A novel approach to combining environmental & genetic data increased crop yield prediction accuracy. Read about the study by UA System Div of Ag researchers at aaes.uada.edu/news/fernandes… @BumpersCollege Springer Plants @AgisAmerica #SouthernAgResearch

Our August newsletter is here! Topics include hydroponics research, getting a closer look at the state's forests, AI in ag education, new herbicides for blackberries, and organic farming initiatives in Arkansas. Check it out: aaes.uada.edu/news/august-20… UA System Div of Ag Agriculture is America

We're hiring two faculty positions! Extension Assistant Professor of Wastewater and Nutrient Management Apply here: bit.ly/3ZbVQdt Assistant Professor - Post-Harvest Processing Apply here: bit.ly/3AOi8Ih ASABE.org Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station

Learn how keeping more rice kernels whole during milling can turn what’s often pet food into valuable servings for people, supporting a more sustainable and secure food supply. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bet… UA System Div of Ag UArk Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness Bumpers College #ArkansasRice #FoodSecurity #AgResearch

With listeria outbreaks raising concerns, Jennifer Acuff helps us understand how it survives and spreads. Some of her work focuses on controlling environmental conditions to keep harmful pathogens at bay aaes.uada.edu/news/acuff-lis… UA System Div of Ag Bumpers College #FoodSafety #Recall

Arkansas could produce up to 3.5M more servings of rice per year by improving milling quality! Hear UArk Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness's Lanier Nalley on Food, Farms & Forests discuss how better rice genetics could boost food security & farmer profits without increasing yield.🎧 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bet…

WATCH: Arkansas Entomology and Plant Pathology researcher Natalie Clay shares her passion for understanding the hidden worlds of insects in forest ecosystems. Check out this latest video in our #BehindTheDiscovery series: aaes.uada.edu/videos/explori… UA System Div of Ag Bumpers College

This Thursday, enjoy an evening of fresh, local food and entertainment at the Farmers for Tomorrow fundraiser. Purchase tickets and learn more here: aaes.uada.edu/news/2024-farm… The Farmers for Tomorrow Fund assists aspiring farmers in launching their businesses.

A novel approach to combining environmental & genetic data increased crop yield prediction accuracy. Read about study by UA System Div of Ag researchers at aaes.uada.edu/news/fernandes… @BumpersCollege Springer Plants @AgisAmerica #SouthernAgResearch

Behind the scenes of modern agricultural research are statisticians like Samantha Robinson who help make sense of big data and guide study designs. Read more about Robinson and the Center for Agricultural Data Analytics at aaes.uada.edu/news/cada-sama… UA System Div of Ag Bumpers College

"When it's all said and done, there should be about 600 new acres of bottomland hardwood forest in Arkansas," said Michael Blazier. LISTEN HERE: aaes.uada.edu/podcast/restor… University of Arkansas at Monticello UA System Div of Ag Dept. of Agriculture @UAPineBluff UAPB - SAFHS

Our researcher, Marty Matlock, will be sharing his expertise at this free webinar on Sept 18 at 1 p.m., hosted by CAST. Learn about one of his recent research projects about pesticides and sustainable ag: aaes.uada.edu/podcast/how-pe… Bio-Agri Engineer

Check out our August newsletter for updates on hydroponics research, forestry insights, AI in agriculture education, new herbicides for blackberries, and organic farming initiatives in Arkansas. And be sure to subscribe! UA System Div of Ag Agriculture is America aaes.uada.edu/news/august-20…

A unique chicken has provided valuable insights to the causes of vitiligo, an autoimmune disease that affects 1-2 percent of people across the globe. Read more at aaes.uada.edu/news/gisela-er… UA System Div of Ag Bumpers College @AgisAmerica #SouthernAgResearch

CAFF is working to expand opportunities in organic farming, especially among diverse farmers. UAPB - SAFHS is a key partner in this initiative. Read more: aaes.uada.edu/news/caff-orga… UA System Div of Ag Agriculture is America

Muscadines, a native grape, and Vitis vinifera, the grapes most commonly consumed in the US, each have traits the other needs for improvement. A national effort to hybridize the two species was awarded a $7M grant by NIFA: aaes.uada.edu/news/vitis-to-… UA System Div of Ag Agriculture is America

Hydroponic lettuce production more than doubled from 2014 to 2019. A recent $300K USDA-NIFA grant aims to ensure this booming industry remains safe and sustainable. Read more: aaes.uada.edu/news/leafy-gre… ArkFoodSafety UA System Div of Ag Agriculture is America NIFA #NIFAImpacts

Food safety scientist Jennifer Acuff said listeria is unique because it’s a psychrotroph, meaning it can survive and grow at cold temperatures, unlike other foodborne pathogens like Salmonella and E. coli aaes.uada.edu/news/acuff-lis… UA System Div of Ag Bumpers College ArkFoodSafety @uarkfdsc

LISTEN how a $3.7 million Dept. of Agriculture grant is helping Arkansas researchers enhance carbon sequestration, improve water quality and give underserved landowners a chance to restore their land. UA System Div of Ag University of Arkansas at Monticello UAPB Official UAPB - SAFHS podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roo…

Muscadines, a native grape, and Vitis vinifera, the grapes most commonly consumed in the US, each have traits the other needs for improvement. A national effort to hybridize the two species was awarded a $7M grant by NIFA: aaes.uada.edu/news/vitis-to-… UA System Div of Ag Agriculture is America