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News - September 2022
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Sept. 30, 2022 |
Arkansas 4-H members receive Congressional Award LITTLE ROCK — The Congressional Award is the highest honor the U.S. Congress bestows on youth civilians — and several Arkansas 4-H members are among the most recent recipients. |
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Sept. 30, 2022 |
Farmers for Tomorrow fundraiser set Oct. 19 to support aspiring farmers FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The Center for Arkansas Farms and Food will hold a fundraising event 5-7:30 p.m. on Oct. 19 to support the Farmers for Tomorrow fund, a new program to help Farm School and Apprenticeship program graduates start their farm business. |
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Sept. 30, 2022 |
McFadden joins Division of Agriculture as Tyson Endowed Chair ag economist FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station is getting a boost in research on consumer behavior with Brandon McFadden as the new Tyson Endowed Chair in Food Policy Economics in the department of agricultural economics and agribusiness. |
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Sept. 30, 2022 |
CAFF graduates, mentor farms to receive grants under NW Arkansas Farmers Pilot Program FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Graduates of the Center for Arkansas Farms and Food as well as CAFF mentor farms are among those receiving grants from the Arkansas Department of Agriculture as part of its Northwest Arkansas Farmers Pilot Program aimed at increasing local food production. |
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Sept. 30, 2022 |
Oct. 20 tour to feature forest management for water quality, wildlife LITTLE ROCK — An Oct. 20 forestry tour at the Livestock and Forestry Research Station in Batesville will highlight forest management practices that will promote forest production and wildlife habitat and improve water quality and help wildlife in upland hardwoods. |
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Sept. 30, 2022 |
Fire, flood, serve as crop residue management tools for rice, corn, other crops LITTLE ROCK — Use of fire in harvested fields in Arkansas is one of several tools farmers can use in managing residue from rice and other crops to prepare for the next season, said Jarrod Hardke, extension rice agronomist for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. |
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Sept. 29, 2022 |
Division, college faculty, staff honored at Bumpers College Service Awards Reception FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Twelve faculty members, scientists and researchers in the University of Arkansas’ Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences and the U of A System Division of Agriculture were recently recognized with milestone service awards to the college, university and division. |
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Sept. 29, 2022 |
SIDEBAR: 'Cowboy caviar' recipe packs a flavorful, healthy punch LITTLE ROCK — Across the many picnics, potlucks and cookouts of football season, it can be difficult to find healthy recipes that still deliver on flavor and texture. For a delicious, nutrient-rich side dish that may become the star of the meal, go west with this recipe for “cowboy caviar.” |
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Sept. 29, 2022 |
Important food safety, grilling tips for tailgating season LITTLE ROCK — No matter the score, football season brings plenty of opportunities to enjoy tailgating and outdoor fun with family and friends. To make the most of game day, be sure to follow food safety guidelines by keeping and cooking meat at the proper temperatures. |
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Sept. 29, 2022 |
Cooperative Extension Service to offer two-day remote produce safety training LITTLE ROCK — For commercial produce growers, keeping farms free of microbial contamination and reducing foodborne illness outbreaks is critical. To support these efforts, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture will offer a two-day, remote produce safety training workshop for vegetable and fruit growers. The training will provide important information on best practices, regulatory requirements and risk management. |
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Sept. 26, 2022 |
Insect Festival 2022 brings loads of buggy fun to northwest Arkansas FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The critters that give you the creeps seem friendlier at the University of Arkansas Insect Festival. The 2022 festival opens Oct. 27 and is hosted by the department of entomology and plant pathology of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture and the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences at the U of A. |
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Sept. 23, 2022 |
Seedless muscadines can put the folksy southerner one step closer to the dinner table FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Without big bitter seeds to expel, the flavorful muscadine could go from the front porch to the dinner table in America and beyond. |
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Sept. 23, 2022 |
Muscadine post-harvest research focuses on shelf-life, consumer preference FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Muscadine research by the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station has been a collaboration between horticulture and food science to demonstrate that these folksy native grapes appeal to a vast consumer market. |
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Sept. 23, 2022 |
