Food, Farms and Forests

Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station
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Food, Farms and Forests

The latest food, fiber, and forestry research from the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, the research arm of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. Researchers share their latest findings and advancements in agriculture and food science, explaining the methods and purpose behind their work.

  1. 28 ОКТ.

    Tracking Mallards Migration: Research and Conservation for Arkansas' Duck Season

    Duck hunting season takes place in November and December in Arkansas and duck hunters and experts are watching for birds coming into the area in October, a group often referred to as "Halloween ducks". Dr. Doug Osborne, professor in the College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, and researcher for the experiment station, explains mallards' migration patterns, the challenges faced by waterfowl populations, and the importance of creating ...

    23 мин.

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    Feast or Fowl: Why you might pay more for turkey and eggs this holiday season

    In this episode of Food, Farms, and Forests, Dr. Jada Thompson, associate professor of agricultural economics and agribusiness breaks down the economic factors affecting turkey and egg prices for the upcoming holiday season. She discusses the highly pathogenic avian influenza and avian metapneumovirus, or aMPV, how producers adjust supply in response to potential outbreaks, and the impacts of biosecurity measures and backyard poultry. Tune in as Thompson dives deeper into the economic dynamic...

    23 мин.

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    Exploring Land Use and Nutrient Availability in Brazil's Dry Tropics

    In this episode of Food, Farms & Forests, Dr. Natalie Clay, an associate professor in the entomology and plant pathology department, talks about her research on decomposition in Brazil's dry tropical forests supported by the Fulbright Scholar Program, the world's largest and most diverse international education exchange program.Clay’s research investigates how changes in land use affect nutrient cycling, soil health, and decomposition rates, revealing unexpected results about sodium level...

    21 мин.

  4. 23 СЕНТ.

    How replanting forests can improve ecological benefits and empower landowners

    In this episode of Arkansas Food, Farms & Forests, we explore the Restoring Bottomland Hardwood Forests project with principal investigator Dr. Nana Tian, a researcher for the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station and associate professor at the University of Arkansas at Monticello. Planting begins this fall, and over the next 3 to 5 years, this project aims to restore approximately 600 acres of Arkansas bottomland forests by planting oak species and other hardwoods. With a $3.71 millio...

    20 мин.

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    Rooting for the Future: Restoring Arkansas’s Bottomland Hardwood Forests

    In this Food, Farms & Forests episode, we travel to the University of Arkansas at Monticello to explore efforts to restore bottomland hardwood forests in Arkansas. Dr. Michael Blazier, Dean of the College of Forestry, Agriculture, and Natural Resources at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, discusses the Restoring Bottomland Hardwood Forests project, a $3.7 million initiative that plans to convert idle farmland into thriving ecosystems. Funded through the U.S. Department of Ag...

    22 мин.

  6. 26 АВГ.

    Better Rice: Boosting Food Security, Profits without Increasing Yield

    Arkansas could produce an estimated 1 to 3.5 million more servings of rice per year. That’s according to recent research analyzing rice quality in the state.In this episode of Food, Farms and Forests, Dr. Lanier Nalley, interim department head and professor in the agricultural economics and agribusiness department, explains his research on the impacts of improving rice milling quality. Dr. Nalley and Dr. Alvaro Durand-Morat conducted a study titled "Feeding More With The Same Output: How Enha...

    20 мин.

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    Building REDI-NET: A Defense Against Emerging Pathogens

    In this episode of Food, Farms, and Forests Podcast, we talk to Dr. Emily McDermott, assistant professor of medical and veterinary entomology, and Dr. Cameron Osborne, a postdoctoral fellow, to discuss the REDI-NET project and how their research is contributing to building the database for the Department of Defense. REDI-NET, which stands for Remote Emerging Disease Intelligence Network, is a collaborative initiative involving the University of Arkansas, the University of Notre Dame, and...

    22 мин.

  8. 31 ИЮЛ.

    “New” Herbicides Could Soon Be An Option for Blackberry Growers

    In this episode of Food, Farms & Forests, Dr. Matt Bertucci, an assistant professor in the horticulture department, discusses his recent research on using herbicides normally used in row crops in blackberry production. The data supports the safety and effectiveness of 2,4-D choline and glufosinate in blackberry growing systems. Bertucci hopes to see regulatory approvals for these herbicides soon, allowing blackberry growers to benefit from these "new" weed management options.T...

    21 мин.
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The latest food, fiber, and forestry research from the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, the research arm of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. Researchers share their latest findings and advancements in agriculture and food science, explaining the methods and purpose behind their work.

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    Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station
  • Годы выхода
    2021 - 2024
  • Выпуски
    18
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    Без ненормативной лексики
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    © 2024 University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture
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