab professionals, Ph.D. student Allyson Hamilton and Chris Gilreath, examining sweet potatoes inside a clear box in a laboratory.

Stubborn Foodborne Pathogens in Raw Pet Foods Prompt Aqueous Ozone Study

Stubborn Foodborne Pathogens in Raw Pet Foods Prompt Aqueous Ozone Study

Ryan Dickson working in an indoor plant growing setup with LED grow lights and monitoring equipment.

NIFA Grant Supports Innovative Blackberry Research in Arkansas

NIFA Grant Supports Innovative Blackberry Research in Arkansas

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Cover Crops, Limited-Till Championed by Delta Farmer

Cover Crops, Limited-Till Championed by Delta Farmer

Ali Ubeyitogullari wears safety glasses and gloves while handling equipment in the lab.

Phi Tau Sigma honors Ubeyitogullari with Early Career Accomplishment Award

Phi Tau Sigma honors Ubeyitogullari with Early Career Accomplishment Award

Brad Austin holds a water sampling bottle above the surface of the lake while kneeling over the edge of a dock.

Lake Fayetteville monitoring reveals peak months for harmful algal blooms

Lake Fayetteville monitoring reveals peak months for harmful algal blooms

Portrait of Igor Fernandes standing in front of a large campus building called Old Main

Crop science master’s student Fernandes places in international contest

Crop science master’s student Fernandes places in international contest

Two black cows with yellow ear tags numbered 60 and 44 standing in a grassy field.

Best Meat Quality, Most Economical Cattle ‘Finishing’ Diet Has More Byproduct

Best Meat Quality, Most Economical Cattle ‘Finishing’ Diet Has More Byproduct

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Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Awards Four Outstanding Faculty and Staff with RoPE Awards

Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Awards Four Outstanding Faculty and Staff with RoPE Awards

Faith Ouma in a lab coat using a microscope in a laboratory.

Kenyan Crop Contamination Outbreak Inspires Grad Student to Improve Rice Storage

Kenyan Crop Contamination Outbreak Inspires Grad Student to Improve Rice Storage

Cover of the "Behind the Discovery: A Passion for Food Safety with Jennifer Acuff, Ph.D. in a white blazer smiles beside a jar labeled 'Blackberry Pomona R2'. U of A Division of Agriculture Research & Extension."

WATCH: Jennifer Acuff – A Passion for Food Safety | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Jennifer Acuff – A Passion for Food Safety | Behind the Discovery

Deacue Fields in a blue suit standing behind a podium with a laptop, presenting in front of a wooden wall.

Fields Joins Arkansas Research Alliance Board

Fields Joins Arkansas Research Alliance Board

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Hillman Set as Keynote for Aug. 8 NE Rice Research and Extension Center Field Day

Hillman Set as Keynote for Aug. 8 NE Rice Research and Extension Center Field Day

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Aug. 1 Rice Field Day Set at Stuttgart

Aug. 1 Rice Field Day Set at Stuttgart

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2024 FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Workshop (PCQI Training)

2024 FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Workshop (PCQI Training)

Krista Garner is working with a petri dish under a stereomicroscope to identify tick species

USDA Grant Helps Arkansas Researchers Track Invasive Tick

USDA Grant Helps Arkansas Researchers Track Invasive Tick

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Improving Rice Quality Focus of NIFA-Funded Arkansas Research

Improving Rice Quality Focus of NIFA-Funded Arkansas Research

Justin Dykstra and Cengiz Koparan working together in a technical workspace, focusing on a laptop with a complex apparatus beside them.

Seed Funding Incubates Ideas to Improve Agriculture through Engineering

Seed Funding Incubates Ideas to Improve Agriculture through Engineering

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June 2024 Arkansas Ag Research Report

June 2024 Arkansas Ag Research Report

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RCA Trellising System, Microclimate Control Enhances Pest Management in Arkansas Blackberries

RCA Trellising System, Microclimate Control Enhances Pest Management in Arkansas Blackberries

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Food Safety Scientists Crank Up Steam, Radio Waves to Kill Salmonella Amid Spice Recall

Food Safety Scientists Crank Up Steam, Radio Waves to Kill Salmonella Amid Spice Recall

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WATCH: Kris Brye – Sustainability Through Soil Research | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Kris Brye – Sustainability Through Soil Research | Behind the Discovery

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Study Shows the More You Know about GMOs, the More You Accept Them as Safe

Study Shows the More You Know about GMOs, the More You Accept Them as Safe

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Arkansas Rice Processing Program Launches Terry Siebenmorgen Scholarship

Arkansas Rice Processing Program Launches Terry Siebenmorgen Scholarship

LISTEN: Optimizing Blackberry Pest Management: The Impact of RCA Trellising and Spray Coverage

LISTEN: Optimizing Blackberry Pest Management: The Impact of RCA Trellising and Spray Coverage

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Research Leads to First-Ever Agricultural Communications Program in the UK

Research Leads to First-Ever Agricultural Communications Program in the UK

Close-up of three ripened blackberries on a plant with some unripe red blackberries and green leaves in the background.

Arkansas Gets ‘Early Bird’ Blackberry Season

Arkansas Gets ‘Early Bird’ Blackberry Season

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Maximizing Longevity and Health in Swine Production

Maximizing Longevity and Health in Swine Production

Close-up of a white chicken in a metal wire cage with a red comb and wattle.

Breeding Chickens for Water Efficiency Despite High Temperatures

Breeding Chickens for Water Efficiency Despite High Temperatures

Close-up view of two rows of tall corn plants forming a natural corridor.

What Happens When Chemical Controls are Removed from Row-Crop Agriculture?

What Happens When Chemical Controls are Removed from Row-Crop Agriculture?

Ali Ubeyitogullari in a lab coat and safety goggles working with laboratory equipment.

Food Science Professor Wins Research Award for Upcycling Rice Bran into Aerogel

Food Science Professor Wins Research Award for Upcycling Rice Bran into Aerogel

Soil scientist Gerson Drescher is collecting a soil sample to a white box on the dirt field

Saving Producers Time and Resources with Soil Testing Model

Saving Producers Time and Resources with Soil Testing Model

LISTEN: Addressing the Need for Academic Training in Agricultural Communications

LISTEN: Addressing the Need for Academic Training in Agricultural Communications

Jacob Major in waders standing in a shallow creek in a forested area, takes stream soil samples.

Arkansas Water Resources Center Broadens Focus of Annual Conference

Arkansas Water Resources Center Broadens Focus of Annual Conference

Behind the Discovery Harmonizing Grazing and Soil | Behind the Discovery U of A Division of Agriculture Research & Extension University of Arkansas System

WATCH: Dirk Philipp – Harmonizing Grazing and Soil | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Dirk Philipp – Harmonizing Grazing and Soil | Behind the Discovery

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Precision Crop Management Workshop

Precision Crop Management Workshop

Ouachita Blackberry

Blackberry Field Tour

Blackberry Field Tour

Ioannis Tzanetakis in a light-colored plaid shirt and blue gloves works with lab equipment in a laboratory.

Plant Pathologists Develop Novel Artificial Positive Control To Validate Diagnostics

Plant Pathologists Develop Novel Artificial Positive Control To Validate Diagnostics

Neelendra Joshi adjusting a blue and yellow insect trap hanging on a tree branch in a green field.

Understanding How Colors Attract Wild Bees Aids Conservation Efforts

Understanding How Colors Attract Wild Bees Aids Conservation Efforts

A herd of black cows grazing in a green field dotted with yellow flowers, with one cow staring towards the camera against a backdrop of trees and an overcast sky.

Ag Communications Researchers Explore Tones and Topics in Animal Protein Blogs

Ag Communications Researchers Explore Tones and Topics in Animal Protein Blogs

Close-up of green fuzzy soybean pods on a plant, with a soft-focus background of green leaves.

New Soybean Tissue Sampling Protocol Has Potential to Boost Producer Profits

New Soybean Tissue Sampling Protocol Has Potential to Boost Producer Profits

Three environmental scientists conducting a stream measurement study. A man measures water depth while two women observe and take notes, all wearing protective waterproof gear against a natural, outdoor backdrop.

Cost-Effective Method to Remotely Monitor Streamflow Provides Accurate Measurements

Cost-Effective Method to Remotely Monitor Streamflow Provides Accurate Measurements

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Frequent Mowing Puts Poisonous Weed into Survival Mode

Frequent Mowing Puts Poisonous Weed into Survival Mode

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WATCH: Kelly Vierck – Optimizing Meat Quality | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Kelly Vierck – Optimizing Meat Quality | Behind the Discovery

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May 2024 Arkansas Ag Research Report

May 2024 Arkansas Ag Research Report

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LISTEN: How Pesticides Help Advance Sustainable Agriculture

LISTEN: How Pesticides Help Advance Sustainable Agriculture

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Slow-Growth Diet Before Breeding Offered Better Long-Range Health in Pigs

Slow-Growth Diet Before Breeding Offered Better Long-Range Health in Pigs

USDA-NIFA Grant Supports Microwave Tech to Zap Weed Seeds

USDA-NIFA Grant Supports Microwave Tech to Zap Weed Seeds

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SIDEBAR: How Weeds Build Herbicide Resistance

SIDEBAR: How Weeds Build Herbicide Resistance

LISTEN: Mow less – Studies Show Less is More When Mowing Noxious Weed

LISTEN: Mow less – Studies Show Less is More When Mowing Noxious Weed

Behind the Discovery Targeting Disease Carriers with Emily McDermott, Ph.D. U of A Division of Agriculture Research & Extension University of Arkansas System

WATCH: Emily McDermott – Targeting Disease Carriers | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Emily McDermott – Targeting Disease Carriers | Behind the Discovery

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New Role Aims to Help Faculty Improve Chances at Grant Funding

New Role Aims to Help Faculty Improve Chances at Grant Funding

A physiologist, Wayne Kuenzel, examines a colorful anatomical brain model in a laboratory environment, while pointing at a section of the model, with shelves of lab supplies in the background.

Poultry Scientist Wayne Kuenzel Honored as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

Poultry Scientist Wayne Kuenzel Honored as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

A woman, Sara Orlowski, in a black blouse with glasses stands next to chicken cages in an indoor agricultural facility, with several white chickens in the background.

Researchers Uncover What Makes Some Chickens More Water Efficient than Others

Researchers Uncover What Makes Some Chickens More Water Efficient than Others

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LISTEN: New Fertilizer Decision Tool Could Save Farmers Money and Help the Environment

LISTEN: New Fertilizer Decision Tool Could Save Farmers Money and Help the Environment

Soil Test Lab, Marianna - Samples remaining after testing are stored in case further testing is necessary.

Soil Testing Time Saver Predicts Key Soil Health Characteristics

Soil Testing Time Saver Predicts Key Soil Health Characteristics

A densely packed group of white chickens inside a poultry farm, with one chicken in the foreground slightly more in focus than the others.

International Avian Influenza and One Health Emerging Issues Summit Set for Fall 2024

International Avian Influenza and One Health Emerging Issues Summit Set for Fall 2024

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LISTEN: How Malted Rice Could Become a Key Ingredient in Beer Brewing

LISTEN: How Malted Rice Could Become a Key Ingredient in Beer Brewing

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April 2024 Arkansas Ag Research Report

April 2024 Arkansas Ag Research Report

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WATCH: Becca Muenich – Focusing on Agroecosystems | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Becca Muenich – Focusing on Agroecosystems | Behind the Discovery

A woman wearing a pastel blouse and black gloves prepares food in an industrial kitchen, with colorful bell peppers visible in front of her.

New Food Entrepreneurs Focus of May 10 Event

New Food Entrepreneurs Focus of May 10 Event

Ken Korth, Fiona Goggin, Anna Zajicek, and Terry Martin, from left to right, are holding a big check, $8,000, for 2024 Provost Award for Departmental Excellence

Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Faculty Recognized for Mentorship

Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Faculty Recognized for Mentorship

Pouya Sohrabipour, BAEG student, stands next to his research poster titled "Advanced Poultry Automation: Integrating 3D Vision Reconstruction and Mask R-CNN for Efficient Chicken Handling".

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Student Places First in Poster Competition

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Student Places First in Poster Competition

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AI, Machine Learning Boosts Arkansas Animal Science Research

AI, Machine Learning Boosts Arkansas Animal Science Research

A promotional image for "Behind the Discovery: Supporting the Turfgrass Industry with Wendell Hutchens, Ph.D." featuring a smiling individual and a golf ball on a tee.

WATCH: Wendell Hutchens – Supporting the Turfgrass Industry | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Wendell Hutchens – Supporting the Turfgrass Industry | Behind the Discovery

Claude Kennedy showing a map of the cotton research station. Taken Aug. 24, 2005. (U of A System Division of Agriculture file photo)

Claude Kennedy, Retired Cotton Station Director, Former ASCS Regional Director, Passes Away at 82

Claude Kennedy, Retired Cotton Station Director, Former ASCS Regional Director, Passes Away at 82

Portrait photo of Billy Hargis

New Parasite Affecting Canadian Partridges Named for Arkansas Poultry Scientist

New Parasite Affecting Canadian Partridges Named for Arkansas Poultry Scientist

Arshpreet Khattra was the lead author of a study that developed a framework for food processors to preserve quality and maintain food safety

Food Scientists are Finding Ways to Preserve Food Quality and Ensure Food Safety

Food Scientists are Finding Ways to Preserve Food Quality and Ensure Food Safety

DECISION AID — Farmers have a new fertilizer decision aid available called FRST (Fertilizer Recommendation Support Tool) following years of development by a national coalition of soil scientists. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)

USDA-Grant Supported FRST Project Releases New Fertilizer Prediction Tool

USDA-Grant Supported FRST Project Releases New Fertilizer Prediction Tool

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Nathan McKinney Retires as Assistant Director of Experiment Station

Nathan McKinney Retires as Assistant Director of Experiment Station

VALUE-ADDED — Rusty Rumley, senior staff attorney with the National Agricultural Law Center, will speak on liability in value-added food production at the next "Plan. Produce. Profit!" workshop on May 6. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)

Value-Added Products Focus of ‘Plan. Produce. Profit!’ Workshop May 6

Value-Added Products Focus of ‘Plan. Produce. Profit!’ Workshop May 6

PRE-WEANED TREATMENT — Calves in a study at the Southwest Research and Extension Center in Hope showed more advancement when dewormed before being weaned. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)

Pre-Weaned Calf Deworming Study Showed Improved Weight-Gain, Added Value

Pre-Weaned Calf Deworming Study Showed Improved Weight-Gain, Added Value

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE — Don Hubbell, right, accepts plaque as Distinguished Service Award winner, from Larry Earnest, director of the Rohwer Research Station in Arkansas. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by Mary Hightower)

Former Rohwer Station Director Larry Earnest Passes Away at 62

Former Rohwer Station Director Larry Earnest Passes Away at 62

Agricultural economist Michael Popp discusses CAFF's instruction program on how to run a farm business. The Center for Arkansas Farms and Food held an open house Sept. 13, 2021, for people interested in learning how to farm. (UA System Division of Agriculture photo by Fred Miller)

‘Grow Your Farm’ Short Course Coming Up in May

‘Grow Your Farm’ Short Course Coming Up in May

CLEAN LABELS — Annegret Jannasch, left, and Ya-Jane Wang, professor of carbohydrate chemistry, are looking at the components of pigmented waxy rice to serve as a "clean label" starch strengthener. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)

Researchers Look to Rice for ‘Clean Label’ Ingredients

Researchers Look to Rice for ‘Clean Label’ Ingredients

A promotional graphic titled "Behind the Discovery: Combating Poultry Disease with Billy Hargis, Ph.D." featuring a close-up of a turkey's head and a man with glasses and a beard wearing a red hoodie. The bottom text includes "Division of Agriculture Research & Extension University of Arkansas System".

WATCH: Billy Hargis – Combating Poultry Disease | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Billy Hargis – Combating Poultry Disease | Behind the Discovery

Two people, Scott Lafontaine, left, and Bernardo P. Guimaraes raise a glass of malted rice beer following a year-long study that investigated the suitability of rice for malting and brewing.

Rice Malt Shows Potential to Play a Bigger Role in Beer

Rice Malt Shows Potential to Play a Bigger Role in Beer

Barber pole worms, seen in a petri dish at the Division of Agriculture's parasitology lab, were a focus of the Northwest Arkansas Small Ruminants Field Day.

Fecal Egg Counts may Help Combat Antiparasitic Resistance in Cattle

Fecal Egg Counts may Help Combat Antiparasitic Resistance in Cattle

BLACKBERRY NEWTONS — Biometric sensors that measure force in Newtons were used in silicone finger sleeves to measure the force to pick blackberries as a prerequisite for developing a soft robotic hand. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)

Building a Robotic Hand to Pick Blackberries

Building a Robotic Hand to Pick Blackberries

The Southwest Research and Extension Center near Hope is conducting a three-year study on calf weaning. Two groups are weaned in pasture, one with nose-to-nose mother contact and one in a nearby pasture without contact. A third group is weaned in a "dry lot" away from mothers. (U o fA System Division of Ag photo)

Cattle Buying, Steak Sampling Coming to the 2024 Beef and Forage Field Day in Hope

Cattle Buying, Steak Sampling Coming to the 2024 Beef and Forage Field Day in Hope

Feral hogs are lured to a trap with corn. (Photo courtesy Laurie A. Paulik, USDA Wildlife Services)

Feral Hog Damage Assessment Provides Deeper Understanding in Three States

Feral Hog Damage Assessment Provides Deeper Understanding in Three States

PACESETTERS — Joseph Batta-Mpouma, left, and Gurshagan Kandhola, center, with former advisor Jin-Woo Kim, professor of biological and agricultural engineering. Batta-Mpouma and Kandhola are co-founders of the startup CelluDot, which won the Innovation Pacesetter award at the 2024 Arkansas Business of the Year Awards. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo).

