@ArkAgResearch

We are an innovative agriculture & food research institution, achieving discoveries to benefit Arkansas and beyond. We are part of the UA System Division of Ag.

 Arkansas, USA
aaes.uada.edu/
Joined May 2015
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As concerns about farmer mental health continue to grow, agricultural researchers are compiling more data on the complex nature of suicide awareness among those who may be able to offer help — school-based agricultural educators. Read more: aaes.uada.edu/news/farm-stre… @AginArk @uarkbumpers @AR_Extension @USDA_NIFA #NIFAImpacts
A harvester unloads rice into a combine under a partly cloudy sky.

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Donald M. Johnson head and shoulders portrait in a red shirt with UA Razorback logo.

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If it peeps, clucks, crows or gobbles, Billy Hargis wanted to know what disease threatened it and how to stop it. After more than 40 years of research and teaching, the veterinarian and Distinguished Professor of poultry science has moved on to a new phase in his life: retirement and the freedom to travel without answering emails. Read about his career highlights: aaes.uada.edu/news/billy-har… @AginArk @uarkbumpers
Billy Hargis portrait

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Billy Hargis with LaTasha Gray with turkey poults in the background

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Billy Hargis with JF Mullet and Deacue Fields.

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Leadership update: Cynthia Sides has been named interim director of @AginArk's Technology Commercialization Office. She will continue serving as associate director for research development and compliance while helping move UADA discoveries into real-world products, partnerships and solutions. Read more: aaes.uada.edu/news/cynthia-s…
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Can a feed supplement given to fall-born calves during summer months help them handle heat stress? Animal Science faculty members are looking into it with support from an @ArkBeefCouncil grant? Read more: aaes.uada.edu/news/fall-calv… @AginArk @uarkbumpers

Feed Supplement May Help Fall Calves Cope With Summer Heat

Summer heat can be costly for Arkansas cattle producers, slowing cattle growth and potentially reducing meat quality. A new study at the AAES aims to help fall-born calves better withstand heat...

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Want your sanitizer to work its best? Start with a clean surface. A Center for Food Safety study shows why cleaning food-contact surfaces matters, from produce packing houses to home kitchens: aaes.uada.edu/news/cutting-b… @AginArk #foodsafety
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In food safety, just because it's a dry environment doesn't mean it's resistant to bacterial pathogens. In a Center for Food Safety study, pathogens introduced in dry conditions often persisted as long as, and sometimes longer than, those in wet conditions. Read more: aaes.uada.edu/news/food-prod… @AginArk
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The first high-quality, chromosome-scale reference genome for the rice stink bug - Oebalus pugnax - identified more than 13,000 genes with broad biological and agricultural relevance. Read more about the development: aaes.uada.edu/news/rice-stin… @AginArk @ArkansasEPP @uarkbumpers
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Rich Adams

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Congratulations to all those who received 25-Year service awards at the @uarkbumpers annual fall faculty reception: aaes.uada.edu/news/2026-bump… @AginArk
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Giona Goggin

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Just because your cutting board is cleaned with soap and water doesn't mean it's free of foodborne pathogens. See what researchers found and how the results apply beyond produce packing houses to home kitchens: aaes.uada.edu/news/cutting-b… @AginArk
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A Center for Food Safety study shows that cleaning before sanitizing improved pathogen reduction by nearly 6 percentage points. "The difference may seem small, but it is significant,” said Kristen Gibson, director of the center. “It is the difference between tens and hundreds of bacteria removed.” Read more: aaes.uada.edu/news/food-prod… @AginArk
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Calling local food service professionals: There will be a workshop just for you at the STAR in Sensory Nudges Conference being held Oct. 19-21! The final day will include a workshop on sensory nudges to enhance the dining experience for individuals with low vision. Read more: aaes.uada.edu/news/sensory-s… @AginArk
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Catch @AginArk Department of Food Science researchers Dr. @ScottLafontain and Ph.D. student Andrew Maust discuss their non-alcoholic beer research with James Spencer on the most recent episode of Basic Brewing Radio: basicbrewing.com/ @ScottLafontain
Andrew Maust and Scott Lafontaine in the food science department's brewing room.

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Cleaning food-contact surfaces before sanitizing can achieve nearly 100 percent pathogen removal, compared to 93.81% with sanitizer alone, according to a two-year study from @AginArk's Center for Food Safety led by Kristen Gibson. Read more: aaes.uada.edu/news/food-prod… @uarkbumpers
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The rice stink bug's genome assembly offers a new data-informed tool in the fight against a costly pest. Read more: aaes.uada.edu/news/rice-stin… @ArkansasEPP @uarkbumpers @AginArk
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At the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, plant breeder Caio Canella Vieira is working to develop high-yielding, stress-resilient soybean varieties designed for Arkansas conditions. #Soybeans #Farming #PlantBreeding

Caio Vieira - 3 Million Acres of Opportunities | Behind the Discovery

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A clear film made from rice bran protein with argon-generated cold plasma inhibited foodborne bacterial pathogens, including E. coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a bacterium known for its antibiotic resistance. Read more at aaes.uada.edu/news/plasma-ri… @AginArk
Argon plasma shoots out of a device purple in color onto a piece of clear rice bran film.

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Mahfuzur Rahman portrait.

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At @uarkbumpers' annual fall faculty reception, faculty members with the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station were recognized with milestone service awards and promotions. Read more at aaes.uada.edu/news/2026-bump… @AginArk
Jeremy Powell and Beth Kegley with cattle.

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Jean-François Meullenet, center, pictured with University of Arkansas Provost Indrajeet Chaubey, left, and Deacue Fields

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Strong partnerships help fuel agricultural innovation. Support from the @AnheuserBusch Foundation is advancing @AginArk research focused on rice quality, production efficiency and new market opportunities for farmers. Learn about the funded projects: aaes.uada.edu/news/anheuser-… @uarkbumpers
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"Dr. Srivastava was not only a phenomenal teacher and researcher, but a valued colleague who served both her peers and mentees. She was known for her kindness and collaborative spirit." - Paul DaLaune, head of the Department of Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences. Vibha Srivastava passed away Aug. 29. Read more about her: aaes.uada.edu/news/vibha-sri… @AginArk @uarkbumpers
Vibha Srivastava's early faculty photo.

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Assembly of the rice stink bug genome created a foundational resource to help scientists better understand how the insect feeds, adapts to host plants and potentially develops resistance to insecticides. Read more about the development by @AginArk researchers: aaes.uada.edu/news/rice-stin… @ArkansasEPP @uarkbumpers @SzalanskiAllen
Rice stink bug on a wheat plant.

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Allen Szalanski in his lab.

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Rich Adams with students; The TraitTrainR software development team includes Mataya Duncan, left, Rokeya Akter, and Jenniffer Roa Lozano.

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