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Could Glass Be Dethroned as Wine’s Top Packaging? Researchers Unbox Consumer Perceptions of Wine Packaging
April 22, 2026
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With nearly 400 years under its cork, glass is still the top choice for consumers when it comes to packaging preferences for wine, but sustainability concerns may open the way to other container types, a study by…
National Science Foundation CAREER Award Supports Soft-Food Robotics Research
April 22, 2026
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Autonomous robots may be able to drive through rush hour traffic in Los Angeles, which can test the sanity of even the most skilled human drivers, but robots have yet to master the science of grasping…
Breeding Spinach to Better Withstand Pythium
April 22, 2026
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Breeding efforts at the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture to improve spinach tolerance to a pathogen called Pythium will help both indoor and outdoor growers of the popular leafy green…
New Project ‘Floats’ Idea of Solar Panels on Irrigation Reservoirs
April 20, 2026
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Electricity and water don’t usually mix, but technological advancements in floating solar arrays open the potential to generate electricity while decreasing impacts on farm irrigation reservoirs and agricultural land…
Erf Turned Childhood Curiosity Into Poultry Immunology Career
April 14, 2026
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Gisela Erf’s lauded career in poultry immunology began with a simple question from her master’s degree adviser: “Would you mind working with chickens?” That moment brought focus to what would become Erf’s path in science. Erf retired at the end of 2025…
Annual Rice Industry Alliance Meeting set for May 19 in Fayetteville
April 8, 2026
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The latest advancements in rice research, economics and technology are the focus of the 2026 Arkansas Rice Processing Program Industry Alliance Meeting, May 19, at the Don Tyson Center for Agricultural Sciences…
Genetic Markers Fast-Track Breeding of Seedless Muscadine Grapes
April 8, 2026
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Using new genetic markers, fruit breeders can now tell whether grapes will be seedless and self-pollinating even years before vines bear fruit. The approach will save time and resources in the pursuit of creating flavorful new grape varieties…
Predicting Poultry Pathogens Focus of ARA Project Scope Webinar on April 22
April 7, 2026
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When it comes to identifying bacterial contamination in poultry, speed and accuracy become critical in protecting people and the state’s most valuable agricultural commodity. Aranyak Goswami, a computational biologist and assistant professor…
Can Unpaved Roads and Watersheds Co-Exist? Researchers Wade Into the Question
April 2, 2026
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Imagine a dump truck dropping 13 tons of dirt into the waters of Brush Creek, a waterway that feeds northwest Arkansas’ primary drinking water source, Beaver Lake. That’s how much soil and sediment researchers…
Oregano, Rosemary and ‘Time’: Long-Term Swine Study Shows Natural-Compound Benefits
April 1, 2026
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In the search to replace antibiotic growth promoters with effective alternatives in modern swine production, plant-based essential oils are showing potential to provide lasting benefits.
Robotics and Automation Research in Poultry Processing Featured April 9
March 17, 2026
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To help meet the rising national and global demand for poultry products, the Center for Scalable and Intelligent Automation in Poultry Processing will hold its first field day on April 9 from 12:30-5 p.m. at the Don Tyson Center for Agricultural Sciences…
Organic Grain Field Day Set for April 7 at Kibler Vegetable Research Station
March 17, 2026
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The Organic Field Crop Production and Marketing Meeting will be hosted at the Vegetable Research Station near Kibler on April 7 to connect grain farmers with organic market opportunities and to showcase ongoing organic research in the state…
Poultry Processing Robotics Advances With ChicGrasp
March 10, 2026
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What started out as a response to labor shortages in poultry processing plants during the COVID-19 pandemic has turned into a robotics system that can learn by imitating human movements to handle chickens.
Rice Husks for Biodegradable Materials Focus of Free Webinar March 18
March 5, 2026
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For vegans and people who are allergic to dairy, nuts or gluten, rice is a surprising source to make a hypoallergenic alternative cheese. As a bonus, the protein sources in rice are considered byproducts of white rice processing, adding value and potential domestic demand…
Researchers Find That Landowner Trust, Experience Influence Feral Hog Management
March 4, 2026
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Trust in others and prior experience with feral hogs were significant factors in whether landowners would commit effort and dollars to controlling the destructive animals, two studies have found. Feral hogs cause an estimated $2.5 billion in damage…
Rice-Based Cheese? Study Points to Possibility for New Rice Markets
March 3, 2026
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For vegans and people who are allergic to dairy, nuts or gluten, rice is a surprising source to make a hypoallergenic alternative cheese. As a bonus, the protein sources in rice are considered byproducts of white rice processing, adding value and potential domestic demand…
Online Game Aims to Help Farmers Market Vendors Learn Food Safety
February 26, 2026
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A new online game allows players to build a farmers market empire as they learn real-world food safety topics. The game, “Market, Set, Go,” was released Feb. 4, just in time for the opening of seasonal farmers markets. ..
Rice Stink Bug Genetic Mapping Offers Clues to Curb a Costly Crop Pest
February 25, 2026
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Even though farmers have been dealing with rice stink bugs as pests since the 1880s, entomologists are still getting to know them at the genetic level. A first-of-its-kind study published on the genetics of rice stink bugs offers clues that could shape…
Sustainability, Waste Reduction Focus of New Biological and Ag Engineering Researcher
February 23, 2026
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As a new assistant professor of biological and agricultural engineering, Kendrick Hardaway brings expertise that could help Arkansas communities build more resilient food, energy, water and infrastructure systems. Hardaway, a University of Arkansas alumnus…
CAFF Offers March 17 High Tunnel Short Course
February 19, 2026
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The Center for Arkansas Farms and Food, or CAFF, and the Cooperative Extension Service, are offering a high tunnel short course on March 17 that covers equipment, climate management, transplant production and more. The course runs from 9 a.m…
UADA Soil Fertility Specialist to Approach Research With Extension in Mind
February 18, 2026
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Ana Morales-Ona Smith, extension soil fertility specialist and assistant professor for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, followed a winding path, crossing both decades and continents, to her current field of study…
Taking Protein Into Account With the New Food Pyramid
February 16, 2026
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Now that protein is taking a more prominent position in federal nutrition guidelines, you may have some questions about how to adjust your diet. While the dietary guidelines are updated every five years by the U.S. Department of Agriculture…
Simmons First Foundation Contributes $50,000 to UAM-UADA Waterfowl Research Center
February 16, 2026
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The Simmons First Foundation gifted $50,000 to support the Snowden Waterfowl Center of Excellence, a nationally unique research center dedicated to advancing waterfowl and wetlands science…
$425K NIFA Grant Supports Statewide Arkansas Weather Station Network
February 10, 2026
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A statewide network of 20 high-tech weather stations is in the process of being built by the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, thanks to a $425,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture…
Biosensor Engineer Brings Rapid Diagnostic Technology to Arkansas Agriculture
February 9, 2026
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Eric McLamore has joined the UADA as a professor of biosensor engineering, bringing expertise in biosensor technology that could transform how Arkansas farmers and communities monitor water quality, detect food safety threats and protect animal health…
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