CelluDot Wins Statewide Innovation Award

CelluDot Wins Statewide Innovation Award

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WATCH: Trey Malone – Innovation and Entrepreneurship | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Trey Malone – Innovation and Entrepreneurship | Behind the Discovery

CARBON DIOXIDE SENSORS — Griffiths Atungulu, left, director of the Rice Processing Program, works with Samuel Olaoni, Ph.D. student, on a miniature grain bin to test carbon dioxide sensors for monitoring grain quality. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)

Experimenting with CO2 Sensors for Grain Bin Quality Control

Experimenting with CO2 Sensors for Grain Bin Quality Control

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE — Griffiths Atungulu, right, accepts the 2024 Andersons Cereal and Oilseeds Award of Excellence from Devin Rose with NC-213: The U.S. Quality Grains Research Consortium. (Courtesy photo)

Atungulu Presented 2024 Andersons Cereals and Oilseeds Award of Excellence

Atungulu Presented 2024 Andersons Cereals and Oilseeds Award of Excellence

Portrait photo of Yuan Fang

Yuan Fang Takes Food-Safety Fight to Cellular Level

Yuan Fang Takes Food-Safety Fight to Cellular Level

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Poultry Nutritionist Joins Arkansas Poultry Science Faculty

Poultry Nutritionist Joins Arkansas Poultry Science Faculty

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WATCH: Griffiths Atungulu – Fighting Food Scarcity | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Griffiths Atungulu – Fighting Food Scarcity | Behind the Discovery

PROTEIN PRO — Samira Feyiz specializes in protein chemistry and analysis research as an assistant professor of food science. (Photo courtesy Samira Feyiz)

Protein Specialist Samira Feyzi Joins UA System Food Science Department

Protein Specialist Samira Feyzi Joins UA System Food Science Department

Portrait photo of Brandon McFadden in a suit and shirt

Exchange Program Research Provides Critical Nutrition Recommendations in Tanzania

Exchange Program Research Provides Critical Nutrition Recommendations in Tanzania

FOOD SAFETY — Kristen Gibson, associate professor of food safety and microbiology, is working on a new project to improve sanitation in produce packinghouses. (U of A System Division of Agriculture)

Arkansas Food Safety Expert Tackles Produce Packing with New Grant

Arkansas Food Safety Expert Tackles Produce Packing with New Grant

TURF TALK — Daniel O'Brien recently presented talks on turfgrass research conducted at the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station to several renowned golfcourse management associations. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)

Daniel O’Brien Presents Arkansas Turfgrass Research on World Stage

Daniel O’Brien Presents Arkansas Turfgrass Research on World Stage

CLEAN PLANT PROGRAM — Ioannis Tzanetakis, left, speaks with a plant nursery worker near Srinagar, India, in late 2023 as part of work with the Clean Plant Program of India. (Photo courtesy Ioannis Tzanetakis)

Arkansas Plant Virologist Consults on Clean Plant Program of India to Improve Nation’s Agriculture

Arkansas Plant Virologist Consults on Clean Plant Program of India to Improve Nation’s Agriculture

A combine harvester operates efficiently in a vast agricultural field, harvesting crops under clear skies

Improved Rice Milling Quality May Help Combat Food Insecurity

Improved Rice Milling Quality May Help Combat Food Insecurity

RECOGNITION — Assistant professor and extension specialist Aaron Cato, left, student Megan Jo Daily, center, and associate professor and extension specialist Amanda McWhirt all came away with awards during the 2024 American Society for Horticultural Science Southern Region meeting in Atlanta. (U of A System Division of Ag photo)

Division of Agriculture Faculty, Bumpers College Students Recognized at ASHS Meeting

Division of Agriculture Faculty, Bumpers College Students Recognized at ASHS Meeting

Portrait of Ryan Dickson wearing a blue, green, and white plaid shirt, smiling at the camera with a plain gradient background.

Ryan Dickson Recognized by Greenhouse Grower for Root Zone Research

Ryan Dickson Recognized by Greenhouse Grower for Root Zone Research

SHORTAGE — Empty baby formula shelves at a grocery store in May 2022 illustrate the level of supply shortage experienced across the nation that year. (Photo courtesy Dreamstime.com)

Ag Economists Offer Food for Thought to Improve Baby Formula Supply

Ag Economists Offer Food for Thought to Improve Baby Formula Supply

Ali Ubeyitogullari uses 3-D printing to infuse printed foods with phytochemical nutrient additives. He is also investigating 3-D printing to produce improved probiotic products. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by Fred Miller)

Using 3D Printers and Nanotechnology to Give Nutrition a Boost

Using 3D Printers and Nanotechnology to Give Nutrition a Boost

Trent Roberts, left, and Caio Vieira, accepting awards at the National Conservation Systems Conference.

Arkansas Ag Scientists Roberts, Vieira Recognized for Conservation Work in Rice, Soybeans

Arkansas Ag Scientists Roberts, Vieira Recognized for Conservation Work in Rice, Soybeans

CULTIVATE IQ — Improving farm-to-market supply chains on a regional level is the goal of Cultivate IQ, a platform under development by the Institute for Integrative and Innovative Research at the University of Arkansas. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)

Researchers Awarded $5M to Develop AI Platform Strengthening Regional Food Systems

Researchers Awarded $5M to Develop AI Platform Strengthening Regional Food Systems

NEW NECTARINE — The Ozark Mango™ is a new nectarine from the Arkansas Fruit Breeding Program. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by Paden Johnson)

New Nectarine Released by Arkansas Fruit Breeding Program

New Nectarine Released by Arkansas Fruit Breeding Program

IRRIGATION INVESTIGATION — A new study shows impacts of peer influence in agricultural irrigation practices. (U of A System Division of Ag photo by Kevin Lawson)

Neighborly Influence on Irrigation Choices Could Reinforce Sustainable Practices

Neighborly Influence on Irrigation Choices Could Reinforce Sustainable Practices

SOLAR POWER — Solar panels provide power to a poultry house. The Poultry Solar Analysis tool has been updated with information to help agricultural producers make timely decisions about using solar power on the farm. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)

Going Solar on Your Farm? There’s a Web Tool for That and Funding Deadlines are Looming

Going Solar on Your Farm? There’s a Web Tool for That and Funding Deadlines are Looming

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WATCH: Adnan Alrubaye – Protecting our Food Systems | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Adnan Alrubaye – Protecting our Food Systems | Behind the Discovery

NEW BERRIES — A new thornless, floricane blackberry has been released by the Arkansas Fruit Breeding Program. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by Paden Johnson)

Arkansas Fruit Breeding Program Releases New Late-Season Blackberry

Arkansas Fruit Breeding Program Releases New Late-Season Blackberry

Division of Agriculture experts will be demonstrating the proper techniques for pruning fruit and pecan trees and grape vines during a March 6, 2024, workshop.

Clarksville Fruit Station to Host March 6 Pruning Workshop for Fruit, Pecan Growers

Clarksville Fruit Station to Host March 6 Pruning Workshop for Fruit, Pecan Growers

ARKANSAS AG — Jovita Neliupšiene, left, ambassador to the United States from the European Union, visits with Marty Matlock, professor of biological and agricultural engineering with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. (U of A System photo)

Arkansas Stays Proactive to Maintain EU Trade Amid Expanded Sustainability Requirements

Arkansas Stays Proactive to Maintain EU Trade Amid Expanded Sustainability Requirements

UNMANNED AIRCRAFT — Hamdi Zurqani, remote sensing researcher and assistant professor for the College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources at University of Arkansas at Monticello, inspects a drone outfitted with a LiDAR, or light detection and ranging, system. (U of A System photo courtesy of Zurqani.)

Geospatial AI Provides New Avenue for Forest Health Research

Geospatial AI Provides New Avenue for Forest Health Research

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE — Shane Gadberry, left, director of the Livestock and Forestry Research Station near Batesville, presents a plaque to Mike Looper recognizing him as the American Society of Animal Science Southern Section Distinguished Service Award honoree for 2024. (Photo courtesy of Justin Bartlett)

Looper Honored by American Society of Animal Science

Looper Honored by American Society of Animal Science

From left, Tommy Butts, Nilda Burgos, Tom Barber and Jason Norsworthy. The four were among those earning honors at the Weed Science Society of America annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas. Taken Jan. 22, 2024. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by Bob Scott)

Four Division of Agriculture Faculty Earn Honors from Weed Science Society of America

Four Division of Agriculture Faculty Earn Honors from Weed Science Society of America

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WATCH: Donald Johnson – The Future of Agriculture | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Donald Johnson – The Future of Agriculture | Behind the Discovery

Korean food is gaining popularity in the U.S. (Image by changupn via Pixabay)

Global Center for K-Food Promotes Korean Cuisine Research, Culture and Outreach

Global Center for K-Food Promotes Korean Cuisine Research, Culture and Outreach

CHICKEN VISION — Wayne Kuenzel, professor of physiology and neuroendocrinology, worked with Parker Straight and Paul Gignac to map the chicken brain in 3D using diceCT technology. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)

Poultry Scientists Develop 3D Anatomy Tech to Learn More About Chicken Vision

Poultry Scientists Develop 3D Anatomy Tech to Learn More About Chicken Vision

Portrait photo of Mary Savin

Respected Researcher, Teacher Savin Named Horticulture Department Head

Respected Researcher, Teacher Savin Named Horticulture Department Head

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WATCH: Rupesh Kariyat – Protecting Crops from Insects | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Rupesh Kariyat – Protecting Crops from Insects | Behind the Discovery

BREWING SCHOOL — Larissa Morley, left, a horticulture major, created the "Roasted Revelry Stout" oatmeal stout, and Bernardo Guimaraes, a doctoral food science student, created two IPA (India pale ale) beers as part of the new BREW 4573/5573 Beer Production and Analysis course. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)

Students in New Brewing Class and Certificate Program Unveil Crafted Beers

Students in New Brewing Class and Certificate Program Unveil Crafted Beers

DRIFT STUDY — A University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture study validated U.S. Environmental Protection Agency herbicide drift prediction models. (U of A System Division of Ag photo)

Herbicide Drift Study Provides New Recommendations for Aerial Applications

Herbicide Drift Study Provides New Recommendations for Aerial Applications

Trophies wait their turn at the annual Agriculture Awards ceremony.

Division of Agriculture, Bumpers College Recognize Faculty, Staff Achievements

Division of Agriculture, Bumpers College Recognize Faculty, Staff Achievements

Portrait photo of Sun Ferreira in a dark suit with a necktie

International Experiences Aid New Division of Agriculture Food Scientist, Engineer

International Experiences Aid New Division of Agriculture Food Scientist, Engineer

Ouachita Blackberry

First-Ever Blackberry Genome will Help Lead to Better Blackberries

First-Ever Blackberry Genome will Help Lead to Better Blackberries

The Center for Arkansas Farms and Food will start its 2024 Beginning Farmer classes on Jan. 18 and conduct Small Farm Short Courses three times this year.

CAFF 2024 Beginning Farmer Classes Start Jan. 18

CAFF 2024 Beginning Farmer Classes Start Jan. 18

Fred Bourland, Charles Looney and Mark Cochran are all to be inducted into the Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame in 2024.

Division of Agriculture Has Three Inductees in the 2024 Class of the Agriculture Hall of Fame

Division of Agriculture Has Three Inductees in the 2024 Class of the Agriculture Hall of Fame

Lanier Nalley, left, professor of agricultural economics and agribusiness, and Trent Roberts, professor of crop, soil and environmental sciences, will be wearing new hats as interim department heads beginning Jan. 2, 2024.

Nalley, Roberts Named Interim Department Heads for Ag Economics; Crop Soil and Environmental Sciences

Nalley, Roberts Named Interim Department Heads for Ag Economics; Crop Soil and Environmental Sciences

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WATCH: Danielle Graham – Defending Poultry Health | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Danielle Graham – Defending Poultry Health | Behind the Discovery

A large group of people standing on a staircase looks up to pose for a photo.

Division of Agriculture Looks to Make Arkansas Healthier through DFEND Program

Division of Agriculture Looks to Make Arkansas Healthier through DFEND Program

Portrait photo of Andrew Anderson

Arkansas Ag Economist Helps Producers Develop Risk-Management Strategies

Arkansas Ag Economist Helps Producers Develop Risk-Management Strategies

Rupesh Kariyat, associate professor of crop entomology with the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, took part in a global study on plant-insect interactions that was published in the journal Science.

Kariyat: Global Study on Plant-Herbivore Interactions ‘Opens Window of Possibilities’

Kariyat: Global Study on Plant-Herbivore Interactions ‘Opens Window of Possibilities’

Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Director Jean-Francois Meullenet, left, and Assistant Director Nathan McKinney, right, joined student volunteers Katelyn Helberg and Caroline Wilson for the intake of rice donations to the Jane B. Gearhart Full Circle Food Pantry at the University of Arkansas.

Arkansas Rice Companies Partner with University of Arkansas Campus Food Pantry

Arkansas Rice Companies Partner with University of Arkansas Campus Food Pantry

Horses spring from the starting gate at Oaklawn Park during a race on March 18, 2021.

Picture is Brighter for Off-the-Track Thoroughbreds

Picture is Brighter for Off-the-Track Thoroughbreds

Adam Baker researches ozonated water in food processing during an Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station study

Study Shows Limits of Ozonated Water as Sanitizer in Raw Veggie Processing

Study Shows Limits of Ozonated Water as Sanitizer in Raw Veggie Processing

2023 F2OCUS fellowship members take part in a team-building exercise at the Vines Center near Little Rock. Application for the 2024 F2OCUS program is open through Feb. 2.

Division of Agriculture’s 2024 Future of Food Fellowship Open for Application

Division of Agriculture’s 2024 Future of Food Fellowship Open for Application

Soils Testing & Research

New Recommendations for Soybean Producers Have Potential to Boost Profits

New Recommendations for Soybean Producers Have Potential to Boost Profits

Sun-Ok Lee, left, associate professor of nutrition, and Ali Ubeyitogullari, assistant professor of food engineering, are working to improve probiotics with 3D food printing technology.

Probiotics Research Looks to 3D Printing to Get the Good Stuff in the Gut

Probiotics Research Looks to 3D Printing to Get the Good Stuff in the Gut

SPINACH RESEARCH — Ainong Shi, left, vegetable breeder and associate professor of horticulture with the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, is the principal investigator of a multi-state initiative to develop disease-resistant spinach. A co-principal investigator is Jim Correll, right, Distinguished Professor of entomology and plant pathology with the experiment station. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)

Arkansas Leads $3.57M National Effort to Improve Disease Resistance in Spinach

Arkansas Leads $3.57M National Effort to Improve Disease Resistance in Spinach

Promotional graphic for Behind the Discovery: Building the Cotton Industry

WATCH: Fred Bourland – Building the Cotton Industry | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Fred Bourland – Building the Cotton Industry | Behind the Discovery

Sheep field on a sunny day at the Milo J. Shult Agricultural Research & Extension Center.

NWA Small Ruminants Field Day Attracts Diverse Mix of Sheep, Goat Farmers

NWA Small Ruminants Field Day Attracts Diverse Mix of Sheep, Goat Farmers

Barber pole worms, seen in a petri dish at the Division of Agriculture's parasitology lab, were a focus of the Northwest Arkansas Small Ruminants Field Day.

Necropsy Offers Insights to Parasite Control in Small Ruminants

Necropsy Offers Insights to Parasite Control in Small Ruminants

Dionne Toombs, associate director for programs at USDA-NIFA, said the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture has awarded more than $187 million in funding to the University of Arkansas System since 2018. (U of A System Division of Ag photo)

USDA Officials Shed Light on Mission, Partnerships

USDA Officials Shed Light on Mission, Partnerships

AGRI-FOOD INNOVATION — Jean-François Meullenet, left, director of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, speaks during a panel discussion at the Agri-Food Innovation Summit with Mickey A. Latour of Arkansas State University and Ranu Jung with the Institute for Integrative and Innovative Research (I³R) at the University of Arkansas. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)

Agri-Food Innovation Summit Inspires Entrepreneurial Scientists to Make Big Impacts

Agri-Food Innovation Summit Inspires Entrepreneurial Scientists to Make Big Impacts

INNOVATION — The panel on agricultural and food innovation for the 22nd century included Khoa Luu, left, assistant professor of computer science and computer engineering; Brandon McFadden, professor of agricultural economics and agribusiness; Marty Matlock, professor of biological and agricultural engineering; Parker Cole, associate director of technology commercialization for the Division of Agriculture; Walter Burgess, co-CEO of Power Technology, Inc.; and Sylvia Wulf, CEO of Aquabounty Technologies. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)

Panelists Say Changes Needed to Harness Bio-, Ag-Tech Innovations

Panelists Say Changes Needed to Harness Bio-, Ag-Tech Innovations

Division of Agriculture professor of entomology Ashley Dowling, right, and Khoa Luu, assistant professor of computer science and computer engineering, test out the AI-powered smart insect trap, developed in collaboration with ag-tech company SolaRid AR

Researchers Receive NSF Funding to Continue Building a Smarter Insect Trap

Researchers Receive NSF Funding to Continue Building a Smarter Insect Trap

Billy Hargis, left, Distinguished Professor of poultry science, and poultry science Ph.D. student LaTasha Gray work with a commercial cross white turkey in their research

Division of Agriculture Works to Improve Diagnosis of Disease Affecting Turkeys

Division of Agriculture Works to Improve Diagnosis of Disease Affecting Turkeys

Promotional graphic for Behind the Discovery: Managing Risk, Building Efficiency

WATCH: Andrew McKenzie – Managing Risk, Building Efficiency | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Andrew McKenzie – Managing Risk, Building Efficiency | Behind the Discovery

Portrait of Jada Thompson

THANKSGIVING: Resilient Turkey Industry Rebounds from HPAI, Adapts to Evolving Market

THANKSGIVING: Resilient Turkey Industry Rebounds from HPAI, Adapts to Evolving Market

Portrait image of Darryl Holliday

Director of Food Processing Center at the Market Center of the Ozarks Named

Director of Food Processing Center at the Market Center of the Ozarks Named

Portrait image of Elvis Elli

Adapting Row Crops to Climate Change a Focus of New Arkansas Ag Professor

Adapting Row Crops to Climate Change a Focus of New Arkansas Ag Professor

Research by Gisela Erf, left, Endowed Professor in Avian Immunology, and Alessandro Rocchi, University of Arkansas honors graduate in poultry science, is featured in the latest issue of Discovery journal.

