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Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station
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We are an innovative agriculture and food research institution, achieving discoveries to benefit Arkansas and beyond.
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Every year, Bumpers College students publish research & creative projects in the Discovery journal. The 2025 issue of Discovery includes eight articles on topics spanning animal, plant and human sciences. Read more: aaes.uada.edu/news/discove...
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...
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October 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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The Snowden Waterfowl Center of Excellence, which aims to advance waterfowl & wetlands research & transform the industry, was announced on Monday during a ceremony at the University of Arkansas at Monticello. The UADA center is supported by a $7M investment.

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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...
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October 17, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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The latest edition of the Bumpers College undergrad student research journal is now available! This year's articles include tick research, soybean genetics, lamb weaning methods and more! Learn more: aaes.uada.edu/news/discove...
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...
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October 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Research by UA System Division of Agriculture and University of Arkansas scientists uses nanotechnology to improve controlled-release systems for #probiotics, #cancer drugs and other meds in human and animal #health.

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July 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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'Killer bees' are spreading in the U.S. But how did they get here? According to entomologist Allen Szalanski, faster than expected, traveling "from Brazil to Texas in a span of less than 40 years." Read more from @usatoday.com: www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
'Killer bees' keep spreading (and killing) across the US
Scientists say the bees' temperament is to ward off predators. But unsuspecting humans will find them to be aggressive, spiteful and terrifying.
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July 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Save the Date! ​Join us for the 2025 Turfgrass Field Day on Aug. 6 at 7:00 a.m. in Fayetteville. Learn the latest on turfgrass research and network with other turf professionals. Learn more: aaes.uada.edu/events/2025-...
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June 12, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Blackberries, rice, and even dog food prices are covered in the latest Arkansas Ag Research Report, a roundup of news from the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station. See the report at aaes.uada.edu/news/may-202.... @AginArk @AgIsAmerica #AgInnovation
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June 2, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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What are you paying for your dog's food? Ag economics researchers Andrew Anderson and Lonnie Hobbs Jr. investigated the impact of health and wellness attributes on dog food pricing and the amount that owners are willing to pay. Read more: aaes.uada.edu/news/dog-foo...
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May 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our dear friend & colleague, Dr. Charles Maxwell. A prof. of animal science with the UA System Division of Ag and Bumpers College, he dedicated nearly 6 decades to his work. He passed away May 12, aged 83. Read more: aaes.uada.edu/news/maxwell...
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May 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Pesky thorns can make picking blackberries much more difficult, so a research team led by Margaret Worthington made advances in finding the genetic cause behind the thorny trait. Read more: aaes.uada.edu/news/genetic...
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May 20, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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Proper rice milling increases a #rice farmer's pay and means more rice from the farm to the table. Read about Arkansas Rice Processing Program research making a difference: aaes.uada.edu/news/optimiz...
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May 15, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Ioannis Tzanetakis, prof. of virology and Arkansas Clean Plant Center director, was named a Fellow of the American Phytopathological Society for his distinguished contributions to plant pathology: aaes.uada.edu/news/tzaneta...

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Arkansas Clean Plant Center Leader Tzanetakis Honored as a Fellow of American Phytopathological Society
Ioannis Tzanetakis, professor of plant virology and director of the Arkansas Clean Plant Center, was recently named a Fellow of the American Phytopathological Society. Tzanetakis has a dual appointmen...
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May 12, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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A recently published study from a team of researchers at four universities investigated what's keeping microplastics trapped in streams & results show how cleanup efforts can be carried out most efficiently: aaes.uada.edu/news/micropl....
Microplastics: What’s Trapping the Emerging Threat in Our Streams?
Microplastics, tiny plastic particles found in everyday products from face wash to toothpaste, are an emerging threat to health and ecology, prompting a research team to identify what keeps them trapp...
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May 9, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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Kristiina Ala-Kokko might be new as an assistant professor, but she's far from a stranger to the agricultural economics and agribusiness department she's joining. Read more about her @uarkansas.bsky.social roots and how she plans to work with #rice stakeholders at bit.ly/3Sg0X89....
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May 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Happy #NationalAgDay! Today we celebrate agriculture and those who work tirelessly to feed and clothe the world. Check out our research highlights page at aaes.uada.edu/research-hig... for a glimpse of our latest work advancing Arkansas' largest industry.
Research Highlights
AAES is committed to solving the problems that matter to Arkansans. Our scientists are continuously looking for ways to help farmers be more efficient, more sustainable and more profitable. They are h...
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March 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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AI & machine learning are increasingly used in agricultural science for predictions & data processing. Check out our latest Arkansas Ag Research Report to learn more about several projects that incorporate #AI in ag science: aaes.uada.edu/news/februar... #AgInnovation #Agriculture
February 2025 Arkansas Ag Research Report
A monthly round-up of top stories from the AAES. How machine learning is used in poultry processing and ecology. Soybean research on impacts of flooding. Agricultural is evolving to include AI and mi...
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March 3, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Plasma, the state of matter credited for coloring the sky with the Northern Lights, is being applied to help plants with their growth and guarding against pests.

