WATCH: Elvis Elli – Increasing Productivity & Sustainability | Behind the Discovery
By Paden Johnson – Jul. 25, 2025
“Every year is a different story” – Elvis Elli
Dr. Elvis Elli, crop physiologist at the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, uses data-driven models to predict how crops respond to weather extreme events.
By combining field studies with crop modeling, Dr. Elli helps farmers in Arkansas and beyond improve productivity and resilience in a changing environment.
Meet the Researcher
Elvis Elli
Assistant Professor
Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences
eelli@uark.edu
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About the Division of Agriculture
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s mission is to strengthen agriculture, communities, and families by connecting trusted research to the adoption of best practices. Through the Agricultural Experiment Station and the Cooperative Extension Service, the Division of Agriculture conducts research and extension work within the nation’s historic land grant education system.
The Division of Agriculture is one of 20 entities within the University of Arkansas System. It has offices in all 75 counties in Arkansas and faculty on three campuses.
Pursuant to 7 CFR § 15.3, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers all its Extension and Research programs and services (including employment) without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual preference, pregnancy or any other legally protected status, and is an equal opportunity institution.
Meet the Researcher
Elvis Elli
Assistant Professor
Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences
eelli@uark.edu