Undergraduate Researchers Featured in 2023 Issue of Discovery Journal

Undergraduate Researchers Featured in 2023 Issue of Discovery Journal

Tellez-Isaias, organizer of the event

Researchers, Educators at Summit Share Efforts to Corral Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

Researchers, Educators at Summit Share Efforts to Corral Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

Portrait photo of Natalie Clay

Entomologist studies forest health from the ground up

Entomologist studies forest health from the ground up

Promotional graphic for Behind the Discovery: Better Calves, Better Food Systems

WATCH: Beth Kegley – Better Calves, Better Food Systems | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Beth Kegley – Better Calves, Better Food Systems | Behind the Discovery

An electric, 15-gallon brewing system has been licensed and bonded as part of the U of A Beverage Development Facility in the food science department at the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station to provide hands-on experience to students in the U of A Certificate of Proficiency in Brewing Science program. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by Paden Johnson)

Crafting the Future: UA System’s Nanobrewery at the Intersection of Innovation, Research and Education

Crafting the Future: UA System’s Nanobrewery at the Intersection of Innovation, Research and Education

Graphic for the 2023 Agri-Food Innovation Summit, being held Nov. 2-3, in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Agri-Food Innovation Summit Puts Spotlight on Arkansas Agriculture and Food Entrepreneurship, Research

Agri-Food Innovation Summit Puts Spotlight on Arkansas Agriculture and Food Entrepreneurship, Research

SEEKING SUSTAINABILITY — As the Southern SARE Fellow, Trey Malone will conduct a two-year investigation of sustainable agriculture efforts nationwide. (U of A System photo)

Arkansas Agricultural Economist Seeks Answers to Sustainability

Arkansas Agricultural Economist Seeks Answers to Sustainability

FIELD DAY — Sheep graze at the Milo J. Shult Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Fayetteville, site of the Oct. 28 Northwest Arkansas Small Ruminants Field Day. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)

Northwest Arkansas Small Ruminants Field Day Set for Oct. 28 in Fayetteville

Northwest Arkansas Small Ruminants Field Day Set for Oct. 28 in Fayetteville

Promotional graphic for Behind the Discovery: Experimentation and Collaboration

WATCH: John Rupe – Experimentation and Collaboration | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: John Rupe – Experimentation and Collaboration | Behind the Discovery

Portrait photo of Lanier Nalley

Study: 1 Percent Increase in Unbroken Rice Could Help Feed Millions More, Boost Producer Profit

Study: 1 Percent Increase in Unbroken Rice Could Help Feed Millions More, Boost Producer Profit

The Agricultural Experiment Station's poultry science department manages these 21-day-old chickens in a commercial poultry house at the Savoy Research Complex. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by Fred Miller)

Center of Excellence for Poultry Science Plans International Bird Flu Summit in Fayetteville

Center of Excellence for Poultry Science Plans International Bird Flu Summit in Fayetteville

Portrait photo of Becca Muenich

Muenich: Agriculture Offers Engineers Opportunities to Improve Sustainability

Muenich: Agriculture Offers Engineers Opportunities to Improve Sustainability

Promotional graphic for Behind the Discovery: Developing Innovative Technology

WATCH: Jin-Woo Kim – Developing Innovative Technology | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Jin-Woo Kim – Developing Innovative Technology | Behind the Discovery

Charles Robinson (left), chancellor of the University of Arkansas, Jean-François Meullenet, director of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station and interim dean of the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, and Deacue Fields, VP of Agriculture for the University of Arkansas System, present during the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees meeting on Sept. 15, 2023, in Fayetteville.

Trustees Praise Agreement between UA-Fayetteville, Division of Agriculture

Trustees Praise Agreement between UA-Fayetteville, Division of Agriculture

Portrait photo of Marco Yáñez, assistant professor of silviculture and forest ecology for the University of Arkansas at Monticello, has a keen interest in climate effects.

New UAM Forestry Faculty Member Yáñez Seeks to Develop Research Related to Climate Extremes

New UAM Forestry Faculty Member Yáñez Seeks to Develop Research Related to Climate Extremes

2023 SYMPOSIUM — Shawna Weimer, director of the Center for Food Animal Wellbeing, will host the centers 2023 symposium both virtually and in-person on Sept. 29

Sept. 29 Center for Food Animal Wellbeing Symposium Offers Virtual and In-Person Attendance

Sept. 29 Center for Food Animal Wellbeing Symposium Offers Virtual and In-Person Attendance

HEADWATERS — Kathleen Cutting takes stream monitoring notes on Brush Creek, a headwater stream of the White River and part of the Beaver Lake watershed.

Taking a Closer Look at Headwater Streams in Light of Climate Change

Taking a Closer Look at Headwater Streams in Light of Climate Change

NEW OPPORTUNITIES — Evelyn Madrigal, left, stands with her adviser Rupesh Kariyat, associate professor of crop entomology for the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station.

Arkansas Ag Experiment Station Undergraduate Externship Cultivates New Scientists

Arkansas Ag Experiment Station Undergraduate Externship Cultivates New Scientists

PHASE II — Joseph Batta-Mpouma, Ph.D., CEO of CelluDot, said the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station will conduct field trials of CelluDot's eco-friendly product designed to mitigate herbicide drift.

NSF Phase II Grant Supports Research to Address Herbicide Drift with Eco-Friendly Additive

NSF Phase II Grant Supports Research to Address Herbicide Drift with Eco-Friendly Additive

ULTRASONOGRAPHY — Brittni Littlejohn, assistant professor of animal science, and her graduate student, Carter Culp, conduct Doppler ultrasonography on the uterine artery of a pregnant cow.

USDA Grant Supports Study of Melatonin Use in Pregnant Cows Grazing Toxic Fescue on Calf Growth

USDA Grant Supports Study of Melatonin Use in Pregnant Cows Grazing Toxic Fescue on Calf Growth

CELEBRATING SUCCESS — Dan Street, far right, is retiring as the director of design and construction for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture. He stands in this July 2018 photo recognizing Nabholz Construction's Award of Excellence for its work on the Don Tyson Center for Agricultural Sciences. Also pictured are Chris Kotter and Mark Dilday of Nabholz Construction, left; Mark Cochran, then-vice president for agriculture; and David Sargent of WER Architects. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)

Street Retires as Director of Design and Construction for Division of Agriculture

Street Retires as Director of Design and Construction for Division of Agriculture

2023 Arkansas Agriculture Profile Paints Portrait of Recovering Industry

2023 Arkansas Agriculture Profile Paints Portrait of Recovering Industry

SEED TREATMENT — Weed scientists Jason Norsworthy, right, and Tommy Butts give a presentation on herbicide resistance during the Rice Field Day at the Rice Research and Extension Center in Stuttgart, Aug. 3, 2023.

Shooting at the Broad Side of Barnyardgrass with Fenclorim

Shooting at the Broad Side of Barnyardgrass with Fenclorim

FOOD PROTECTION — Jennifer Acuff, assistant professor of food microbiology and safety, is president of the Arkansas Association for Food Protection. AAFP's 2023 conference is the association's 15th annual meeting to gather food safety professionals and academics from across the U.S. to boost collaboration in the food industry.

Food Safety Heavy Hitters to Converge on Northwest Arkansas for Annual Conference

Food Safety Heavy Hitters to Converge on Northwest Arkansas for Annual Conference

June Beasley Mann, adventurer, inventor and the one made the Lon Mann Cotton Research Station naming happen. (Image courtesy Mann family).

June Mann, Widow of Former Cotton Council President, Arkansas Cotton Farmer Lon Mann, Dies at 93

June Mann, Widow of Former Cotton Council President, Arkansas Cotton Farmer Lon Mann, Dies at 93

FARMERS FOR TOMORROW — Brian Foster, center left, of Sunny Acres Farms speaks with Farmers for Tomorrow fund supporters at the 2022 fundraising event.

Farmers for Tomorrow Fundraiser Set for Sept. 14 at Center for Arkansas Farms and Food

Farmers for Tomorrow Fundraiser Set for Sept. 14 at Center for Arkansas Farms and Food

POULTRY SCIENCE — Zac Williams, poultry science extension specialist and assistant professor, is a new faculty member with the Center of Excellence for Poultry Science.

New Poultry Extension Specialist Brings Love of Teaching to Arkansas

New Poultry Extension Specialist Brings Love of Teaching to Arkansas

BLACKBERRY SCIENCE — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is supporting Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station research to improve blackberry breeding for consumer preference. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)

Arkansas Blackberry Breeder will Develop New Tools to Unlock Consumer Preference

Arkansas Blackberry Breeder will Develop New Tools to Unlock Consumer Preference

FOOD FOCUS — The 2023 F2OCUS class included eight students, seen with Andrea Myers, food science program technician and product development leader. Pictured are Alyssa Finocchiaro, back left; Myers; Gracie Howard; Kennedy Christmas; Nicholas Stall, front left; Alex Rosales; Alex Lee; Aidan Douglas; and Keith Andzrej Monsalud, front-center. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)

Future of Food Fellowship Opens Students’ Eyes to Possibilities in Food Industry

Future of Food Fellowship Opens Students’ Eyes to Possibilities in Food Industry

GENE EDITS — Peter James Icalia Gann, a Fulbright Scholar in the Cell and Molecular Biology Program, has published work that may offer a remedy to both heat-induced and genetic chalkiness in rice. (U of A System photo)

Gene Editing Improves Grain Quality and Reduces Heat Stress in Rice

Gene Editing Improves Grain Quality and Reduces Heat Stress in Rice

RICE FIELD DAY — More than 350 rice industry professionals turned out Aug. 3 for the 2023 Arkansas Rice Field Day at the Rice Research and Extension Center in Stuttgart. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by Nick Kordsmeier)

Rice Farming Industry Gathers for Arkansas Rice Field Day

Rice Farming Industry Gathers for Arkansas Rice Field Day

2023 Arkansas Turfgrass Field Day - The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture will host a Turfgrass Field Day on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. The field day, located in Fayetteville at the Milo J. Shult Agricultural Research and Extension Center, will present the latest information about new products and research studies.

Arkansas Turfgrass Field Day Returns in Person after Four Years

Arkansas Turfgrass Field Day Returns in Person after Four Years

Portrait photo of Bryan Renk

Renk, who Helped Move Faculty Inventions into the Real World, Retires after 8 Years

Renk, who Helped Move Faculty Inventions into the Real World, Retires after 8 Years

Field day presenter points at a poster while presenting in a field with an overcast sky as a backdrop.

Aug. 10 Pine Tree Field Day to Feature Rice, Soybean Updates

Aug. 10 Pine Tree Field Day to Feature Rice, Soybean Updates

A wet concrete slab with a blue sky

Division of Agriculture Names Atrium at New NE Rice Center for Donor Nutrien Ag Solutions

Division of Agriculture Names Atrium at New NE Rice Center for Donor Nutrien Ag Solutions

Portrait photo of Fred Miller

After 25 Years of Letting the ‘Geeky Side Come Out,’ Science Editor Fred Miller Retires

After 25 Years of Letting the ‘Geeky Side Come Out,’ Science Editor Fred Miller Retires

MICROWAVES — Kaushik Luthra, post-doctoral research associate, right, and Griffiths Atungulu, director of the Arkansas Rice Processing Program, operate a pilot-scale industrial microwave for drying rice. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by Fred Miller)

Is Beer Made with Microwave-Dried Rice Any Different than Air-Dried Rice?

Is Beer Made with Microwave-Dried Rice Any Different than Air-Dried Rice?

PARASITE CONTROL — Jeremy Powell, professor of animal science, and post-doctoral fellow Eva Marie Wray are investigating effective parasite control in Arkansas cattle. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by Fred Miller)

Antiparasitic Resistance Widespread in Parasites that Infect Arkansas Cattle

Antiparasitic Resistance Widespread in Parasites that Infect Arkansas Cattle

BIO AG ENGINEERING — Terry Howell Jr. will lead the biological and agricultural engineering department following the retirement of Lalit Verma. (Courtesy photo)

Howell Succeeds Verma as Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department Head

Howell Succeeds Verma as Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department Head

A man in a suit and tie stands confidently in front of a laboratory, showcasing professionalism and scientific inquiry.

Arkansas Plant Pathologists Develop Novel Protocol to Verify Diagnostic Tests

Arkansas Plant Pathologists Develop Novel Protocol to Verify Diagnostic Tests

Promotional graphic for Behind the Discovery: Economics of Animal Health

WATCH: Jada Thompson – Economics of Animal Health | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Jada Thompson – Economics of Animal Health | Behind the Discovery

BROWN SPOT — Recent diagnostic results have indicated the presence of brown spot needle blight in Arkansas loblolly pine trees. This pine needle sample shows symptoms consistent with the disease. (UA-Monticello photo by Michael Blazier)

Presence of Blight Pathogen Confirmed in Arkansas Pine Trees

Presence of Blight Pathogen Confirmed in Arkansas Pine Trees

Neelendra Joshi adjusting a blue and yellow insect trap hanging on a tree branch in a green field.

Entomologists Study How Colors Attract Wild Bees to Improve Surveys, Other Research

Entomologists Study How Colors Attract Wild Bees to Improve Surveys, Other Research

ALL ABOUT TURF — Mike Richardson, professor of turfgrass science, leads a session at the 2019 Turfgrass Field Day. The 2023 Turfgrass Field Day will be Aug. 1. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)

Turfgrass Field Day Set for Aug. 1 in Fayetteville, Preregistration Open through July 28

Turfgrass Field Day Set for Aug. 1 in Fayetteville, Preregistration Open through July 28

SURVEYED — Ph.D. student Leah Cuthill counts Varroa mites separated from bees collected from Arkansas beekeepers' hives. She is investigating the morphology and other characteristics of the mites, which are public enemy number one for honeybees in the U.S. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by Fred Miller)

Molecular Survey of Parasite Threats Helps Arkansas Beekeepers Protect Their Colonies

Molecular Survey of Parasite Threats Helps Arkansas Beekeepers Protect Their Colonies

COLONIAL ANCESTOR — European dark honeybees, also known as German honeybees, were the standard managed pollinators in early colonial North America. (Stock photo courtesy of Raj Steven)

Researchers Trace Ancestry of Arkansas Honeybees to Original ‘Colonists’

Researchers Trace Ancestry of Arkansas Honeybees to Original ‘Colonists’

Rice Field Day

Aug 3. Rice Field Day to Cover Production, Pests and Policy

Aug 3. Rice Field Day to Cover Production, Pests and Policy

Portrait photo of Lalit Verma

Lalit Verma, Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department Head, Retires after 23 Years

Lalit Verma, Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department Head, Retires after 23 Years

Promotional graphic for Behind the Discovery: The Excitement of Innovation

WATCH: Nilda Roma-Burgos – The Excitement of Innovation | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Nilda Roma-Burgos – The Excitement of Innovation | Behind the Discovery

Crowd of field day participants listens to one of the researcher's presentations.

Pests, Weeds, Variety Trials Focus of Horticulture Field Day in Hope

Pests, Weeds, Variety Trials Focus of Horticulture Field Day in Hope

Man gestures with his hand while presenting during a field day with green crops in the background.

Mid-South Soil Health Study Seeks Links between Tillage, Carbon Sinks, Yield Potential

Mid-South Soil Health Study Seeks Links between Tillage, Carbon Sinks, Yield Potential

Three people stand around a large steaming kettle containing a tomato-based food.

First Food Product Rolls Out from Expanding Farmers’ Opportunities in Northwest Arkansas Program

First Food Product Rolls Out from Expanding Farmers’ Opportunities in Northwest Arkansas Program

Photo of about 30 wine bottles with gold and silver medals placed on a red tablecloth in front of a word cloud poster with food science terms on it.

Muscadine Wine Rises to the Top in 2023 AQW Competition

Muscadine Wine Rises to the Top in 2023 AQW Competition

Exterior northeastern and eastern views of the building.

Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Recognizes Employees for Early Career Performance

Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Recognizes Employees for Early Career Performance

SUN POWER — A mix of 415-watt and 440-watt First Solar Series 6 solar panel modules in an array near Hope now offsets over 80 percent of the electricity demands at the Milo J. Shult Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Fayetteville. (Photo courtesy Entegrity Partners)

Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Taps into Solar Energy

Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Taps into Solar Energy

PRECISION AG — Cengiz Koparan is assistant professor of precision agriculture technology. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by Fred Miller)

Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture isn’t the Future; It’s Now

Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture isn’t the Future; It’s Now

FARM TO MARKET — Brian Foster started Sunny Acres Farm with knowledge gained from the Center for Arkansas Farms and Food. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by Paden Johnson)

Restaurateur-Turned-Farmer Gets First Goods to Local Farmer’s Markets

Restaurateur-Turned-Farmer Gets First Goods to Local Farmer’s Markets

Promotional graphic for Behind the Discovery: Combining High Tech and Old Tech

WATCH: Dongyi Wang – Combining High Tech and Old Tech | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Dongyi Wang – Combining High Tech and Old Tech | Behind the Discovery

Portrait photo of Brigit Rollins

Supreme Court WOTUS Ruling Narrows Definition of Wetlands, but What About Levees?

Supreme Court WOTUS Ruling Narrows Definition of Wetlands, but What About Levees?

ASSEMBLED — The Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station led an international team that assembled the first complete sequence of the blackberry genome. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by Fred Miller)

Scientists Assemble First Complete Genetic Sequence for Blackberries

Scientists Assemble First Complete Genetic Sequence for Blackberries

HOPS RESEARCH — Several varities of hops are grown at the Fruit Research Station in Clarksville as part of research to support specialty crop farmers in Arkansas. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by Fred Miller)

Arkansas Hops Researchers Seek Maximum Yield and Cone Quality

Arkansas Hops Researchers Seek Maximum Yield and Cone Quality

Tomi Obe, assistant professor of poultry science

Novel Wastewater Disinfection Technology Aims to Reduce Water Usage in Poultry Production

Novel Wastewater Disinfection Technology Aims to Reduce Water Usage in Poultry Production

FIELD DAY — Amanda McWhirt and Aaron Cato will give presentations at the 2023 Horticulture Field Day on June 28 in Hope. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by Ryan McGeeney)

Fruits, Veggies and Turfgrass Focus of 2023 Horticulture Field Day in Hope

Fruits, Veggies and Turfgrass Focus of 2023 Horticulture Field Day in Hope

SMART FARM — Industry partners walk through the Poultry Science Smart Farming Research Facility at the Milo J. Shult Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Fayetteville. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by Fred Miller)

Poultry House of Tomorrow Online Today for Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station

Poultry House of Tomorrow Online Today for Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station

Soil Test Lab, Marianna - Samples remaining after testing are stored in case further testing is necessary.

Fertilizer Recommendation Support Tool Development Gets Boost in USDA Funding

Fertilizer Recommendation Support Tool Development Gets Boost in USDA Funding

Promotional graphic for Behind the Discovery: Serving Growers, Big and Small

WATCH: Matt Bertucci – Serving Growers, Big and Small | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Matt Bertucci – Serving Growers, Big and Small | Behind the Discovery

CAREER PATH — Linda Martin is the new resident director of the Rohwer Research Station, following a career path of only 7 miles from Watson, where she grew up. The southeast Arkansas native has big plans to expand the impact and relevance of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station research facility. (Photo submitted)

Woman Who Grew Up 7 Miles from Rohwer Research Station Named Its New Director

Woman Who Grew Up 7 Miles from Rohwer Research Station Named Its New Director

BLACKBERRY NEWTONS — Biometric sensors that measure force in Newtons were used in silicone finger sleeves to measure the force to pick blackberries as a prerequisite for developing a soft robotic hand. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)

How Scientists Developed a Robotic Hand to Pick Blackberries in Arkansas

How Scientists Developed a Robotic Hand to Pick Blackberries in Arkansas

GOLDEN SHOVELS — All of the 200-plus attendees at the may 9, 2023, groundbreaking for the NE Rice Research and Extension Center in Poinsett County in a photo VIPs turning dirt. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by Mary Hightower)

Division of Agriculture Breaks Ground for New Rice Center at Greenfield

Division of Agriculture Breaks Ground for New Rice Center at Greenfield

Cover photo of NERREC Groundbreaking Ceremony

May 9 Groundbreaking Set for New Rice Center at Harrisburg

May 9 Groundbreaking Set for New Rice Center at Harrisburg

Scott Lafontaine investigates the compounds, health benefits and other characteristics of beer. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by Fred Miller)

Can Arkansas Rice Make Non-Alcoholic Beer Better?

