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Partnership Boosts Water Quality Research in Arkansas
Ridding the environment of potentially harmful chemicals called PFAS and detoxifying harmful algal blooms are goals of a continued research partnership between the Arkansas Water Resources Center and the University of Arkansas College of Engineering…
Rice Research Takes Important Step in Solving the High Nighttime Temp Problem
Researchers with the AAES have identified genetic mechanisms in rice that can help counteract the negative effects of higher nighttime temperatures. Drastic yield losses of up to 90 percent and severe declines in grain quality can occur when nighttime temperatures rise above 82.4 Fahrenheit…
Arkansas Research Identifies Temperature Ranges for Eight Cover Crops
Knowing what temperatures that a plant can withstand is a hallmark of botanical science, but those temperatures had not been well documented for many cover crops. Grown in periods of the year when the cash crop is absent, cover crops are planted for…
Land-Grant Recognition Founded by John W. White Lives on 49 Years Later
Forty-nine years ago, Glenn Nelson, a researcher and retired professor of agricultural engineering, became the first of a long line of honorees for an award named for John W. White to honor excellence in land-grant work. White, who served as the first head of the UADA…
Donnie Smith, Former Tyson Foods CEO, Credits Servant-Leader Model for His Success
Chief executive officers shouldn’t think of themselves as the top of a pyramid, but rather the trunk of a tree, said Donnie Smith, former CEO of Tyson Foods. Smith was the inaugural speaker in the Fryar Price Risk Management Center of Excellence’s new Future of Arkansas Agriculture and Beyond series…
Strawberry, Blackberry, Muscadine Researchers Awarded Specialty Crop Block Grants
That first bite into an Arkansas-grown strawberry, blackberry or muscadine grape has a lot of research behind it by scientists with the UADA. With that research comes the need for funding to pay for materials, labor, travel and outreach to share the findings and recommendations with specialty crop growers…
A New Study Offers Insights on the Power of Imagery in Conservation Initiatives
From Ansel Adams’ national parks landscapes to Apollo astronaut William Anders’ iconic photo “Earthrise,” photography has been a powerful influence on conservation efforts in the United States. An Arkansas and Oklahoma watershed conservation…
UADA’s New HR Chief Planning to Hit the Road to Learn About Statewide Organization
LaTonda Williams, the new chief human resources officer for the UADA, will be seeing a lot of Arkansas over the next year or so. Williams said her first priority is to learn as much as she can about the people and work of the Division of Agriculture — a far-flung organization that conducts land-grant research and outreach with offices in all 75 Arkansas counties.
UAM Forestry Faculty Earn Top Regional Honors for Leadership, Excellence
Two forestry professors with the UAM were recently recognized by their peers for their outstanding contributions to the profession at the 2025 Western Gulf States Society of American Foresters meeting…
Organic Weed Control Field Trial Pits No-Till vs. Conventional Till in Soybean
Weed management is a key concern for any farmer. But it’s at the top of the list for those growing organic field crops, seeking or maintaining organic certification. Without synthetic pesticides to call upon, organic farmers must rely on either more expensive non-synthetic pesticides or mechanical weed control…
New Arkansas Waterfowl Research Center Poised for National Impact
A new waterfowl research center that aims to advance waterfowl and wetlands research and transform the industry was announced on Monday during a ceremony at the University of Arkansas at Monticello…
Center for Food Animal Wellbeing Gets ‘Boots on the Ground’ With Veterinarians
In the world of food animal production, veterinarians are on the front lines helping producers address both the physical health and wellbeing of the animal. Although they may not be able to converse with animals like Hollywood’s “Dr. Dolittle,”…
Fryar Center Speaker Series Inspired by Alumnus, Ag Hall of Famer
A new speaker series hosted by the Fryar Price Risk Management Center of Excellence takes its inspiration from Thomas Gist Jr., a University of Arkansas alumnus and Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame member whose life is marked by community service and commitment to agriculture…
Poultry Growers: Have You Checked Your Water Lines Lately?
Water quality could impact the kind of microbial populations in poultry drinking water lines and lead to the buildup of a biofilm that can harbor pathogenic bacteria like Salmonella, according to a new study. Biofilm is a thin, slimy layer made up of long-chain carbohydrates, proteins, fats and other substances…
‘Pickle Man’ Ronald Buescher Remembered as Innovative and Respected Scientist
Although internationally recognized as “The Pickle Man,” Ronald W. Buescher is remembered for more than just his fermented vegetable research. Buescher, who passed away Aug. 2 at the age of 82, was a “fun and loving family man and a dedicated professor at the University of Arkansas,”…
Is Canine Ehrlichiosis, a Tick-Borne Disease in Dogs, Increasing in Arkansas?
Arkansas is still a state with high levels of canine ehrlichiosis, a tick-borne disease that impacts dogs, and the rate appears to be slightly higher than it was five years ago, according to a study published in the latest edition of the journal Discovery…
UADA Hosts International Contingent of Agriculture Ambassadors
Sustainable farming, safe and nutritious food production, research collaborations and technological innovation were running themes for a group of international visitors taking part in the National Association…
‘Every Seed Counts’: Study Compares Drying Conditions for Seed Rice Performance
Rice grown for seed rice was the focus of a yearlong investigation by the Arkansas Rice Processing Program using X-ray imaging to determine the impact of higher drying temperatures…
U of A, Division of Agriculture Launch Joint Study To Strengthen Statewide Innovation Impact, Seek Input From Constituents
The University of Arkansas and the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture have launched a one-of-a-kind joint effort to earn the prestigious Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation from the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities…
Future of Poultry Processing Includes Automation, Robotics and Virtual Reality Headsets
Robotics, virtual reality and artificial intelligence could be game changers for poultry processors following promising results in research to integrate those technologies, according to Jeyam Subbiah, specializing in food safety engineering…
With AI Assistance, Scientists Are Pushing Limits of Agricultural Research
Agricultural scientists are accelerating discoveries with artificial intelligence to move toward more sustainable and resilient agriculture. But there are limitations — not including human imagination…
Center for Food Safety Fills Gaps in Research on Hand Sanitizers
Hand sanitizers became ubiquitous during the COVID-19 pandemic, but scientists are still finding answers to questions about their efficacy. While hand sanitizers are considered a reliable alternative to soap and water when hands are not visibly dirty or greasy..
Arkansas Ag Scientist Scores New Innovator Research Award To Support Climate-Resilient Crop Modeling
The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research awarded an AAES scientist nearly $450,000 to enhance crop yield modeling that ultimately aims to support climate-resilient crop development…
In-Person, Online Event Highlights Applied Strategies for Advancing Food Animal Welfare
A practical approach to improving welfare outcomes in food animal production is the focus of the Center for Food Animal Wellbeing’s 11th annual symposium, Oct. 2, at the Don Tyson Center for Agricultural Sciences…