Why we need a soybean variety that cannot fix nitrogen FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Breeding a modern soybean that does not “fix” its nitrogen may initially seem counterintuitive. However, it is part of the grand plan to assess nitrogen fixation in new high-yielding varieties and potentially reverse the decline in grain protein content seen over the past 30 years. |
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Sept. 23, 2022 |
Cooperative Extension Service's online beekeeping course now available LITTLE ROCK — As backyard gardens and chicken coops become more popular, so does another element of modern homesteading: beekeeping. For people interested in learning about the practice or brushing up on their skills, the Cooperative Extension Service's new online beekeeping course provides information about the tools, costs and safety precautions involved. |
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Sept. 21, 2022 |
Extension to offer Arkansas Watershed Stewardship training program LITTLE ROCK — Protecting water quality is something everyone can do to some degree — but sometimes, we all need a little help getting started. |
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Sept. 20, 2022 |
Sept. 28 webinar highlights current market, importance of carbon contracts FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — When companies approach farmers with contracts to sequester carbon in the soil, it is critical that farmers know exactly what they are agreeing to before signing, according to Stephen Carpenter, deputy director of the Farmer’s Legal Action Group, Inc. |
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Sept. 20, 2022 |
Poultry science grad student wins research award for 3D tech in visual pathways of
birds FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The neural pathways in a bird's brain can be very complex, prompting poultry scientists at the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station to employ 3D imaging technology for research and teaching. |
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Sept. 19, 2022 |
Retired entomologist helped pioneer IPM; brought bugs to the people FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Don Steinkraus joined the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station
in 1989 and launched a successful career in integrated pest management research in
row crops. He also became a window into the captivating world of insects for generations
of students and Arkansas citizens of all ages. Steinkraus retired in June 2022. But
he’s not yet done with the tiny, multi-legged intrigues of arthropods. |
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Sept. 16, 2022 |
Postdoctoral researcher hired as assistant professor of soil fertility FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Soil scientists are translators between soils, plants, and producers
to help communicate and predict a plant’s nutrient requirements. Gerson Drescher,
assistant professor of soil fertility, is interested in expanding the tools and methods
for plant and soil analysis to improve that line of communication. |
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Sept. 16, 2022 |
Cooperative Extension Service offers 2022 Arkansas Ballot Issue Voter Guide LITTLE ROCK — In November’s upcoming General Election, Arkansas voters will have four proposed constitutional amendments on the ballot. To help Arkansans understand these proposed changes to the state constitution, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s Public Policy Center has published an online guide to Arkansas’ statewide ballot issues. |
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Sept. 16, 2022 |
Oct. 28 field day to address drought’s effect on cattle, forages and more HOPE, Ark. — This year’s Beef & Forages Field Day, scheduled for Oct. 28 at the Southwest Research and Extension Center in Hope, will address drought impacts on the cattle market, nutritional considerations in forage and more. |
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Sept. 16, 2022 |
Lower seeding rates produce same results as extra seeds for winter legume cover crop FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — When it comes to seeding rates for winter legume cover crops, more seed doesn’t necessarily mean much more biomass production and weed suppression. |
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Sept. 14, 2022 |
Arkansas 4-H Alumni Association honors longtime leader for 40 years of service FERNDALE, Ark. — Many former 4-H members remain involved with the youth development program long after they age out, ensuring new generations benefit from the program’s hands-on learning opportunities. On Aug. 6, the Arkansas 4-H Alumni Association honored Barbara Nelson for 40 years of service to the organization, which supports the Natural State’s 4-H programs. |
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Sept. 13, 2022 |
Prices move higher after USDA report cuts rice, soybean acres JONESBORO, Ark. — Prices for long-grain rice, cotton and soybeans moved higher Monday following the release of the National Agricultural Statistics Service’s “Crop Production” report. |
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Sept. 13, 2022 |
Sept. 21 webinar corrals legal issues of fences and livestock AMARILLO, Texas — A fence is more than just posts and strands of wire; it’s the foundation of a whole class of laws about property, range and stray animals and the rights and responsibilities of ranchers. |
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Sept. 12, 2022 |
How can students avoid college debt? LITTLE ROCK — College students are receiving more than $1.6 trillion in federal aid in 2022, and nearly 20 percent of students with federal loans are in default. How can a student attain a degree without racking up debt? |