Can Arkansas Rice Make Non-Alcoholic Beer Better?

RESEARCH TEAM — Peter James Gann, left, joined Abhilash Rmachandran, Domonic Dharwadker, Yheni Dwiningsiha and Vibha Srivastava in a research project to find rice that can grow on Mars. (U of A System photo)

New Findings Indicate Gene-Edited Rice might Survive in Martian Soil

New Findings Indicate Gene-Edited Rice might Survive in Martian Soil

ONE-OF-A-KIND — Jun Zhu, professor of biological and agricultural engineering, stands before a prototype of the liquid-state poultry litter digester designed to recycle water used in creating struvite from poultry litter. The system also captures biogas from liquid-state anaerobic digestion of poultry litter. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by Fred Miller)

Liquid-State Poultry Litter Digester Prototype Makes Struvite, Biogas and Clean Water

Liquid-State Poultry Litter Digester Prototype Makes Struvite, Biogas and Clean Water

WATER QUALITY — Jacqueline Todd, left, and Ireyra Tamayo conduct water quality tests from sampels taken in the Beaver Lake watershed as part of ongoing water quality studies with Shannon Speir, assistant professor of water quality with the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station. (U of A System photo)

Phosphorus Runoff Studies Show Importance of Stable Banks, Cover Crops

Phosphorus Runoff Studies Show Importance of Stable Banks, Cover Crops

Promotional graphic for Behind the Discovery: Better Nutrition, Better Protein

WATCH: Yan Huang – Better Nutrition, Better Protein | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Yan Huang – Better Nutrition, Better Protein | Behind the Discovery

ON THE FARM — Ashley Appel of Appel Farms is among a growing number of female farmers across the nation. She and her husband, Travis, operate the farm near Elm Springs, Arkansas. (U of A Division of Agriculture photo by Fred Miller)

Beginning Farmers, Ranchers Increase as Total Farm Numbers Decrease

Beginning Farmers, Ranchers Increase as Total Farm Numbers Decrease

MEETING DEMAND — CLM05 is a new medium-grain Clearfield® rice developed by the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture rice breeding program. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)

Division of Agriculture Releases High-Yielding Clearfield Medium-Grain Rice Variety Amid Increased Medium-Grain Demand

Division of Agriculture Releases High-Yielding Clearfield Medium-Grain Rice Variety Amid Increased Medium-Grain Demand

AG ECON AWARD — Bruce Ahrendsen, professor of agricultural economics and agribusiness for the University of Arkansas System, speaks before receiving an award from the USDA Economists Group in Washington, D.C. (Photo courtesy USDA Economists Group)

Ahrendsen Receives USDA Economists Group Award

Ahrendsen Receives USDA Economists Group Award

NUTRITION IN 3D — Ali Ubeyitogullari, assistant professor of food engineering, is applying nanotechnology using supercritical carbon dioxide to boost the nutritional value of 3D-printed foods. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by Fred Miller)

Research Uses Nanotechnology to Boost Dietary Value of 3D Printed Foods

Research Uses Nanotechnology to Boost Dietary Value of 3D Printed Foods

Portrait photo of Mahfuzur Rahman in a navy suit

Food Scientist Improves Plant-Based Protein Processing for Meat, Dairy Substitutes

Food Scientist Improves Plant-Based Protein Processing for Meat, Dairy Substitutes

Adnan Alrubaye, poultry science assistant professor, was awarded approximately $80,000 by the USPOULTRY Foundation to start developing a bacterial vaccine for broilers.

Poultry Science Researcher Awarded Grant to Help Develop Vaccine Against Costly Disease

Poultry Science Researcher Awarded Grant to Help Develop Vaccine Against Costly Disease

Promotional graphic for Behind the Discovery: Understanding Plant Biology

WATCH: Fiona Goggin – Understanding Plant Biology | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Fiona Goggin – Understanding Plant Biology | Behind the Discovery

DRIFT STUDY — A University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture study validated U.S. Environmental Protection Agency herbicide drift prediction models. (U of A System Division of Ag photo)

Herbicide Drift Study Validates EPA Prediction Models, Provides New Recommendations

Herbicide Drift Study Validates EPA Prediction Models, Provides New Recommendations

Pauline Whitaker is being remembered for her generosity in helping improve educational opportunities and healthcare for youth in northwest Arkansas. Her gift helped complete the Animal Science arena that bears her name. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by Fred Miller)

Whitaker’s Interest in Helping Youth Translated into a First-Class Animal Science Center

Whitaker’s Interest in Helping Youth Translated into a First-Class Animal Science Center

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES — Laura Hendrix, interim associate department head of Family and Consumer Sciences for the Division of Agriculture, said the department is "the art and science of all the critical components of quality of life — nutrition, health, money management, relationships, human development and personal growth." (Division of Agriculture photo.)

Women’s History Month: Division of Agriculture Celebrates Women in Leadership

Women’s History Month: Division of Agriculture Celebrates Women in Leadership

Portrait photo of John Anderson

Arkansas Native Elected Next President of Southern Agricultural Economics Association

Arkansas Native Elected Next President of Southern Agricultural Economics Association

Promotional graphic for Behind the Discovery: Enhancing Food Systems

WATCH: Ali Ubeyitogullari – Enhancing Food Systems | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Ali Ubeyitogullari – Enhancing Food Systems | Behind the Discovery

CLOVER STUDY — Dorper sheep graze at the Milo J. Shult Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Fayetteville. (U of A System Division of Ag photo)

Red Clover Extract Improved Food Intake of Sheep on Toxic Tall Fescue

Red Clover Extract Improved Food Intake of Sheep on Toxic Tall Fescue

PHOSPHATE SOURCES — Struvite, upper left, created by an electrochemical method from simulated wastewater, was compared to common phosphate sources and a chemically created struvite. (U of A System Division of Ag photo)

Arkansas Field Studies Show Strengths of Alternative Fertilizer for Corn, Rice and Soybeans

Arkansas Field Studies Show Strengths of Alternative Fertilizer for Corn, Rice and Soybeans

COLLABORATION — The Center for Scalable and Intelligent Automation in Poultry Processing, established by a $5 million USDA-NIFA grant, aims to adapt robotic automation to the poultry processing industry. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)

Arkansas to Lead $5 Million Grant-Established Center to Advance Robotics in Poultry Processing

Arkansas to Lead $5 Million Grant-Established Center to Advance Robotics in Poultry Processing

Portrait photo of Jeff Miller

Ag Communications Researchers Aim to Enhance Industry’s Connection with Consumers

Ag Communications Researchers Aim to Enhance Industry’s Connection with Consumers

Portrait photo of Chrysta Beck

Poultry Science Grad Students Earn Awards for Research Presentations at International Meeting

Poultry Science Grad Students Earn Awards for Research Presentations at International Meeting

HIGH-TECH VIEW — Graduate assistant Chaitanya Kumar Reddy Pallerla investigates the use of hyperspectral imaging to detect a defect in chicken meat. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by Fred Miller)

High-Tech Cameras Focused on Chicken Breast Defect Detection

High-Tech Cameras Focused on Chicken Breast Defect Detection

Promotional graphic for Behind the Discovery: Change in the Billions

WATCH: Shawna Weimer – Change in the Billions | Behind the Discovery

WATCH: Shawna Weimer – Change in the Billions | Behind the Discovery

FARM OPPS — Farm School students work the land at the Center for Arkansas Farms and Food in Fayetteville. A networking event will be held March 9 at Ozark Natural Foods. (U of A System Division of Ag photo)

Farming Opportunity Seekers Network with Farmers March 9 in Fayetteville

Farming Opportunity Seekers Network with Farmers March 9 in Fayetteville

Wendell Hutchens

Turfgrass Foundation Presents Award of Excellence to Researcher for Graduate-Level Work

Turfgrass Foundation Presents Award of Excellence to Researcher for Graduate-Level Work

Portrait photo of Mary Savin and Amanda Terrell

Experiment Station, Bumpers Faculty Selected for LEAD21 Leadership Program

Experiment Station, Bumpers Faculty Selected for LEAD21 Leadership Program

DAMAGE SURVEY — Feral hogs, an invasive species, threaten native species like turkey and deer. A recent survey by the Arkansas Forest Resources Center estimates economic damages from feral hogs. (Courtesy Becky McPeake)

Ark-La-Tex Feral Hog Damage Assessment Provides Deeper Understanding

Ark-La-Tex Feral Hog Damage Assessment Provides Deeper Understanding

Portrait photo of Kyung Soo Kim

Kyung Soo Kim, Retired Division of Agriculture Researcher, Dies at 89

Kyung Soo Kim, Retired Division of Agriculture Researcher, Dies at 89

Portrait photo of Rich Adams in a dark navy suit with a red necktie.

New Researcher Works the Intersection of Statistics, Biology, Computer Science

New Researcher Works the Intersection of Statistics, Biology, Computer Science

Portrait photo of Nick Bateman and Stan De Guzman

Arkansas Ag Researchers Seek Climate-Resilient Rice as Part of USDA Grant

Arkansas Ag Researchers Seek Climate-Resilient Rice as Part of USDA Grant

Portrait photo of Igor Fernandes

Crop Science M.S. Student Places Second in International Yield Prediction Contest

Crop Science M.S. Student Places Second in International Yield Prediction Contest

Portrait photo of Don Johnson

Teaching Method Increases Students’ Interest in Programming and Breadboarding

Teaching Method Increases Students’ Interest in Programming and Breadboarding

TAURUS — The new medium-grain rice Taurus from the University of Arkansas System Divisin of Agriculture offers significant yield advantage to Jupiter and Titan. (U of A System Division of Ag photo)

New Arkansas Medium-Grain Rice Taurus in High Demand as Drought Plagues California

New Arkansas Medium-Grain Rice Taurus in High Demand as Drought Plagues California

FARM SCHOOL — Farm School at the Center for Arkansas Farms and Food started back up in January. Public events will be held in March. (U of A System Division of Ag photo)

Center for Arkansas Farms and Food back in Action with Public Events Set in March

Center for Arkansas Farms and Food back in Action with Public Events Set in March

FACULTY AWARD — Yi Liang, center, accepts the John W. White Outstanding Extension State Faculty award from Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service Director Bob Scott, left, and Vice President of Agriculture Deacue Fields. (U of A System Division of Ag photo by Fred Miller)

Arkansas Engineering Faculty Member Recognized for Outreach to Aid Poultry Sustainability Efforts

Arkansas Engineering Faculty Member Recognized for Outreach to Aid Poultry Sustainability Efforts

LDS Wetting Agent Study Header

Turfgrass Wetting Agent Studies Explore Application Rates and Timings

Turfgrass Wetting Agent Studies Explore Application Rates and Timings

HOT SHOT — An Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station drone’s multispectral camera picks up hot spots on a research putting green during an irrigation cycle. (U of A System Division of Ag photo)

How to Keep Your Food Safe during a Power Outage

How to Keep Your Food Safe during a Power Outage

HOT SHOT — An Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station drone’s multispectral camera picks up hot spots on a research putting green during an irrigation cycle. (U of A System Division of Ag photo)

Arkansas Turfgrass Research Shows Drones Adaptable to Golf Course Water, Labor Issues

Arkansas Turfgrass Research Shows Drones Adaptable to Golf Course Water, Labor Issues

Portrait photo of Beth Kegley

American Society of Animal Science Names Arkansas Researcher Distinguished Service Award Winner

American Society of Animal Science Names Arkansas Researcher Distinguished Service Award Winner

Empty space in the grocery store were the dozen egg containers were. Taken Jan. 23, 2023. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)

Consumers can Expect Egg Prices to Decline, but not to 2021 Levels

Consumers can Expect Egg Prices to Decline, but not to 2021 Levels

Man poses for photo holding two bunches of green grapes

Arkansas Fruit Breeder John R. Clark Reflects on 42-Year Career with Division of Agriculture

Arkansas Fruit Breeder John R. Clark Reflects on 42-Year Career with Division of Agriculture

Woman standing in stream bends to place a small box containing monitoring equipment in the water

Researchers Pursue Cost-Effective Method to Remotely Monitor Streamflow in Small-Scale Watersheds

Researchers Pursue Cost-Effective Method to Remotely Monitor Streamflow in Small-Scale Watersheds

Portrait photo of Dongyi Wang

Researchers Receive $1 Million Grant to Develop Robotic System to Assist Poultry Processing

Researchers Receive $1 Million Grant to Develop Robotic System to Assist Poultry Processing

Portrait photo of Caio Vieira

Soybean Breeder Caio Canella Vieira Joins Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station

Soybean Breeder Caio Canella Vieira Joins Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station

John Clark holds a plaque while posing for a photo in between Lisa Childs and Deacue Fields

Division of Agriculture Faculty Patents Recognized at Awards Ceremony

Division of Agriculture Faculty Patents Recognized at Awards Ceremony

Teardrop shaped awards lined up on a table

Division of Ag, Bumpers College Recognize Extension, Research, Teaching Excellence at Ag Awards

Division of Ag, Bumpers College Recognize Extension, Research, Teaching Excellence at Ag Awards

Portrait photo of Trey Malone

Farm Foundation Names Malone 2023 Agricultural Economics Fellow

Farm Foundation Names Malone 2023 Agricultural Economics Fellow

IMAGING SYSTEM — Swarna Sethu, post-doctoral researcher in biological and agricultural engineering, is the lead entrepreneur in a National Science Foundation I-Corps grant. Sethu and her research team are planning to market an artificial intelligence-guided imaging system that can predict consumer acceptance of food products based on sight. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by Fred Miller)

Research Team Earns NSF Entrepreneurship Grant for Consumer-Savvy AI-Guided Imaging

Research Team Earns NSF Entrepreneurship Grant for Consumer-Savvy AI-Guided Imaging

Portrait photo of Micah Brown

NALC Jan. 18 Webinar to Provide Legislative Update on Foreign Ownership of Ag Land

NALC Jan. 18 Webinar to Provide Legislative Update on Foreign Ownership of Ag Land

Researcher Identifies Microbiota in the Bovine Respiratory Microbiome that can Counter Bovine Respiratory Disease

Researcher Identifies Microbiota in the Bovine Respiratory Microbiome that can Counter Bovine Respiratory Disease

Researcher Identifies Microbiota in the Bovine Respiratory Microbiome that can Counter Bovine Respiratory Disease

Novel Drive-In Sensory Test Booth has Implications Outside Pandemic Conditions

Novel Drive-In Sensory Test Booth has Implications Outside Pandemic Conditions

Novel Drive-In Sensory Test Booth has Implications Outside Pandemic Conditions

Muscadines Vines

Research Shows Hardwood Muscadine Propagation is Possible for Modest Breeding Programs

Research Shows Hardwood Muscadine Propagation is Possible for Modest Breeding Programs

CARBON POWER

Arkansas Researchers Recommend Keeping Residue on the Field for Long-term Benefits

Arkansas Researchers Recommend Keeping Residue on the Field for Long-term Benefits

Two women stand side-by-side in a greenhouse. One is using an instrument to test a soybean plant

Plant-Elicitor Peptides Boost Nematode Resistance in Soybean

Plant-Elicitor Peptides Boost Nematode Resistance in Soybean

RICE REPORT

U.S. Farm Bill Research Includes Arkansas Economists’ International Rice Baseline Report

U.S. Farm Bill Research Includes Arkansas Economists’ International Rice Baseline Report

BOTTOMLANDS — USDA Undersecretary for Natural Resources and Environment Homer Wilkes, center, visits with Division of Agriculture faculty at a research site in Humphrey, Arkansas. Wilkes visited the site on Dec. 16 to announce a $3.7 million grant for research in the Southern Bottomland Region. (Division of Agriculture photo.)

University of Arkansas at Monticello Hosts USDA Official; Announces $3.7 Million Grant

University of Arkansas at Monticello Hosts USDA Official; Announces $3.7 Million Grant

RICE AWARDS — Yeshi Wamishe, left, and Karen Moldenhauer accept awards at the USA Rice Outloook Conference on Dec. 8 in Austin, Texas. (U of A System Division of Ag photo by John Carlin)

Moldenhauer, Wamishe Earn Rice Industry Awards at 2022 Rice Outlook Conference

Moldenhauer, Wamishe Earn Rice Industry Awards at 2022 Rice Outlook Conference

Phosphorus Intake Study

Study Shows No Negative Health Effects on Limit-Fed Diet in ‘High-Risk’ Cattle

Study Shows No Negative Health Effects on Limit-Fed Diet in ‘High-Risk’ Cattle

Portrait of Jada Thompson

Arkansas Ag Econ Professor Jada Thompson Wins SAEA Emerging Scholar Award

Arkansas Ag Econ Professor Jada Thompson Wins SAEA Emerging Scholar Award

enchantment-grape-article

YEAREND: Specialty Crops Took Hard Hit in 2022, Drought Responsible for Lower Yields

YEAREND: Specialty Crops Took Hard Hit in 2022, Drought Responsible for Lower Yields

Close-up of ripe rice plants in a sunlit field.

Division of Agriculture, Anheuser-Busch Team Up to Research, Promote Resource Conservation

Division of Agriculture, Anheuser-Busch Team Up to Research, Promote Resource Conservation

FIRST FELLOWS — The inaugural class of the Future of Food: Opportunities and Careers for Undergraduate Students (F2OCUS) Fellowship Program in 2022 included Maya Henderson, left, Amanda Stuber, Natalie Blake, Derek Mullins, Luke Norman, Sarkis Kalajyan and Addie Gerstner. Application deadline for the 2023 summer fellowship program is Jan. 31, 2023. (U of A System Division of Ag photo)

Applications Now Open for 2023 F2OCUS: Future of Food Undergrad Summer Program

Applications Now Open for 2023 F2OCUS: Future of Food Undergrad Summer Program

Commercial Poultry House

YEAREND: Avian Influenza, Inflation Drive Up Poultry Prices; Faculty Additions Allow for More Specialized Research

YEAREND: Avian Influenza, Inflation Drive Up Poultry Prices; Faculty Additions Allow for More Specialized Research

Phosphorus Intake Study

YEAREND: Drought Accelerates Liquidation of Herds in 2022

YEAREND: Drought Accelerates Liquidation of Herds in 2022

A combine harvester operates efficiently in a vast agricultural field, harvesting crops under clear skies

YEAREND: High Input Costs, Weather Extremes Challenged Rice Growers in 2022

YEAREND: High Input Costs, Weather Extremes Challenged Rice Growers in 2022

2022 SOYBEANS — Soybean plants grow at the Rice Research and Extension Center near Stuttgart in early August. (Division of Agriculture photo by John Lovett.)

