Avian Flu Found on Pennsylvania Poultry Farm
Pennsylvania confirms its first avian flu case since the 1980s at a Lancaster County poultry farm. The outbreak has caused egg prices to triple nationwide...
Dr. Obadiah Njue Named Extension Administrator at UAPB
Dr. Obadiah M. Njue has been appointed Extension Administrator and Assistant Dean at UAPB's School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences....
Dr. Blessing Masasi Joins UAPB as Ag Engineering Professor
Dr. Blessing Masasi joins University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff as assistant professor of agricultural engineering. He will teach power machinery, production systems, and soil...
Howard County Farm Legacy: UAPB Forestry
Shawn Boler manages his family's forestland remotely through UAPB's Keeping it in the Family sustainable forestry program in Howard County....
Planting Cover Crops Benefits the Soil
Southern region producers should consider growing cover crops as part of a sustainable agriculture system to improve soil health and farming practices....
Virtual UAPB Workshop: Cattle Production & Winter
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff hosts virtual cattle production workshop Oct. 6, covering winter livestock management for small farms from 10 a.m. to 12...
Producers: Plant Fall Greens
Arkansas producers can still plant fall greens including turnip, mustard and collard greens in southeast regions. These versatile crops remain popular among local farmers for...
Scholarship Opportunity for Agriculture Students
New scholarship opportunities available for students pursuing agriculture degrees. Financial aid program supports future farmers and agricultural professionals....
TSU Alumna & Amazon Teacher Recruits for TSU
TSU alumna Shasta Charlton, 2020 Amazon Future Engineer Teacher of the Year, received $50,000 and is recruiting high school students to attend Tennessee State University....
Local 4-Her’s Recipe Included in New Digital Cookbook
Naomi Jimenez, a Jefferson County YEAH8 4-H Club member, had her favorite recipe selected for the new 4-H Fresh Chefs digital cookbook featuring youth culinary...
Outbreak Creates Livestock Selling Opportunity
COVID-19 outbreak creates demand for locally-sourced meat, offering new marketing opportunities for livestock producers planning fall strategies....
Arkansas Aquaculture Fares Well During Outbreak
Arkansas aquaculture industry has largely weathered COVID-19 challenges, though some sectors like baitfish producers have experienced revenue losses in northeastern markets....
Projects to Stem Feral Hog Damage Underway
Feral hogs cause over $19 million in yearly damage to Arkansas agriculture, destroying crops, pastures, and wildlife habitat while polluting water sources....
Producers: Grow and Market Southern Peas
Marketing is the first step in successful commercial southern pea production. Identifying markets before planting is critical for farmers....