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Sept. 9, 2022 |
New webinar series to focus on Arkansas conservation partnerships LITTLE ROCK — Conservation is vital to agriculture, and many resources and programs exist to support farmers’ pursuit of those practices. The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture will host a webinar series sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service to share information about ways to incorporate conservation practices through existing resources. |
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Sept. 9, 2022 |
Tyson Center for Food Animal Wellbeing to host poultry welfare symposium Oct. 12 FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The Tyson Center for Food Animal Wellbeing will host its 8th annual symposium on Oct. 12 in a hybrid format, with speakers focusing on poultry welfare and what the industry is doing to increase knowledge in this area. |
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Sept. 9, 2022 |
Poultry Science Department Head Honored as Fellow of the Poultry Science Association SAN ANTONIO — Straight out of high school, David Caldwell didn’t envision a career in poultry science, yet he has been honored by the Poultry Science Association as a Fellow for his contributions to the field of poultry science and service to the organization. |
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Sept. 9, 2022 |
Researchers developing tool to help poultry producers realize full value of solar technology FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Poultry producers considering the use of renewable energy in their operations will have a free tool this fall to help them determine whether solar is right for them. |
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Sept. 9, 2022 |
Long-term Arkansas soil health study shows benefits of carbon sequestration FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Just because microbes work faster in the heat and humidity of the South does not necessarily mean farmers in Arkansas cannot take advantage of them to help sequester carbon from crop residue and build soil health over time. |
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Sept. 9, 2022 |
SIDEBAR: The cost of burning crop residue is not just lost nitrogen FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The common practice in Arkansas of burning crop residue comes at the cost of soil nutrient levels and lost potential to build soil health with carbon. |
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Sept. 8, 2022 |
New Smart Farming Research Facility will enable cutting-edge poultry science FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Construction is nearly complete on a state-of-the-art poultry science facility that will open new avenues of research for the Center of Excellence for Poultry Science and the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station. |
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Sept. 7, 2022 |
Pasture management key to profit and water quality LITTLE ROCK — Well-managed pastures can have a positive effect both on water quality and farm budgets. The Cooperative Extension Service, part of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, is working with partners and landowners throughout the state to make this potential a reality. |
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Sept. 2, 2022 |
Researcher employs microorganisms to counter major disease affecting beef industry FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The little things living in a calf’s nose could be key to combating
bovine respiratory disease, the single most costly illness affecting the beef industry. |
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Sept. 2, 2022 |
Division of Agriculture beef research, education supported by Arkansas Beef Council FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Animal scientists with the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station were awarded over $63,000 by the Arkansas Beef Council this year to continue research and educational programs on beef production. |
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Sept. 2, 2022 |
New equipment expands research, diagnostic capabilities at the Arkansas Plant Health Clinic FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — New diagnostic equipment at the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s Arkansas Plant Health Clinic is helping expand its research and detection capabilities. |
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Sept. 2, 2022 |
Registration opens for Walk Across Arkansas Fall 2022 LITTLE ROCK — As fall arrives and busy schedules resume for many families, it’s important to carve out time for exercise. Walk Across Arkansas, an eight-week, group-based exercise program supported by the Cooperative Extension Service, is designed to help Arkansans get active. |
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Sept. 2, 2022 |
LITTLE ROCK — Some found one a little sweet, the other with a little bite. Either way, beer drinkers seemed to warm to the two varieties of blackberry beer on tap at Stone’s Throw Brewing in late July, as extension specialists with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture collected reactions to the Arkansas-made brews. |
| Sept. 1, 2022 |
New animal science professor brings global perspective to UAM MONTICELLO, Ark. — A missionary group may have drawn away one of UA-Monticello’s veterinarians, but it also had a hand in bringing in his replacement. |
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Arkansas farmland values, cash rents follow commodity prices JONESBORO, Ark. — Arkansas farmland values and cash rents are following commodity prices and inflation higher. |
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