YEAREND: Arkansas Soybean Farmers Face Potassium ‘Hidden Hunger,’ Herbicide Resistance Amid Input Cost Increases in 2022

YEAREND: Arkansas Soybean Farmers Face Potassium ‘Hidden Hunger,’ Herbicide Resistance Amid Input Cost Increases in 2022

The 2022 Arkansas corn crop was impacted by high temperatures and drought. (Special to The Commercial/University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture)

YEAREND: Arkansas Pushes Corn through Drought, Rakes in More Winter Wheat Despite Rains

YEAREND: Arkansas Pushes Corn through Drought, Rakes in More Winter Wheat Despite Rains

MENTOR AWARD — Mike Richardson, a department of horticulture faculty member since 1998, was recently presented the University of Arkansas Graduate School and International Education’s Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award. (U of A System Division of Ag photo by Fred Miller)

Arkansas Ag Experiment Station Scientist Wins Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award

Arkansas Ag Experiment Station Scientist Wins Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award

Portrait photo of Aurelie Poncet

Arkansas Farmers, Consultants Asked to Take Part in Survey about Precision Agriculture

Arkansas Farmers, Consultants Asked to Take Part in Survey about Precision Agriculture

Portrait photo of Brittni Littlejohn

Research Suggests Melatonin Improves Growth Performance of Calves Born to Cows that Grazed Toxic Fescue during Gestation

Research Suggests Melatonin Improves Growth Performance of Calves Born to Cows that Grazed Toxic Fescue during Gestation

DRONE TECH — Collaborative research across many states within the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities has helped adapt drone technology as an agricultural tool. (U of A System Division of Ag photo by Fred Miller)

Drones in Agriculture Research Propels Multistate Award

Drones in Agriculture Research Propels Multistate Award

Taste Testing

Sensory Science Center Hosts Collaborative Online Conference with Universities in Italy, Republic of Korea

Sensory Science Center Hosts Collaborative Online Conference with Universities in Italy, Republic of Korea

Tall green grass in a field with a barbed wire fence in the distance

Native Grasses, Silvopasture Part of Arkansas Carbon Sequestration Study

Native Grasses, Silvopasture Part of Arkansas Carbon Sequestration Study

Trey Malone

Arkansas Ag Econ Professor Awarded by Food Distribution Research Society

Arkansas Ag Econ Professor Awarded by Food Distribution Research Society

BIRD’S THE WORD — On Thanksgiving, the day revolves around the turkey. Food safety should be a high priority. (U of A System Division of Agriculture file photo.)

HOLIDAYS: How to Safely Cook the Thanksgiving Turkey

HOLIDAYS: How to Safely Cook the Thanksgiving Turkey

IN THE LAB — Tollett lab Director Randy Moore, DVM, with microbiologist Amy Chapman analyze samples in the Veterinary Diagnostic Lab. (U of A System Division of Agriculture file photo)

National Designation Positions Tollett Veterinary Diagnostic Lab to Aid State’s Animal Disease Response

National Designation Positions Tollett Veterinary Diagnostic Lab to Aid State’s Animal Disease Response

Ponca-Blackberry

Impact of Dietary Protein and Omega-3 Fatty Acids on the Prevention of Obesity and Diabetes

Impact of Dietary Protein and Omega-3 Fatty Acids on the Prevention of Obesity and Diabetes

blackberries in a clamshell container

Conference Focuses on Harnessing Analytical Instruments to Improve Food Flavor, Quality

Conference Focuses on Harnessing Analytical Instruments to Improve Food Flavor, Quality

Two women stand side-by-side in a greenhouse. One is using an instrument to test a soybean plant

How Genetics, Amino Acids and Bacteria Come Together to Combat Soybean Nematode

How Genetics, Amino Acids and Bacteria Come Together to Combat Soybean Nematode

Man wearing glasses and white lab coat uses instrument to test plant seedlings lined in rows on a white vertical farming table.

Arkansas Researchers Screen Spinach for Pathogen Resistance in Vertical Hydroponics

Arkansas Researchers Screen Spinach for Pathogen Resistance in Vertical Hydroponics

CARBON EXPERT Stephen Carpenter

National Ag Law Center Webinar to Describe USDA Civil Rights Developments and the Inflation Reduction Act

National Ag Law Center Webinar to Describe USDA Civil Rights Developments and the Inflation Reduction Act

Climate SMART Soybean

USDA Funds Arkansas Research on Grain Production Greenhouse Gas Emissions

USDA Funds Arkansas Research on Grain Production Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Asia Kud

Researcher Probes Genetic Mechanisms by which Nematodes Overcome Resistance

Researcher Probes Genetic Mechanisms by which Nematodes Overcome Resistance

CFAW Symposium

Tyson Center for Food Animal Wellbeing Hosts 2022 Symposium

Tyson Center for Food Animal Wellbeing Hosts 2022 Symposium

Microgreen

Microgreen Pathogen Susceptibility Dependent on Plant Variety, Growing Media

Microgreen Pathogen Susceptibility Dependent on Plant Variety, Growing Media

Mathew Joseph Post

Pioneer Arkansas Grape Grower, Winemaker Mathew Post Leaves Legacy with Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station

Pioneer Arkansas Grape Grower, Winemaker Mathew Post Leaves Legacy with Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station

Kristen Gibson

Researchers Receive $550,000 USDA-NIFA Grant to Develop Farmers Market Food Safety Game

Researchers Receive $550,000 USDA-NIFA Grant to Develop Farmers Market Food Safety Game

hops

Arkansas Breweries Partner in Arkansas Ag Experiment Station Hops Study

Arkansas Breweries Partner in Arkansas Ag Experiment Station Hops Study

Arkansas Food Protection Contest

Food Science Graduate Students Win 10 Awards in Arkansas Food Protection Contest

Food Science Graduate Students Win 10 Awards in Arkansas Food Protection Contest

Efficient Soybeans

Arkansas Soybean Researchers Breed for ‘Plasticity’ in Various Environments

Arkansas Soybean Researchers Breed for ‘Plasticity’ in Various Environments

Clean Plant Center for Berries

National Clean Plant Center for Berries Expands Capabilities with New Home

National Clean Plant Center for Berries Expands Capabilities with New Home

Wendell Hutchens

Technological Advances for Turfgrass Management a Focus of New Faculty Member

Technological Advances for Turfgrass Management a Focus of New Faculty Member

Emily Bellis

Artificial Intelligence Programmer in Ag Tech Named ABI New Investigator of the Year

Artificial Intelligence Programmer in Ag Tech Named ABI New Investigator of the Year

Soil scientist Gerson Drescher

Arkansas Study Shows Soil Nutrient Test Results Can Vary When Soil is Very Dry

Arkansas Study Shows Soil Nutrient Test Results Can Vary When Soil is Very Dry

Student Research Journal

Undergraduate Student Research Highlighted in 2022 Issue of Discovery Journal

Undergraduate Student Research Highlighted in 2022 Issue of Discovery Journal

Portrait photo of Scott Lafontaine in white background

Flavor chemist joins experiment station, Bumpers College food science faculty

Flavor chemist joins experiment station, Bumpers College food science faculty

Hannah Wright-Smith

Cooperative Extension Service Welcomes New Weed Specialist to Horticulture Faculty

Cooperative Extension Service Welcomes New Weed Specialist to Horticulture Faculty

CATTLE EDUCATION Charles Looney

Cattle Improvement Professor Receives Award for His Contributions

Cattle Improvement Professor Receives Award for His Contributions

Tomi Obe, assistant professor of poultry science

New Poultry Science Researcher Plans to Pursue Foodborne Pathogen Control

New Poultry Science Researcher Plans to Pursue Foodborne Pathogen Control

Plant Pathologist Martin Egan

Arkansas Rice Blast Research Garners Nearly $1M National Science Foundation Award

Arkansas Rice Blast Research Garners Nearly $1M National Science Foundation Award

Nilda Burgos

Research Uncovers 2 Pathways to Herbicide Resistance in Weedy Rice

Research Uncovers 2 Pathways to Herbicide Resistance in Weedy Rice

Farmers for Tomorrow

Farmers for Tomorrow Fundraiser Set Oct. 19 to Support Aspiring Farmers

Farmers for Tomorrow Fundraiser Set Oct. 19 to Support Aspiring Farmers

Portrait photo of Brandon McFadden in a suit and shirt

McFadden Joins Division of Agriculture as Tyson Endowed Chair Ag Economist

McFadden Joins Division of Agriculture as Tyson Endowed Chair Ag Economist

Bumpers College Service Awards

Division, College Faculty, Staff Honored at Bumpers College Service Awards Reception

Division, College Faculty, Staff Honored at Bumpers College Service Awards Reception

Insect Festival

Insect Festival 2022 Brings Loads of Buggy Fun to Northwest Arkansas

Insect Festival 2022 Brings Loads of Buggy Fun to Northwest Arkansas

Soybean Plots

Why We Need a Soybean Variety that cannot Fix Nitrogen

Why We Need a Soybean Variety that cannot Fix Nitrogen

Margaret Worthington Muscadine Workshop

Seedless Muscadines can Put the Folksy Southerner One Step Closer to the Dinner Table

Seedless Muscadines can Put the Folksy Southerner One Step Closer to the Dinner Table

Devine Muscadine

Muscadine Post-Harvest Research Focuses on Shelf-Life, Consumer Preference

Muscadine Post-Harvest Research Focuses on Shelf-Life, Consumer Preference

CARBON EXPERT Stephen Carpenter

Sept. 28 Webinar Highlights Current Market, Importance of Carbon Contracts

Sept. 28 Webinar Highlights Current Market, Importance of Carbon Contracts

Don Steinkraus

Retired Entomologist Helped Pioneer IPM; Brought Bugs to the People

Retired Entomologist Helped Pioneer IPM; Brought Bugs to the People

Portrait photo of Gerson Drescher

Postdoctoral Researcher Hired as Assistant Professor of Soil Fertility

Postdoctoral Researcher Hired as Assistant Professor of Soil Fertility

Man poses for camera holding certificate

Poultry Science Graduate Student Wins Research Award for 3D Technology in Visual Pathways of Birds

Poultry Science Graduate Student Wins Research Award for 3D Technology in Visual Pathways of Birds

2022 Beef Field Day SWREC

Oct. 28 Field Day to Address Drought’s Effect on Cattle, Forages and More

Oct. 28 Field Day to Address Drought’s Effect on Cattle, Forages and More

Winter Legume Cover Crop Study

Lower Seeding Rates Produce Same Results as Extra Seeds for Winter Legume Cover Crop

Lower Seeding Rates Produce Same Results as Extra Seeds for Winter Legume Cover Crop

Marvin Childers Solar Poultry Farm

Researchers Developing Tool to Help Poultry Producers Realize Full Value of Solar Technology

Researchers Developing Tool to Help Poultry Producers Realize Full Value of Solar Technology

David Caldwell

Poultry Science Department Head Honored as Fellow of the Poultry Science Association

Poultry Science Department Head Honored as Fellow of the Poultry Science Association

Amelia Woods

Tyson Center for Food Animal Wellbeing to Host Poultry Welfare Symposium Oct. 12

Tyson Center for Food Animal Wellbeing to Host Poultry Welfare Symposium Oct. 12

CARBON POWER

Long-Term Arkansas Soil Health Study Shows Benefits of Carbon Sequestration

Long-Term Arkansas Soil Health Study Shows Benefits of Carbon Sequestration

UP IN SMOKE

The Cost of Burning Crop Residue is not just Lost Nitrogen

The Cost of Burning Crop Residue is not just Lost Nitrogen

SMART FARMING

New Smart Farming Research Facility will Enable Cutting-Edge Poultry Science Research

New Smart Farming Research Facility will Enable Cutting-Edge Poultry Science Research

Phillip Owens

Owens, USDA-ARS Scientist and Crop Science Faculty Member, Named Fellow

Owens, USDA-ARS Scientist and Crop Science Faculty Member, Named Fellow

MICROBIOMES Jiangchao Zhao

Researcher Employs Microorganisms to Counter Major Disease Affecting Beef Industry

Researcher Employs Microorganisms to Counter Major Disease Affecting Beef Industry

Arkansas Beef Council

Division of Agriculture Beef Research, Education Supported by Arkansas Beef Council

Division of Agriculture Beef Research, Education Supported by Arkansas Beef Council

Plant Health Lab

New Equipment Expands Research, Diagnostic Capabilities at the Arkansas Plant Health Clinic

New Equipment Expands Research, Diagnostic Capabilities at the Arkansas Plant Health Clinic

Jin Woo Kim seated at a desk, focused on two computer screens displaying various applications and information.

Arkansas Ag Experiment Station Researcher to Lead IEEE Nanotechnology Council

Arkansas Ag Experiment Station Researcher to Lead IEEE Nanotechnology Council

Trent Roberts soil fertility

Doctoral Student Wins American Society of Agronomy and Crop Science Society Awards

Doctoral Student Wins American Society of Agronomy and Crop Science Society Awards

See & Spray technology demonstration

Division of Agriculture Demonstrates One Possible ‘Future of Weed Control’

Division of Agriculture Demonstrates One Possible ‘Future of Weed Control’

Shannon Speir

Arkansas Researcher’s Collaborative Method May Reveal Solutions to Water Quality Issues

Arkansas Researcher’s Collaborative Method May Reveal Solutions to Water Quality Issues

Turfgrass Soil Sample

Arkansas Turfgrass Scientists Test More Wetting Agents to Control ‘Localized Dry Spot’

Arkansas Turfgrass Scientists Test More Wetting Agents to Control ‘Localized Dry Spot’

Devine Muscadine

Muscadine Grape Workshop and Field Day Set for Sept. 19 in Clarksville

Muscadine Grape Workshop and Field Day Set for Sept. 19 in Clarksville

Portrait photo of HanSeok Seo

Researchers Use AI to Assist with Early Detection of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Researchers Use AI to Assist with Early Detection of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Keith Striegler

New President of American Society for Enology and Viticulture has Arkansas Ties

New President of American Society for Enology and Viticulture has Arkansas Ties

Arkansas Bred Rice

New Rice Varieties Ozark, Taurus and ARoma 22 Highlighted at Rice Field Day

New Rice Varieties Ozark, Taurus and ARoma 22 Highlighted at Rice Field Day

Crop Value Trent Roberts

Soil Nutrient Replacement Something to Consider if Burning, Baling Crop Residue

Soil Nutrient Replacement Something to Consider if Burning, Baling Crop Residue

Weed Science Jason Norsworthy

Weed Scientists Explore New Modes of Action on Barnyardgrass in Rice

Weed Scientists Explore New Modes of Action on Barnyardgrass in Rice

Portrait of man wearing glasses

Pest Management through Plant Defenses a Focus of New Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Entomologist

Pest Management through Plant Defenses a Focus of New Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Entomologist

Pythium myriotylum

Why Pythium-Resistant Spinach and Arugula is Such a Big Deal

Why Pythium-Resistant Spinach and Arugula is Such a Big Deal

Rice Lines

Hundreds Gather for First In-Person Rice Field Day in Stuttgart Since COVID-19 Lockdown

Hundreds Gather for First In-Person Rice Field Day in Stuttgart Since COVID-19 Lockdown

Bowery Farming

Bowery Farming Collaborates with Arkansas Scientists to Develop Super Spinach

Bowery Farming Collaborates with Arkansas Scientists to Develop Super Spinach

Close-up view of two rows of tall corn plants forming a natural corridor.

New FCIC Rules Give Direct Marketers More Flexibility on Crop Insurance

New FCIC Rules Give Direct Marketers More Flexibility on Crop Insurance

DRIVE-IN SENSORY

‘Sustainable Sensory Science’ Method Offers Panelists Safe, Realistic Conditions

‘Sustainable Sensory Science’ Method Offers Panelists Safe, Realistic Conditions

Samuel Fernandes

Plant Genetics a Focus of New Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Statistician

Plant Genetics a Focus of New Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Statistician

The See & Spray

Machine Learning vs Weeds: Aug. 23 Field Day at Keiser to Feature New Tech to Help Farmers

Machine Learning vs Weeds: Aug. 23 Field Day at Keiser to Feature New Tech to Help Farmers

RICE REPORT

Arkansas Economists’ International Rice Baseline Report Contributes to U.S. Farm Bill Research

Arkansas Economists’ International Rice Baseline Report Contributes to U.S. Farm Bill Research

soil for water

Soil for Water Project Looks at Effects of Overgrazing

Soil for Water Project Looks at Effects of Overgrazing

A woman, Sara Orlowski, in a black blouse with glasses stands next to chicken cages in an indoor agricultural facility, with several white chickens in the background.

Chickens Selectively Bred for Water Efficient Traits

Chickens Selectively Bred for Water Efficient Traits

Rice Field Day

Rice Field Day Returns Live and In-Person Aug. 5 in Stuttgart

Rice Field Day Returns Live and In-Person Aug. 5 in Stuttgart

NERREC Irrigation

Arkansas Discovery Farms Hosts Rice Production Tour in NE Arkansas on July 20

Arkansas Discovery Farms Hosts Rice Production Tour in NE Arkansas on July 20

Cotton Sustainability Field Day

Cotton Field Day Returns to Judd Hill Foundation Farm with New Focus

Cotton Field Day Returns to Judd Hill Foundation Farm with New Focus

John Clark

Arkansas Fruit Breeder Awarded by American Pomological Society for Outreach, Service

Arkansas Fruit Breeder Awarded by American Pomological Society for Outreach, Service

Microgreen Food Safety Research

Microgreen Vulnerability to Pathogens Characterized by Researchers

Microgreen Vulnerability to Pathogens Characterized by Researchers

Native Bee Health

Non-Lethal Levels of Pesticides Can Cause Life-Altering Effects on Bee Larvae, Study Shows

Non-Lethal Levels of Pesticides Can Cause Life-Altering Effects on Bee Larvae, Study Shows

Portrait of Jada Thompson

Did Biosecurity Lessons in 2015 Curb the 2022 Bird Flu Outbreak Deaths? An Arkansas Agricultural Economist Has a Clue

Did Biosecurity Lessons in 2015 Curb the 2022 Bird Flu Outbreak Deaths? An Arkansas Agricultural Economist Has a Clue

Adair Bollenbacher Scholarships

U of A, UA System Division of Agriculture Sign Special Agreement

U of A, UA System Division of Agriculture Sign Special Agreement

Asian Longhorned tick

Research Tracking Cattle Disease Turns Up Invasive Ticks in Washington County

Research Tracking Cattle Disease Turns Up Invasive Ticks in Washington County

Trey Malone

New Ag Economist Focuses on Food Systems and Agricultural Supply Chains

New Ag Economist Focuses on Food Systems and Agricultural Supply Chains

Calf Weaning Study

Pasture-Weaned Calves May Be More Cost-Effective Than ‘Dry Lot’ Calves

Pasture-Weaned Calves May Be More Cost-Effective Than ‘Dry Lot’ Calves

JF Meullenet

Meullenet Earns Excellence in Leadership Award from Southern Association of Agricultural Experiment Station Directors

Meullenet Earns Excellence in Leadership Award from Southern Association of Agricultural Experiment Station Directors

Poultry Science Research Day

Water Conservation Focus of First Poultry Science Research Day

Water Conservation Focus of First Poultry Science Research Day

Chris Henry

Pitless Tailwater Recovery Irrigation a Paradigm Change for Rice

Pitless Tailwater Recovery Irrigation a Paradigm Change for Rice

Eunchun Park

Crop Insurance Ratings, Precision Agriculture Focus of Arkansas Agricultural Economist

Crop Insurance Ratings, Precision Agriculture Focus of Arkansas Agricultural Economist

Strawberry Planting Date Study

Delayed Strawberry Planting in the Fall Impacts Spring Returns

Delayed Strawberry Planting in the Fall Impacts Spring Returns

Mary Savin

Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences Professor Named Assistant Director of Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station

Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences Professor Named Assistant Director of Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station

Native biting midges

Entomologist Wants to Know If Invasive Mosquitoes, Native Biting Midges Make Good Neighbors

Entomologist Wants to Know If Invasive Mosquitoes, Native Biting Midges Make Good Neighbors

Local Foods

Program Aims to Improve Soil Health for Northwest Arkansas Specialty Crops

Program Aims to Improve Soil Health for Northwest Arkansas Specialty Crops

2022 RoPE Awards

Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Presents 2022 RoPE Awards

Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Presents 2022 RoPE Awards

Ya-Jane Wang is a professor of carbohydrate chemistry in the department of food science. (UA System Division of Agriculture photo by Fred Miller)

Food Science Professor Wang Chosen as Fulbright Scholar for Rice Project in Brazil

Food Science Professor Wang Chosen as Fulbright Scholar for Rice Project in Brazil

Jean-François Meullenet

Agricultural Experiment Station Director Selected as Interim Dean for Bumpers College

Agricultural Experiment Station Director Selected as Interim Dean for Bumpers College

NOT THIRSTY — Sara Orlowski, assistant professor of poultry science, is selecting broilers for water efficiency. Her aim is to breed for birds that maintain consistent feed conversion and weight gain while consuming less water. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by Fred Miller)

Experiment Station Researcher in Search of a More Water Efficient Chicken

Experiment Station Researcher in Search of a More Water Efficient Chicken

Lawson Connor

Environmental Sustainability a Focus of New University of Arkansas Economist

Environmental Sustainability a Focus of New University of Arkansas Economist

Samantha Howe

U of A Graduate Research Assistant Named American Society of Animal Science Young Scholar

U of A Graduate Research Assistant Named American Society of Animal Science Young Scholar

Deacue Fields

UA System Board of Trustees Confirms Fields as VP-Agriculture

UA System Board of Trustees Confirms Fields as VP-Agriculture

Strawberry Planting Date Study

Fall Planting Strawberries? When is too Late, and too Early, to Plant in Arkansas?

Fall Planting Strawberries? When is too Late, and too Early, to Plant in Arkansas?

Muscadines Vines

Research Shows Hardwood Muscadine Propagation is Possible for Small Programs

Research Shows Hardwood Muscadine Propagation is Possible for Small Programs

Small Ruminant

Fecal Egg Count Service Saves Arkansas Producers Money, Animals

Fecal Egg Count Service Saves Arkansas Producers Money, Animals

Derico Setyabrata

Dry-Aged Beef Current Focus of New Animal Science Faculty Member

Dry-Aged Beef Current Focus of New Animal Science Faculty Member

Loren Davis and Christopher Stuckey

First Two Students Complete Food Science Department’s Brewing Science Certification

First Two Students Complete Food Science Department’s Brewing Science Certification

Puerto Rico Rice Research

Arkansas Rice Breeding Program Piles Up Record Off-Season Harvest in Puerto Rico

Arkansas Rice Breeding Program Piles Up Record Off-Season Harvest in Puerto Rico

Food Focused

Fellows Chosen for First F<sup>2</sup>OCUS Future of Food Undergraduate Summer Program

Fellows Chosen for First F²OCUS Future of Food Undergraduate Summer Program

Portrait photo of Kristen Gibson

Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Names Kristen Gibson Director of Center for Food Safety

Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Names Kristen Gibson Director of Center for Food Safety

Acuff Food Safety Lab

Arkansas Food Scientist Lands USDA-NIFA Grant to Investigate Low-Moisture Food Processing Safety

Arkansas Food Scientist Lands USDA-NIFA Grant to Investigate Low-Moisture Food Processing Safety

Tomato fruit worm

Study on Pyrethroid Resistance in Tomato Fruitworm Develops New Recommendations

Study on Pyrethroid Resistance in Tomato Fruitworm Develops New Recommendations

Silvopasture beef

Study Identifies Cattle Forages for Wooded Settings to Establish Productive ‘Silvopastures’

Study Identifies Cattle Forages for Wooded Settings to Establish Productive ‘Silvopastures’

Navam Hettiarachchy

Hettiarachchy, Renowned Food Chemist, Retires after nearly 30 Years of Research, Teaching, Service

Hettiarachchy, Renowned Food Chemist, Retires after nearly 30 Years of Research, Teaching, Service

ARoma22

New Jasmine-Type Aromatic Rice Line Released by Arkansas Rice Breeding Program as Demand Heats Up

New Jasmine-Type Aromatic Rice Line Released by Arkansas Rice Breeding Program as Demand Heats Up

Rice Bin

On-Farm Rice Drying Guidelines Developed by Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station’s Rice Processing Program

On-Farm Rice Drying Guidelines Developed by Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station’s Rice Processing Program

Phosphorus Intake Study

Northwest Arkansas Beef Production Field Day Set for April 28

Northwest Arkansas Beef Production Field Day Set for April 28

Table at a farmers market, displaying lettuce, asparagus, radishes and carrots for sale.

Northwest Arkansas farmers market program helps growers expand sales opportunities

Northwest Arkansas farmers market program helps growers expand sales opportunities

Cover Crops

Study Shows Cover Crops can Improve Yield in Soybeans

Study Shows Cover Crops can Improve Yield in Soybeans

Weaning Calves

Pasture-Weaned Calves Put Weight Back on Faster, Study Shows

Pasture-Weaned Calves Put Weight Back on Faster, Study Shows

CAFF Open House

2022 Beginner Farmer Course Recordings Available Online until Oct. 31, Series Returns in January

2022 Beginner Farmer Course Recordings Available Online until Oct. 31, Series Returns in January

Rice Gas

Nitrous Oxide Study Points to Tailwater Recovery to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Rice

Nitrous Oxide Study Points to Tailwater Recovery to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Rice

Phosphorus Intake Study

Phosphorus Supplements May Not be Needed for Heifers Grazing High-P Pastures

Phosphorus Supplements May Not be Needed for Heifers Grazing High-P Pastures

Wine Tasting

Survey Finds Grape Variety an Important Factor in Wine Selection for Arkansas Wine Consumers

Survey Finds Grape Variety an Important Factor in Wine Selection for Arkansas Wine Consumers

Arkansas Quality Wine

New Survey Open to Gauge Consumer Awareness, Use of Arkansas-Made Wines

New Survey Open to Gauge Consumer Awareness, Use of Arkansas-Made Wines

Pacific GeneTech

Pacific GeneTech Plans Arkansas Production Facility for Animal Vaccine Licensed from Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station

Pacific GeneTech Plans Arkansas Production Facility for Animal Vaccine Licensed from Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station

Tailwater Recovery Irrigation

Tailwater Recovery Research Shows Significant Water Savings in Row Rice

Tailwater Recovery Research Shows Significant Water Savings in Row Rice

Luke Howard lab

Luke Howard Retires after 24 Years Investigating Hidden Health Benefits of Food

Luke Howard Retires after 24 Years Investigating Hidden Health Benefits of Food

locomotive-110

Potential Potash, Phosphate Shortage Latest Ingredient to ‘Perfect Storm’ for Growers, Economists, Soil Experts Say

Potential Potash, Phosphate Shortage Latest Ingredient to ‘Perfect Storm’ for Growers, Economists, Soil Experts Say

Insect Toxicology Lab-Bees

Researchers Investigate Health Impacts of Residual Pesticides on Wild Bees

Researchers Investigate Health Impacts of Residual Pesticides on Wild Bees

Swine Gut Microbiome

Animal Scientists Pioneer New Methods for Culturing Swine Gut Microbiomes

Animal Scientists Pioneer New Methods for Culturing Swine Gut Microbiomes

Carbon Contracts

March 23 National Agricultural Law Center Webinar will Provide Insight on Carbon Contracts

March 23 National Agricultural Law Center Webinar will Provide Insight on Carbon Contracts

Future of Food Fellowship

Future of Food Fellowship Program Seeks Food Science Crossover Undergraduates

Future of Food Fellowship Program Seeks Food Science Crossover Undergraduates

Mid South Conf

Future of Dicamba, 2023 Farm Bill on Agenda at June 10 Mid-South Agricultural & Environmental Law Conference

Future of Dicamba, 2023 Farm Bill on Agenda at June 10 Mid-South Agricultural & Environmental Law Conference

Don Hubbell-RCAS

Hubbell Receives Honor from Research Center Administrators Society

Hubbell Receives Honor from Research Center Administrators Society

Alejandro Rojas

Arkansas Researchers Lead Fight Against Pathogens in Greenhouses, Hydroponics

Arkansas Researchers Lead Fight Against Pathogens in Greenhouses, Hydroponics

Benjamin Babst

Sugars are Important to Plants but not Essential for Sap Flow

Sugars are Important to Plants but not Essential for Sap Flow

A combine harvester operates efficiently in a vast agricultural field, harvesting crops under clear skies

Updated Decision Tool Helps Farmers Decide Whether to Cut Potassium Fertilizer during Record Fertilizer Prices

Updated Decision Tool Helps Farmers Decide Whether to Cut Potassium Fertilizer during Record Fertilizer Prices

Division of Agriculture Honors Outstanding Faculty, Staff at Annual Awards Ceremony

Division of Agriculture Honors Outstanding Faculty, Staff at Annual Awards Ceremony

Rice Bin

Rice Processing Program Develops On-Farm Drying Guidelines to Maximize Quality, Reduce Energy

Rice Processing Program Develops On-Farm Drying Guidelines to Maximize Quality, Reduce Energy

Maria Zaccaro-Gruener

Bumpers College Student Named Outstanding Ph.D. Student in Weed Science

Bumpers College Student Named Outstanding Ph.D. Student in Weed Science

Phosphorus Intake Study

Evaluation of the Phosphorus Intake on Beef Heifer Growth Performance and Conception

Evaluation of the Phosphorus Intake on Beef Heifer Growth Performance and Conception

Long-Cane Blackberry Greenhouse

Arkansas Research on Long-Cane Blackberries in Soilless Substrate Makes Headway

Arkansas Research on Long-Cane Blackberries in Soilless Substrate Makes Headway

Marty Matlock, standing outdoors in front of a mountainous landscape with a lake and pine trees.

Matlock Elected to National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Board Valued for Expertise in Agriculture

Matlock Elected to National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Board Valued for Expertise in Agriculture

Shawna Weimer

New Director Named to Lead Center for Food Animal Well-Being

New Director Named to Lead Center for Food Animal Well-Being

Beer Hops

Little Rock Brewery to Offer Beer Made with Arkansas Hops

Little Rock Brewery to Offer Beer Made with Arkansas Hops

Better Beer Brewing

Jan. 2022: Better Beer Brewing, Night Pollinators and Weedy Rice

Jan. 2022: Better Beer Brewing, Night Pollinators and Weedy Rice

Renee Threlfall

Food Scientist Threlfall Named ASHS Southern Region Distinguished Researcher

Food Scientist Threlfall Named ASHS Southern Region Distinguished Researcher

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Division of Agriculture Releases High-Yielding Clearfield Rice Variety through Horizon Ag

Division of Agriculture Releases High-Yielding Clearfield Rice Variety through Horizon Ag

Tomato fruit worm

Arkansas Tomato Fruit Worm Study Develops New Insecticide Recommendations

Arkansas Tomato Fruit Worm Study Develops New Insecticide Recommendations

Taurus 19AR033

Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Rice Breeders Release Two New Conventional Lines

Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Rice Breeders Release Two New Conventional Lines

Nathan Slaton is speaking

Jonesboro to Host 2022 Conservation Systems Conferences

Jonesboro to Host 2022 Conservation Systems Conferences

Jin Woo Kim seated at a desk, focused on two computer screens displaying various applications and information.

Arkansas Nanotech Researcher Jin-Woo Kim Named IEEE Fellow

Arkansas Nanotech Researcher Jin-Woo Kim Named IEEE Fellow

Chickens feeding

Poultry Science Researchers Fine Tune Chicken Sprinkler Technology

Poultry Science Researchers Fine Tune Chicken Sprinkler Technology

Price Discovery Issues in the Fed Cattle Market

Analysis: House Bill on Cattle Price Discovery may Chill Innovation in Beef Markets, could Mean Cost Burden on Arkansas Cow-Calf Operations

Analysis: House Bill on Cattle Price Discovery may Chill Innovation in Beef Markets, could Mean Cost Burden on Arkansas Cow-Calf Operations

Flooded Timberland

Division of Agriculture Presents Forest Management Plan for its Stations, Includes Oak Regeneration Project at Pine Tree

Division of Agriculture Presents Forest Management Plan for its Stations, Includes Oak Regeneration Project at Pine Tree

Relevant Risk

‘Relevant Risk’ Agribusiness Podcast Launched by Fryar Price Risk Management Center of Excellence

‘Relevant Risk’ Agribusiness Podcast Launched by Fryar Price Risk Management Center of Excellence

Shane Gadberry

New Livestock and Forestry Research Station Director Aims to Expand, Advance Research Programs

New Livestock and Forestry Research Station Director Aims to Expand, Advance Research Programs

sheep

Can Ruminant Ranchers Control Nitrogen Loss with a Special Feed?

Can Ruminant Ranchers Control Nitrogen Loss with a Special Feed?

Keith Belli-Tim Burcham-CAFLS_Alumni

Northeast Rice Research & Extension Center Director Tim Burcham Honored with 2021 Professional Achievement Award from Clemson University

Northeast Rice Research & Extension Center Director Tim Burcham Honored with 2021 Professional Achievement Award from Clemson University

Dead Man's Fingers

Cover Crop Study Shows Potential to Limit Taproot Decline Disease in Soybeans

Cover Crop Study Shows Potential to Limit Taproot Decline Disease in Soybeans

Peggy Hall

Wind and Solar Farms as ‘Crops’ of the Future? Jan. 19 Webinar Provides Legal Perspective in Land Use Conflicts

Wind and Solar Farms as ‘Crops’ of the Future? Jan. 19 Webinar Provides Legal Perspective in Land Use Conflicts

Peppers-CAFF

2022 Beginning Farmer Classes Start with New Focus

2022 Beginning Farmer Classes Start with New Focus

Man holding fishing pole sitting in boat

W.C. Yearian Jr. left lasting impact on agriculture, next generation of entomologists

W.C. Yearian Jr. left lasting impact on agriculture, next generation of entomologists

Adair Bollenbacher Scholarships

Comparison of High Throughput Sequencing to Standard Protocols for Virus Detection in Berry Crops

Comparison of High Throughput Sequencing to Standard Protocols for Virus Detection in Berry Crops

Rice Projections

Baseline Report Projects International Rice Markets for Next Decade

Baseline Report Projects International Rice Markets for Next Decade

Hops Workshop

Fruit Research Station Study Shows Promise for Hops in Arkansas

Fruit Research Station Study Shows Promise for Hops in Arkansas

Frozen Edamame Dessert

Food Scientist Hettiarachchy Named Fellow of American Oil Chemists’ Society

Food Scientist Hettiarachchy Named Fellow of American Oil Chemists’ Society

YEAREND COTTON

YEAREND: Arkansas Cotton Yields Hit Record High Despite Unpredictable Weather

YEAREND: Arkansas Cotton Yields Hit Record High Despite Unpredictable Weather

Samuel Rochell

YEAREND: Arkansas Poultry Stays Strong. Division of Agriculture Works to Keep It That Way with Sustainability and Animal Well-Being Initiatives

YEAREND: Arkansas Poultry Stays Strong. Division of Agriculture Works to Keep It That Way with Sustainability and Animal Well-Being Initiatives

COVID-19 in Food Service

SARS-CoV-2 Surrogate Virus Can Persist on Surfaces for 7 Days

SARS-CoV-2 Surrogate Virus Can Persist on Surfaces for 7 Days

Wes Ward

40th Horticulture Industries Show Brings Sessions for Growers, Epicures to Fayetteville Jan. 13-14

40th Horticulture Industries Show Brings Sessions for Growers, Epicures to Fayetteville Jan. 13-14

Chickens feeding

Poultry Science Researchers Fine Tune Chicken Sprinkler Technology

Poultry Science Researchers Fine Tune Chicken Sprinkler Technology

Mosquito Hearing

Once Thought Rudimentary, Complexities of Mosquito Hearing May be Useful for Entomologists

Once Thought Rudimentary, Complexities of Mosquito Hearing May be Useful for Entomologists

Microbiology Food Safety Acuff

Microbiology of Food Safety: What to Know to Keep You Safe This Holiday Season

Microbiology of Food Safety: What to Know to Keep You Safe This Holiday Season

Ark Food Farms Forests

Nov. 2021: Farm Apprenticeships, Thanksgiving Food Safety, and Poultry Meat Quality

Nov. 2021: Farm Apprenticeships, Thanksgiving Food Safety, and Poultry Meat Quality

WEEDY RICE

Research Tackles Ever-Evolving Problem of Weedy Rice

Research Tackles Ever-Evolving Problem of Weedy Rice

AROMATIC RICE BREEDING

Rice Developed by Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Used to Make Award-Winning Gins

Rice Developed by Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Used to Make Award-Winning Gins

Service Awards

15 Division of Agriculture, Bumpers College Faculty Recognized with Service Awards

15 Division of Agriculture, Bumpers College Faculty Recognized with Service Awards

FlavAR Workshop

FlavAR Workshop will Shed Light on the Impacts of Flavor-Related Chemicals in Food Systems

FlavAR Workshop will Shed Light on the Impacts of Flavor-Related Chemicals in Food Systems

Jun Zhu_Yuanhang Zhan

Liquid-State Poultry Litter Digestion System under Development to Make Organic Fertilizer, Biogas

Liquid-State Poultry Litter Digestion System under Development to Make Organic Fertilizer, Biogas

CAFF Open House

Farm Apprentices Can Apply to CAFF until Dec. 1, Business Training Key to Curriculum