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Cold Plasma-Treated Seeds Show Potential to Protect Plants, Reduce Pesticide Use
The same substance that paints the sky with the Northern Lights also appears to enhance plant growth and insect defense, according to a new study. Food science and entomology researchers from the AAES...
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February 28, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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With temps in the 60s and 70s across #Arkansas today, it's hard to believe we were covered in snow last week. Here are a few #snow scenes from the Milo J. Shult Ag Research & Extension Center in Fayetteville and the Northeast Rice Research & Extension Center near Jonesboro.
Photo of snow on the ground around the Northeast Rice Research and Extension Center sign with building in the background and flags flying above the sign. Distant photo of hundreds of ducks flying over a reservoir with snow around the banks. Rows of dormant plants with blue sky above and snow on the ground below. Photo of snowy scene with Milo J. Shult Agricultural Research and Extension Center sign in the foreground.
February 26, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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#Snow and #ice are still covering roads in much of #Arkansas. H2O-quality researcher Shannon Speir and her team conducted studies to measure road salt and beet brine impacts on freshwater ecosystems. Their initial results were not entirely expected. Read more: aaes.uada.edu/news/road-sa...
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February 21, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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The UADA Sensory Science Center will host its second Science-Telling-About-Revolution, or STAR, in Sensory Nudges Conference Feb. 27-28. The registration deadline is Feb. 24.

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Conference Explores Sensory Cues Beyond Food Preference
An international conference that explores the impact of sensory cues such as lighting and aroma will be hosted by the UADA’s Sensory Science Center at the end of February. Sensory cues can affect perc...
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February 19, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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Sign up for our monthly research report, featuring our latest ag and food innovations: bit.ly/ArkAgResearc... #AgInnovation
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February 19, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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To better manage environmental impacts, it's important to understand where farm animals are located. Bio & Ag Engineering researcher Becca Muenich set out to fill gaps in the data with a new technique for mapping animal feeding operations: aaes.uada.edu/news/machine...

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Machine Learning Maps Animal Feeding Operations to Improve Sustainability
Understanding where farm animals are raised is crucial for managing their environmental impacts and developing technological solutions, but gaps in data often make it challenging to get the full pictu...
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February 17, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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The latest Arkansas Ag Research Report is here! Learn about our latest discoveries, from trait evolution to rice breeding: https://aaes.uada.edu/news/january-2025-newsletter/ #AgInnovation
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February 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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The Center for Food Animal Wellbeing is on a mission to innovate and promote best practices for animal wellbeing. Last year, the Center hosted its 10th annual symposium focused on insights from decoding the bird brain. Check out the recordings: https://foodanimalwellbeing.uada.edu/cfaw-symposia/
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February 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Tune in to hear the Northeast Rice Research & Extension Center's Tim Burcham talk about the research and outreach work happening at the newly completed HQ building. Listen to the podcast now!

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LISTEN: Rice Innovation at the Northeast Rice Research and Extension Center
Dr. Burcham shares NERREC's mission to help farmers achieve greater profitability and sustainability and to educate the public about the importance of rice and agriculture in Arkansas. He discusses the significance of NERREC's location and agronomic characteristics...
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February 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM