Research News of March 2022
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Phosphorus Supplements May Not be Needed for Heifers Grazing High-P Pastures
Cattle grazing pastures with high soil-test phosphorus may be getting enough of the nutrient from the grass to eliminate the need for a phosphorus feed additive...
Survey Finds Grape Variety an Important Factor in Wine Selection for Arkansas Wine Consumers
When it comes to choosing a wine, Arkansans look to three factors: cost, place of origin and grape variety, according to a survey conducted...
New Survey Open to Gauge Consumer Awareness, Use of Arkansas-Made Wines
The Arkansas Quality Wine program is rolling out a follow-up to its 2021 survey to help gauge consumer awareness and consumption of commercially produced, Arkansas-made wine.
Pacific GeneTech Plans Arkansas Production Facility for Animal Vaccine Licensed from Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station
Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station research on animal vaccines for economically important pathogens such as Salmonella, Eimeria and Avian influenza has led to a new manufacturing...
Tailwater Recovery Research Shows Significant Water Savings in Row Rice
Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station researchers are steadily improving water conservation tactics. They can now grow rice with about half the irrigation water used in levee rice systems.
Luke Howard Retires after 24 Years Investigating Hidden Health Benefits of Food
Luke Howard devoted his career to teasing out the hidden health-inducing properties of foods. He investigated the isolation and use of naturally occurring phytochemicals...
Potential Potash, Phosphate Shortage Latest Ingredient to βPerfect Stormβ for Growers, Economists, Soil Experts Say
A potential halt to rail traffic in Canada could further hinder spring planting in North America if a labor dispute is not resolved within the next week.
Researchers Investigate Health Impacts of Residual Pesticides on Wild Bees
Farmers know not to apply pesticides on their fields during flowering season when bees are present. But wild bees can come into contact with pesticide residues...