Farm Apprentices Can Apply to CAFF until Dec. 1, Business Training Key to Curriculum

Cattle field day

Nov. 17 Field Day Online: Healthier Cattle, Healthier Bottom Line

Nov. 17 Field Day Online: Healthier Cattle, Healthier Bottom Line

Trent Roberts

Arkansas Study Shows Soybeans Yield 10.5 Percent More with Cover Crop

Arkansas Study Shows Soybeans Yield 10.5 Percent More with Cover Crop

Tugwell Festival

Friends, Colleagues Remember Division of Agriculture Entomologist Phil Tugwell for Hard Work, Generosity, Impact on Arkansas Agriculture

Friends, Colleagues Remember Division of Agriculture Entomologist Phil Tugwell for Hard Work, Generosity, Impact on Arkansas Agriculture

Harrison Pittman

Pittman: Foreign Ownership of U.S. Forestlands Has Wide-Reaching Implications

Pittman: Foreign Ownership of U.S. Forestlands Has Wide-Reaching Implications

Graduate Student Research

New Parboiling Method Saves Water, Improves Nutrient Content in Rice

New Parboiling Method Saves Water, Improves Nutrient Content in Rice

Seed Destructor

Chaff Lining, Seed Mills Aid in Fight Against Herbicide-Resistant Weeds

Chaff Lining, Seed Mills Aid in Fight Against Herbicide-Resistant Weeds

Weaned Calf

Beef and Forages Field Day Set Oct. 29 at Southwest Research and Extension Center

Beef and Forages Field Day Set Oct. 29 at Southwest Research and Extension Center

2021 Discovery Journal

2021 Issue of Discovery Journal Highlights Undergraduate Student Research

2021 Issue of Discovery Journal Highlights Undergraduate Student Research

Tim Burcham

Greenhouse Gas, Cover Crops Research Part of Northeast Rice Research and Extension Center’s 2021 Virtual Field Tour

Greenhouse Gas, Cover Crops Research Part of Northeast Rice Research and Extension Center’s 2021 Virtual Field Tour

Jeff Edwards

New Crop, Soil, and Environmental Sciences Head Aims to Engage with Students, Stakeholders in First Year

New Crop, Soil, and Environmental Sciences Head Aims to Engage with Students, Stakeholders in First Year

Squash Hunger Trial Truck

Arkansas Grows 10 Edible, Ornamental Pumpkins as Part of 11-State Squash Hunger Trial

Arkansas Grows 10 Edible, Ornamental Pumpkins as Part of 11-State Squash Hunger Trial

Corn Cotton Field Day

Arkansas Corn & Cotton Online Field Day Set Oct. 28

Arkansas Corn & Cotton Online Field Day Set Oct. 28

Cereal rye cover crops

Cover Crops: Five Things To Know

Cover Crops: Five Things To Know

Dead Man's Fingers

Soil and Soybean Scientists Work to Get a Handle on “Dead Man’s Fingers”

Soil and Soybean Scientists Work to Get a Handle on “Dead Man’s Fingers”

Tad Beekman

Food Science Doctoral Candidate Earns $10,000 MISA Foundation Scholarship

Food Science Doctoral Candidate Earns $10,000 MISA Foundation Scholarship

FIve Oaks Open House

Students Praise Program in Waterfowl, Land Management Offered through UAM, Division of Agriculture, Five Oaks

Students Praise Program in Waterfowl, Land Management Offered through UAM, Division of Agriculture, Five Oaks

Guard Llama

New Guard Llama Settles in at Agricultural Experiment Station

New Guard Llama Settles in at Agricultural Experiment Station

Swine Gut Microbiome

Animal Scientists Pioneer New Methods for Culturing Swine Gut Microbiomes

Animal Scientists Pioneer New Methods for Culturing Swine Gut Microbiomes

Chuck Culver

Bobbitt Names Division of Agriculture Veteran Culver as Interim Chief

Bobbitt Names Division of Agriculture Veteran Culver as Interim Chief

Amanda McWhirt

Rotating Cross-Arm Trellis Offers Improved Yields, Quality for Blackberries

Rotating Cross-Arm Trellis Offers Improved Yields, Quality for Blackberries

COVID-19 in Food Service

Researchers Pursue Best Procedures to Keep Dine-In Customers Safe from COVID-19

Researchers Pursue Best Procedures to Keep Dine-In Customers Safe from COVID-19

Rice Soybean Virtual Field Day

Virtual Rice and Soybean Field Day Set Oct. 7

Virtual Rice and Soybean Field Day Set Oct. 7

Night Pollinator

Into the Night: Shedding Light on Nocturnal Pollinators

Into the Night: Shedding Light on Nocturnal Pollinators

Go Green Cattle

Dollars and Sense Webinars Address Cow-Calf Producers Concerns

Dollars and Sense Webinars Address Cow-Calf Producers Concerns

Goggins_Rojas

NIFA Grant Brings Microscopic Images into Sharp Focus for Research, Teaching

NIFA Grant Brings Microscopic Images into Sharp Focus for Research, Teaching

hops

Five Takeaways from the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s 2021 Hops Webinar

Five Takeaways from the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s 2021 Hops Webinar

SILKEN THREAD

Arkansas Entomologists Publish Book about the Impacts of 5 Insects on Human History

Arkansas Entomologists Publish Book about the Impacts of 5 Insects on Human History

CAFF Farm School

Farm School Open House Set for Sept. 13 at Center for Arkansas Farms and Food

Farm School Open House Set for Sept. 13 at Center for Arkansas Farms and Food

Move Sheep Frequently

Moving Sheep Frequently Benefits Animal Health, Cool-Season Forages

Moving Sheep Frequently Benefits Animal Health, Cool-Season Forages

Cattlemens Award

Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Meat Researchers Recognized by Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association for Education Efforts

Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Meat Researchers Recognized by Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association for Education Efforts

NALC Staff Attorneys

National Ag Law Center Welcomes Two New Staff Attorneys

National Ag Law Center Welcomes Two New Staff Attorneys

PACE Webinar

Farmland Preservation through Conservation Easements to be Focus of Sept. 15 Webinar

Farmland Preservation through Conservation Easements to be Focus of Sept. 15 Webinar

Virus Detection in Berry

Researchers Say Nurseries should up Their Game on Virus Detection in Berry Plants

Researchers Say Nurseries should up Their Game on Virus Detection in Berry Plants

Wayne Mackay

Horticulture Department Head Receives Outstanding Leadership and Administration Award from American Society for Horticultural Science

Horticulture Department Head Receives Outstanding Leadership and Administration Award from American Society for Horticultural Science

Rice Projections

Global Rice Prices Spike during COVID Pandemic, Remain High Despite Ample Supply

Global Rice Prices Spike during COVID Pandemic, Remain High Despite Ample Supply

winemaking

Crush It! Wine Webinar Presented for Amateur and Beginning Commercial Winemakers

Crush It! Wine Webinar Presented for Amateur and Beginning Commercial Winemakers

Alton Johnson

Division of Agriculture Appoints Alton B. Johnson Director of Rice Research and Extension Center

Division of Agriculture Appoints Alton B. Johnson Director of Rice Research and Extension Center

Rice Field Day

2021 Rice Field Day Moves Online Aug. 20

2021 Rice Field Day Moves Online Aug. 20

Personal Consumption

BEA Report: Consumers Returned to Casinos, Car Dealerships in the First Half of 2021

BEA Report: Consumers Returned to Casinos, Car Dealerships in the First Half of 2021

Trent Roberts poses in a laboratory with lab equipment.

Trent Roberts Named First Endowed Chair in Soil Fertility Research

Trent Roberts Named First Endowed Chair in Soil Fertility Research

Beth Kegley and Brittni Littlejohn discuss plans for research in front of an automatic cattle feeder

Animal Scientist Investigates Effects of Grazing Toxic Fescue during Gestation

Animal Scientist Investigates Effects of Grazing Toxic Fescue during Gestation

Gas Chart

Gas Consumption Up; Prices Reach Highest Average since October 2014

Gas Consumption Up; Prices Reach Highest Average since October 2014

Tick

Researchers to Expand Search for Cattle-Disease Transmitting Ticks

Researchers to Expand Search for Cattle-Disease Transmitting Ticks

Carol Goforth

Carbon, Agribusiness and All Things Crypto to be Focus of Aug. 18 Webinar

Carbon, Agribusiness and All Things Crypto to be Focus of Aug. 18 Webinar

Rice

COVID Case Spike Prompts Cancellation of Arkansas Field Days; Rice Field Day will Morph into Online Presentation

COVID Case Spike Prompts Cancellation of Arkansas Field Days; Rice Field Day will Morph into Online Presentation

Soils Testing & Research

Ph.D. Student Receives American Society of Agronomy Scholarship

Ph.D. Student Receives American Society of Agronomy Scholarship

Going Green

Arkansas, Missouri Present Joint Virtual Turfgrass Field Day Aug. 12

Arkansas, Missouri Present Joint Virtual Turfgrass Field Day Aug. 12

Mosquito filer

Why Do Bug Bites Itch? Entomology Researcher McDermott Weighs in on Summer’s Bane

Why Do Bug Bites Itch? Entomology Researcher McDermott Weighs in on Summer’s Bane

Rice field day

Arkansas Rice Field Day Returns to In-Person Format

Arkansas Rice Field Day Returns to In-Person Format

Ken Korth

Ken Korth Appointed Head of the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology

Ken Korth Appointed Head of the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology

Close up of a steak on a grill with flames beneath.

Subbiah: Heat, Proteins, Carbohydrates Mix to Bring the Magic to Grilling

Subbiah: Heat, Proteins, Carbohydrates Mix to Bring the Magic to Grilling

Jarrod Rice

USDA: Rice Tops List of Arkansas Commodity Exports

USDA: Rice Tops List of Arkansas Commodity Exports

Olivia Kline

Entomology Graduate Student Investigates Ecosystem Impacts of Adding Pollinator-Friendly Native Plants to Pastures, Agricultural Fields

Entomology Graduate Student Investigates Ecosystem Impacts of Adding Pollinator-Friendly Native Plants to Pastures, Agricultural Fields

Wetland, Wildfowl Certificate Program Draws First Class from Four States

Wetland, Wildfowl Certificate Program Draws First Class from Four States

Division of Ag Researchers among U of A Faculty Honored by Student Groups

Division of Ag Researchers among U of A Faculty Honored by Student Groups

Field Days

In-person and Online Field days Display Division of Agriculture Research and Extension Programs to Promote Sustainable Agriculture

In-person and Online Field days Display Division of Agriculture Research and Extension Programs to Promote Sustainable Agriculture

Field in Altheimer

Post-Flood Crop Management Meeting Set for June 21 in Dumas

Post-Flood Crop Management Meeting Set for June 21 in Dumas

RREC June rain

Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Stations Report National Weather Service Data

Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Stations Report National Weather Service Data

Blackberry Tour

Robotic Berry Picker, Herbicide Research among Topics at Summer Blackberry Tour

Robotic Berry Picker, Herbicide Research among Topics at Summer Blackberry Tour

bee rescue

Entomologist Rescues Wayward Bee Colony from Grocery Parking Lot

Entomologist Rescues Wayward Bee Colony from Grocery Parking Lot

healthy snacks

Food Science Students Design Gummy Treats to Promote Healthier Snacking

Food Science Students Design Gummy Treats to Promote Healthier Snacking

Managing Potassium and Maximizing Profitability in Arkansas Soybeans

Managing Potassium and Maximizing Profitability in Arkansas Soybeans

Big Berry 2021

Variety Being Tested in Arkansas is Coming Up with Some ‘Berry’ Big Results

Variety Being Tested in Arkansas is Coming Up with Some ‘Berry’ Big Results

COVID fact sheet

Fact Sheet Details Steps to Find Weapons in Fight Against COVID in Food Production Areas

Fact Sheet Details Steps to Find Weapons in Fight Against COVID in Food Production Areas

solar panels

Solar Proving a Good Investment for Poultry Farms

Solar Proving a Good Investment for Poultry Farms

Food Safety Research

Food Scientist Tackles Food Safety in the Lab, Field and Classroom

Food Scientist Tackles Food Safety in the Lab, Field and Classroom

Paul Keith

Mid-South Conference: Join us for Continuing Education Focused on Ethics in Agricultural Law

Mid-South Conference: Join us for Continuing Education Focused on Ethics in Agricultural Law

Taste Testing

Food Science Doctoral Students Earn Feeding Tomorrow Scholarships

Food Science Doctoral Students Earn Feeding Tomorrow Scholarships

McWhirt-RCATrellis

June 9 Blackberry Tour Offers Insights into Harvesting, Breeding, Trellis Techniques

June 9 Blackberry Tour Offers Insights into Harvesting, Breeding, Trellis Techniques

Cellulosic nanomaterial

Cellulosic Nanomaterial May Help Solve Problem of Herbicide Drift

Cellulosic Nanomaterial May Help Solve Problem of Herbicide Drift

RoPE Award 2021

Agricultural Experiment Station Recognizes 4 Faculty, Staff for Early Career Performance

Agricultural Experiment Station Recognizes 4 Faculty, Staff for Early Career Performance

Swine Production

Reducing Carbon Footprint of Swine Production

Reducing Carbon Footprint of Swine Production

Portrait of Michael Blazier in a dark grey suit, light purple shirt, and patterned tie.

UA System Division of Agriculture, UA-Monticello Announce Blazier as College of Forestry Dean, Arkansas Forest Resources Center Director

UA System Division of Agriculture, UA-Monticello Announce Blazier as College of Forestry Dean, Arkansas Forest Resources Center Director

Vertical farming

Vertical Farming on the Rise: Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station and 80 Acres Farms Enter Research Agreement

Vertical Farming on the Rise: Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station and 80 Acres Farms Enter Research Agreement

AEABteam

Researchers Find Food Insecurity Heightens Vulnerability to Anxiety, Depression during COVID-19 Pandemic

Researchers Find Food Insecurity Heightens Vulnerability to Anxiety, Depression during COVID-19 Pandemic

Ebenezer Miezah Kwofie

Food Engineer Aims for Circularity of World Food Systems

Food Engineer Aims for Circularity of World Food Systems

Peter James Icalia Gann

Doctoral Student Gann Named American Society of Plant Biologists Ambassador

Doctoral Student Gann Named American Society of Plant Biologists Ambassador

wine tasting

Message in a Bottle: Researchers Evaluating Arkansas’ Wine Grapes

Message in a Bottle: Researchers Evaluating Arkansas’ Wine Grapes

Ali Ubeyitogullari

Food Engineer Joins Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, Bumpers College

Food Engineer Joins Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, Bumpers College

MedPatchTeam

Grant Funds Arkansas Scientists Research on Medicine Patch for Cattle

Grant Funds Arkansas Scientists Research on Medicine Patch for Cattle

Ponca-Blackberry

Ponca Blackberry has Potential to Change the Blackberry Fresh Market

Ponca Blackberry has Potential to Change the Blackberry Fresh Market

Daniel Rivera

Division of Agriculture Names Daniel Rivera Director of Southwest Research and Extension Center Effective May 16

Division of Agriculture Names Daniel Rivera Director of Southwest Research and Extension Center Effective May 16

Jonathan Kressuk

Root Respiration Key Indicator for Flooding Forests to Provide Duck Habitat

Root Respiration Key Indicator for Flooding Forests to Provide Duck Habitat

Andrew Sharpley

Andrew Sharpley, Renowned Soil and Water Quality Researcher, Retires… Mostly

Andrew Sharpley, Renowned Soil and Water Quality Researcher, Retires… Mostly

Andrew McKenzie

McKenzie appointed Fryar Endowed Professor in Risk Management

McKenzie appointed Fryar Endowed Professor in Risk Management

Fred Bourland

Southern Cotton Ginners Association recognizes Bourland for achievements in cotton breeding and research

Southern Cotton Ginners Association recognizes Bourland for achievements in cotton breeding and research

Improving Poultry Meat Quality

Improving Poultry Meat Quality

PA-Horizon

Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Releases New Primocane-Fruiting Blackberry

Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Releases New Primocane-Fruiting Blackberry

Arkansas Quality Wine

What do you know about Arkansas wines? New survey wants to know

What do you know about Arkansas wines? New survey wants to know

Linda NALC

Groundwater Withdrawal Rights to be Discussed in Ag Law Webinar

Groundwater Withdrawal Rights to be Discussed in Ag Law Webinar

ozark forest

New Report Outlines Economic Trajectory for Arkansas’ Timber Industry

New Report Outlines Economic Trajectory for Arkansas’ Timber Industry

Whitewater

Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Releases New White-Flesh Peach

Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Releases New White-Flesh Peach

Vaughn Skinner

Arkansas Station Director Honored with Distinguished Service Award

Arkansas Station Director Honored with Distinguished Service Award

pigweed

As Options Dwindle, New Resistance Emerges in Pigweed

As Options Dwindle, New Resistance Emerges in Pigweed

Coles-Ruff

Poultry Science Department Students Receive Awards During Annual IPSF and IPPE Meetings

Poultry Science Department Students Receive Awards During Annual IPSF and IPPE Meetings

Rice X-RAY EXAM

X-Ray Research Confirms Importance of Glass Transition Phase to Rice Drying and Processing

X-Ray Research Confirms Importance of Glass Transition Phase to Rice Drying and Processing

Bob Frans

CSES Department Mourns Passing of Emeritus Distinguished Professor Bob Frans

CSES Department Mourns Passing of Emeritus Distinguished Professor Bob Frans

ENLIST E3 TRAIT

Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Soybean Breeding Program to Expand Variety Offerings with Enlist E3® Soybean Trait

Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Soybean Breeding Program to Expand Variety Offerings with Enlist E3® Soybean Trait

Robert Bacon

Robert Bacon, Wheat Breeder, Professor and Department Head, Retires after 37 Years with Division of Agriculture, Bumpers College

Robert Bacon, Wheat Breeder, Professor and Department Head, Retires after 37 Years with Division of Agriculture, Bumpers College

Andy Proctor

Proctor, Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Professor Emeritus in Food Science, Named Visiting Professor at Suffolk

Proctor, Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Professor Emeritus in Food Science, Named Visiting Professor at Suffolk

Wine Grapes

Division of Agriculture Releases 2 New Wine Grapes

Division of Agriculture Releases 2 New Wine Grapes

Karen Moldenhauer

Division of Agriculture, Dale Bumpers Faculty, Staff Recognized at 2021 Agricultural Awards

Division of Agriculture, Dale Bumpers Faculty, Staff Recognized at 2021 Agricultural Awards

Soybean Researcher Hunts Genetics of Drought Tolerance from the Air

Soybean Researcher Hunts Genetics of Drought Tolerance from the Air

Plant-Insect Interactions

Researchers Receive $499,936 Grant to Investigate Molecular Signals that Initiate Plant Defenses Against Nematodes, Soilborne Diseases

Researchers Receive $499,936 Grant to Investigate Molecular Signals that Initiate Plant Defenses Against Nematodes, Soilborne Diseases

Trio-win

Trio of Food Science Students Place First or Second in Rice and Cereals Research Contests

Trio of Food Science Students Place First or Second in Rice and Cereals Research Contests

Dunklin Group

UA-Monticello, Division of Agriculture form Research Partnership, Certificate Program with Five Oaks

UA-Monticello, Division of Agriculture form Research Partnership, Certificate Program with Five Oaks

Spring calves in Johnson County. (UA System Division of Agriculture photo by Fred Miller)

Arkansas Beef Council Awards Research Grants to Division of Agriculture Scientists

Arkansas Beef Council Awards Research Grants to Division of Agriculture Scientists

Aurelie Poncet

Precision agriculture researcher joins U of A System Division of Agriculture

Precision agriculture researcher joins U of A System Division of Agriculture

Portrait photo of Emily McDermott with blonde hair wearing a pink shirt, smiling and standing against a neutral background.

Veterinary, Medical Entomologist Joins Division of Agriculture Research Faculty

Veterinary, Medical Entomologist Joins Division of Agriculture Research Faculty

Attorney Brigit Rollins

A Year in Review: Ag Law Webinar to Discuss Top 10 Issues of 2020

A Year in Review: Ag Law Webinar to Discuss Top 10 Issues of 2020

Poultry Processing

Poultry Meat Quality Research Increasingly Important to Industry; Prepares Graduate Students for Meaningful Careers

Poultry Meat Quality Research Increasingly Important to Industry; Prepares Graduate Students for Meaningful Careers

Kyle Cunningham

Nov. 17 Online Field Tour Focuses on Upland Hardwood Management

Nov. 17 Online Field Tour Focuses on Upland Hardwood Management

Microwave Rice Drying

Research Shows Promise for Microwave Rice Drying Systems

Research Shows Promise for Microwave Rice Drying Systems

Taste Testing

Food Science Doctoral Student Places Second in National Oral Presentation Contest

Food Science Doctoral Student Places Second in National Oral Presentation Contest

Taste Testing Lab

Food Science Graduate Student Wins International Scholarship for Work in Sensory Science Center

Food Science Graduate Student Wins International Scholarship for Work in Sensory Science Center

Discovery Journal

Undergraduate Student Research Highlighted in 2020 Issue of the Discovery Journal

Undergraduate Student Research Highlighted in 2020 Issue of the Discovery Journal

Phil Tappe

Director of Arkansas Forest Resources Center to Retire

Director of Arkansas Forest Resources Center to Retire

Candace Moon

Craft Beer & the Law: Webinar to Discuss Legal Considerations for Breweries

Craft Beer & the Law: Webinar to Discuss Legal Considerations for Breweries

Christian De Guzman

New Rice Breeder Joins Division of Agriculture at Rice Research and Extension Center

New Rice Breeder Joins Division of Agriculture at Rice Research and Extension Center

Gary-Thompson

New Executive Director Takes Reins of Southern Association of Agricultural Experiment Station Directors: Post Moves to Arkansas

New Executive Director Takes Reins of Southern Association of Agricultural Experiment Station Directors: Post Moves to Arkansas

Center for Arkansas Farms and Food

Design to House Center for Arkansas Farms and Food Wins National Architectural Award

Design to House Center for Arkansas Farms and Food Wins National Architectural Award

Cotton

Division of Agriculture to Hold Online Cotton Field Day Oct. 1

Division of Agriculture to Hold Online Cotton Field Day Oct. 1

A combine harvester operates efficiently in a vast agricultural field, harvesting crops under clear skies

Who Has the Right to Repair Farming Equipment? Webinar Addresses Right to Repair Statutes

Who Has the Right to Repair Farming Equipment? Webinar Addresses Right to Repair Statutes

FOOD SAFETY — Kristen Gibson, associate professor of food safety and microbiology, is working on a new project to improve sanitation in produce packinghouses. (U of A System Division of Agriculture)

USDA Grant Funds Division of Agriculture Research on COVID-19 Control in Food Service Establishments

USDA Grant Funds Division of Agriculture Research on COVID-19 Control in Food Service Establishments

Soybean Breeders Tour

Division of Agriculture Holds Online Soybean Field Day Sept. 17

Division of Agriculture Holds Online Soybean Field Day Sept. 17

Micah Brown

National Ag Law Center Welcomes Two New Staff Attorneys

National Ag Law Center Welcomes Two New Staff Attorneys

Close-up of purple and red peppers growing on healthy plants in an overcast farm field, with a focus on the fruits against a backdrop of more plants.

Farm Training, Apprenticeship Programs Help New and Aspiring Farmers Put Local Foods on Local Plates

Farm Training, Apprenticeship Programs Help New and Aspiring Farmers Put Local Foods on Local Plates

corn field day

Division of Agriculture Holds Online Corn Field Day Sept. 3

Division of Agriculture Holds Online Corn Field Day Sept. 3

Sustainable Poultry Production

Researchers Study Major Components of Antibiotic-Restricted Poultry Production

Researchers Study Major Components of Antibiotic-Restricted Poultry Production

Alejandro Rojas Lab

Global Burden of Crop Loss Initiative Selects Plant Pathology Graduate Student

Global Burden of Crop Loss Initiative Selects Plant Pathology Graduate Student

Tick Map Study

Researchers Receive NSF Funding to Build a Smarter Insect Trap

Researchers Receive NSF Funding to Build a Smarter Insect Trap

Ryan Dickson

Researchers Aim to Outsmart Waterborne Pathogens in Hydroponic Systems

Researchers Aim to Outsmart Waterborne Pathogens in Hydroponic Systems

Rice will lead off a series of online commodity-based field days designed to give Arkansans a first look at the latest...

Rice Leads off Series of Online Research Field Days for Arkansas Commodities

Rice Leads off Series of Online Research Field Days for Arkansas Commodities

watermelon variety

Watermelon Variety Trial Shows Modern Hybrids Bring the Flavor, but the Old Standbys Still Putting up Strong Numbers

Watermelon Variety Trial Shows Modern Hybrids Bring the Flavor, but the Old Standbys Still Putting up Strong Numbers

Ouachita Blackberry

Top-Performing Arkansas Blackberry Receives Horticultural Science Group’s Outstanding Fruit Cultivar Award

Top-Performing Arkansas Blackberry Receives Horticultural Science Group’s Outstanding Fruit Cultivar Award

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Division of Agriculture Offers Free Online Program to Support Diet, Exercise, Nutrition During COVID-19 Isolation

Division of Agriculture Offers Free Online Program to Support Diet, Exercise, Nutrition During COVID-19 Isolation

Double Your Dollar program

Double Your Dollar Program Extends to Pandemic EBT Recipients at NWA Farmers Markets

Double Your Dollar Program Extends to Pandemic EBT Recipients at NWA Farmers Markets

Spring-Calves

Research Shows Little Difference for Consumers Between Steaks from Naturally or Conventionally Raised Cattle

Research Shows Little Difference for Consumers Between Steaks from Naturally or Conventionally Raised Cattle

FRUIT-LEADER-Margaret

Arkansas Fruit Breeder Named One of ‘40 Under 40’ by Fruit Grower News

Arkansas Fruit Breeder Named One of ‘40 Under 40’ by Fruit Grower News

Portrait photo of Kelly Vierck with black and red outfits in a dark background.

Animal Scientists Receives AMSA Student Teacher ‘Cleaver’ Award

Animal Scientists Receives AMSA Student Teacher ‘Cleaver’ Award

Steven Ricke Lab

Ricke Receives the National Chicken Council Broiler Research Award

Ricke Receives the National Chicken Council Broiler Research Award

FOOD-SAFETY

$9.8 million USDA NIFA Grant Supports Researchers’ Aim to Change Food Safety Culture for Low-Moisture Foods

$9.8 million USDA NIFA Grant Supports Researchers’ Aim to Change Food Safety Culture for Low-Moisture Foods

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Division of Agriculture Entomologist on Mission to Save Arkansas’ Bees

Division of Agriculture Entomologist on Mission to Save Arkansas’ Bees

ERS Graph

2020 Elections and COVID-19 Impacts on Ag Primary Topics for Mid-South Ag/Environmental Law Conference

2020 Elections and COVID-19 Impacts on Ag Primary Topics for Mid-South Ag/Environmental Law Conference

Navam Hettiarachchy

Division of Agriculture Food Scientist Recognized by 2 Professional Organizations

Division of Agriculture Food Scientist Recognized by 2 Professional Organizations

Chickens feeding

USPOULTRY Grant Funds Animal Welfare Research for Tyson Foods, Division of Ag

USPOULTRY Grant Funds Animal Welfare Research for Tyson Foods, Division of Ag

Producing Industrial Hemp: Laws & Regulations

Producing Industrial Hemp: Laws & Regulations

chicken QUALITY CHECK

Fitbits and AI — Technology May Help Improve Quality in Chicken Meat

Fitbits and AI — Technology May Help Improve Quality in Chicken Meat

Dicamba

Understanding Dicamba-Related Litigation

Understanding Dicamba-Related Litigation

Functional Strawberries

Research Aims to Prove Childhood Health Benefits of Blueberry Extracts

Research Aims to Prove Childhood Health Benefits of Blueberry Extracts

meat-processing-laws-a-state-compilation

Meat Processing Laws: A State Compilation

Meat Processing Laws: A State Compilation

Breakfast Study

Multimedia Program Supports Diet, Exercise, Nutrition During COVID-19 Isolation

Multimedia Program Supports Diet, Exercise, Nutrition During COVID-19 Isolation

swine feed

Protein Substitutes in Feed Can Help Reduce Carbon Footprint of Swine Production

Protein Substitutes in Feed Can Help Reduce Carbon Footprint of Swine Production

Ioannis Tzanetakis

Plant Pathology’s Tzanetakis Earns Faculty Award from U of A Students

Plant Pathology’s Tzanetakis Earns Faculty Award from U of A Students

Potassium is the most important yield-limiting nutrient in soybeans, and the plants can suffer a deficiency of it at...

Video Explains Management for Potassium Deficiency in Soybeans

Video Explains Management for Potassium Deficiency in Soybeans

The annual Mid-South Agricultural and Environmental Law Conference will look a little different in 2020 for two..

7th Annual Mid-South Ag/Environmental Conference Moves Online; Will Benefit New Law Fellowship

7th Annual Mid-South Ag/Environmental Conference Moves Online; Will Benefit New Law Fellowship

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Division of Agriculture Scientist Takes Bird’s Eye View of Soybean Genetics

Division of Agriculture Scientist Takes Bird’s Eye View of Soybean Genetics

covid-19

National Ag Law Center Opens Online Resource Library on COVID-19 Issues

National Ag Law Center Opens Online Resource Library on COVID-19 Issues

soybean variety trial

Global Pandemic Causing Market Drops for Corn, Cotton; Soybeans Stable while Rice Excels

Global Pandemic Causing Market Drops for Corn, Cotton; Soybeans Stable while Rice Excels

CLEAN SCREENS

Handwashing Important to Avoid COVID-19 Virus, but Don’t Forget That Smartphone

Handwashing Important to Avoid COVID-19 Virus, but Don’t Forget That Smartphone

long-grain-rice-variety

New Arkansas Long-Grain Rice Variety Offers High Yields, Resistance to Most Blast Races

New Arkansas Long-Grain Rice Variety Offers High Yields, Resistance to Most Blast Races

Potassium, or potash, is an important nutrient for Arkansas’ major row crops, and a deficiency of it can significantly...

Research-Based Video Explains Importance of Potassium for Arkansas Row Crops

Research-Based Video Explains Importance of Potassium for Arkansas Row Crops

Improved beer carbonation method

Division of Agriculture Works with Local Brewery to Improve Carbonization of Craft Beer

Division of Agriculture Works with Local Brewery to Improve Carbonization of Craft Beer

Boxley Valley

COVID-19’s Impact on Forest Products Industry Could Linger into 2021

COVID-19’s Impact on Forest Products Industry Could Linger into 2021

COVID-19: Economic Impact in Arkansas

Report: COVID-19’s Impact on Arkansas Economy Includes Ag Labor, Supply Chain Disruptions

Report: COVID-19’s Impact on Arkansas Economy Includes Ag Labor, Supply Chain Disruptions

VIRUS FIGHTER

Regulations Keep Take-Out Food Safe from COVID-19, but Precautions still Important during Purchase; Hand-Washing Essential even for Those in Isolation at Home

Regulations Keep Take-Out Food Safe from COVID-19, but Precautions still Important during Purchase; Hand-Washing Essential even for Those in Isolation at Home

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Plant Health Clinic will accept only digital samples while...

Plant Health Clinic Goes Exclusively Digital during COVID-19 Precautions

Plant Health Clinic Goes Exclusively Digital during COVID-19 Precautions

Four University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture scientists presented at the 2020 joint meeting of the...

4 Animal Science Faculty Present Research, Extension Programs at State, Regional Conferences, Meetings

4 Animal Science Faculty Present Research, Extension Programs at State, Regional Conferences, Meetings

RESEARCH CENTER HONORS

Division of Agriculture’s Rohwer Station Director Honored with RCAS Distinguished Service Award

Division of Agriculture’s Rohwer Station Director Honored with RCAS Distinguished Service Award

U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations emphasize effective monitoring for pathogens in food processing...

Arkansas Researchers Investigate Effectiveness of Microorganism Monitoring Tools

Arkansas Researchers Investigate Effectiveness of Microorganism Monitoring Tools

Wheat Selection

Division Wheat Research, Breeding Aimed at Head Scab Resistance

Division Wheat Research, Breeding Aimed at Head Scab Resistance

Poultry Feed

Adisseo Endows Professorship for U of A System Division of Agriculture; Company Funds 3 Poultry Science Research Projects

Adisseo Endows Professorship for U of A System Division of Agriculture; Company Funds 3 Poultry Science Research Projects

cellular-hijack

Research on Soybean Vein Necrosis Virus Leads to Unexpected Discovery

Research on Soybean Vein Necrosis Virus Leads to Unexpected Discovery

RU1701084

Division of Agriculture’s Commercially Released Rice Varieties Offer Growers More Options

Division of Agriculture’s Commercially Released Rice Varieties Offer Growers More Options

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Field Days Calendar Available; Season Kicks Off Feb. 27

Field Days Calendar Available; Season Kicks Off Feb. 27

Cell and Molecular Biology

Grad Student Awarded for Explanation of Scientific Research

Grad Student Awarded for Explanation of Scientific Research

Pete Hornsby retired

Hornsby Retires after 42 Years Guiding Animal Science Research Facilities

Hornsby Retires after 42 Years Guiding Animal Science Research Facilities

Karen-Moldenhauer

Division of Agriculture Releases New Long-Grain Clearfield Rice Variety

Division of Agriculture Releases New Long-Grain Clearfield Rice Variety

Division of Agriculture Awards

Division of Ag Bestows Highest Honors on Faculty and Staff

Division of Ag Bestows Highest Honors on Faculty and Staff

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Greek Diaspora Fellowship Selects Division of Agriculture Professor for Research Project

Greek Diaspora Fellowship Selects Division of Agriculture Professor for Research Project

Decision-Support Tools Evaluate Potential Results of Production Practices

Decision-Support Tools Evaluate Potential Results of Production Practices

Nutritional Interactions with Live Coccidiosis Vaccines in Poultry

Nutritional Interactions with Live Coccidiosis Vaccines in Poultry

ARoma17 Gives Growers, Foodies a Domestic Alternative for High-Yielding Fragrant Rice

ARoma17 Gives Growers, Foodies a Domestic Alternative for High-Yielding Fragrant Rice

Soybean Response to Dicamba in Irrigation Water under Controlled Environmental Conditions

Soybean Response to Dicamba in Irrigation Water under Controlled Environmental Conditions

Sustainable Control for Soybean Vein Necrosis

Sustainable Control for Soybean Vein Necrosis

Germination Conditions of Brown Rice and its Effects on Rice Flour in Gluten-Free Bread

Germination Conditions of Brown Rice and its Effects on Rice Flour in Gluten-Free Bread

Food Science Lab

Parboiling with Reduced Water Improves Nutrient Content of Rice

Parboiling with Reduced Water Improves Nutrient Content of Rice

Scientists Investigate Intersection of Salt, Insect Stress in Soybeans

Scientists Investigate Intersection of Salt, Insect Stress in Soybeans

Drought Tolerance Research

Genetic Discovery May Improve Soybean Drought Tolerance

Genetic Discovery May Improve Soybean Drought Tolerance

Researchers add gene editing to rice research toolbox

Researchers Add Gene Editing to Rice Research Toolbox

Researchers Add Gene Editing to Rice Research Toolbox

Researcher Identifies Gut Microbiota Signatures of Healthy Aging

Researcher Identifies Gut Microbiota Signatures of Healthy Aging

Portable Biosensors Provide In-Field Screening for Pathogenic Bacteria

Portable Biosensors Provide In-Field Screening for Pathogenic Bacteria

Bake-Only Starch Coatings as Alternative to Deep Frying

Bake-Only Starch Coatings as Alternative to Deep Frying

Breakfast Study

Morning Protein Can Help Cut Obesity in Kids

Morning Protein Can Help Cut Obesity in Kids

Molecular Diagnostic for I.D. of Crape Myrtle Bark Scale Insect

Molecular Diagnostic for I.D. of Crape Myrtle Bark Scale Insect

Researcher Tackles Problem of Toughness in White Meat Chicken

Researcher Tackles Problem of Toughness in White Meat Chicken

Characteristics of Borrowers Likely to Benefit from Loan Modifications

Characteristics of Borrowers Likely to Benefit from Loan Modifications

Plant-Insect Interactions

Crop Plant Cellular Response to Aphid Pest

Crop Plant Cellular Response to Aphid Pest

Karen Moldenhauer Rice Expo

Global Benefits of Public Plant Breeding Programs

Global Benefits of Public Plant Breeding Programs

Oxygen, Poultry Feed Efficiency and Human Health

Oxygen, Poultry Feed Efficiency and Human Health

Avian Neuroscientists Identify New Stress Response Component in Poultry Brain

Avian Neuroscientists Identify New Stress Response Component in Poultry Brain

Site-Specific Root Knot Nematode Control in Soybeans

Site-Specific Root Knot Nematode Control in Soybeans

Primocane blackberries open new markets for fruit growers

Primocane Blackberries Open New Markets for Fruit Growers

Primocane Blackberries Open New Markets for Fruit Growers

Enchantment: Arkansas’ First Red Wine Grape

Producing Enchantment, Arkansas’ First Grape for Red Wine

Producing Enchantment, Arkansas’ First Grape for Red Wine

Fertilizer Decisions Affect Methane Released from Soil

Fertilizer Decisions Affect Methane Released from Soil