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.
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A $471K @NSF CAREER Award is fueling research that blends sustainability, materials science, and workforce development. Ali Ubeyitogullari is transforming ag byproducts into aerogels while training the next generation of innovators. Read more: aaes.uada.edu/news/nsf-caree… @AginArk @UarkBENG
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Dr. Alvaro Durand Morat's research helps farmers, industry leaders and policymakers understand how trade policies, consumer preferences and market forces affect the competitiveness of U.S. rice around the world.
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From forest entomology to running an 86‑acre research station, Larry Galligan brings science, farming experience and practicality together every day. His leadership helps ensure critical fruit and vegetable research stays on track at the Vegetable Research Station, no matter the weather or wildlife. Read more: aaes.uada.edu/news/larry-gal… @AginArk @uarkhort @uavegstation
ALT Larry Galligan by Vegetable Research Station sign.
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How much force does it take to pluck a blackberry? Renee Threlfall in the Department of Food Science is working with @UofA_Engr to figure that out with what she calls a "Force Gun." She described the project to develop robots that harvest blackberries during the 10th annual Blackberry Field Day at the Fruit Research Station on Tuesday. @AginArk @uarkhort @AR_Extension
ALT Renee Threlfall holding her "force gun" that measures the force needed to pluck a blackberry.
ALT Blackberries on the canes at the Fruit Research Station.
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Potassium matters for cotton. Arkansas research shows potassium fertilization can increase cotton yields by up to 70% in deficient soils, while also improving fiber strength and elongation. Smart nutrient management makes a measurable difference. Read more about the research at aaes.uada.edu/news/cotton-po… @AginArk @bumperscollege
ALT Cotton bolls
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Blackberry growers got a sneak peak of potential new blackberry cultivars developed by Margaret Worthington, director of the Fruit Breeding Program, during the 10th annual Blackberry Field Day at the Fruit Research Station in Clarksville on Tuesday. @AginArk @uarkhort @AR_Extension
ALT Margaret Worthington speaks to crowd in blackberry patch.
ALT People on a trailer behind blackberry patch.
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As health-conscious consumers continue to seek lower alcohol content in their wine, scientists like Zachary Bean in the Department of Food Science are working on ways to both meet this demand and make it better.
Bean was recently awarded an Austrian Marshall Plan Foundation scholarship to conduct his master's research at Graz University of Technology.
Read more: aaes.uada.edu/news/zach-bean… @AginArk @bumperscollege @tugraz
ALT Zachary Bean taking notes in the lab.
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The latest 2026 Arkansas Ag Research Report features developments in food science, crop improvement, and sustainable farming — plus upcoming events across the state. Catch up on the latest research making a difference: aaes.uada.edu/news/may-2026-… @AginArk
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With support from a $492K @USDA_NIFA grant, Arkansas researchers are testing two treatments they hope will help ranchers protect their herd from bovine theileriosis, a deadly cattle disease carried by the Asian longhorned tick. Read more: aaes.uada.edu/news/nifa-gran… @AginArk @AR_Extension @ArkansasEPP @bumperscollege
ALT Emily McDermott looking through a microscope.
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From 3D food printing to aerogels and turning rice byproducts into high‑value compounds, Arkansas researchers are leading in food science innovation. Learn more about recent @aocs award winners Ali Ubeyitogullari and Ph.D. student Sumanjot Kaur: aaes.uada.edu/news/ali-ubeyi… @AginArk @UarkBENG
ALT Ali and Sumanjot
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Food engineer Ali Ubeyitogullari is using agricultural byproducts to create ultra‑light, high‑strength aerogels — supported by a prestigious @NSF CAREER Award. Read more: aaes.uada.edu/news/nsf-caree… @AginArk
ALT Ali Ubeyitogullari in the lab.
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At the Vegetable Research Station, Larry Galligan helps support projects that advance pest management, sustainability, and crop production across Arkansas. Read more about him and his work: aaes.uada.edu/news/larry-gal… @AginArk @uarkhort @uavegstation
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New leadership. National awards. Research that matters.
The May 2026 Arkansas Ag Research Report showcases cutting‑edge discoveries and the people behind them—from food science innovation to crop genetics and sustainability.
🔬🌾 Explore what’s new in Arkansas ag research.
aaes.uada.edu/news/may-2026-… @AginArk
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Planting cotton this season? Don’t overlook potassium.
New Arkansas field trials confirm that adequate potassium is key to maximizing lint yield and fiber quality—especially in soils testing low. Research‑backed recommendations help growers get the most from every acre. Read more: aaes.uada.edu/news/cotton-po… @AginArk @bumperscollege
ALT Cotton at bloom in field with trees in background.
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Innovation is growing in Arkansas agriculture. From sustainable aerogels made from ag waste to research in cotton nutrition and rice plant defense, the latest Arkansas Ag Research Report highlights how research is driving real‑world impact for producers and communities.
📘 Read the full report: aaes.uada.edu/news/may-2026-…
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See who was recently awarded by the American Oil Chemists' Society for their research with @AginArk: aaes.uada.edu/news/ali-ubeyi… @bumperscollege
ALT Image of two portraits: Ali Ubeyitogullari and Sumanjot Kaur.
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Congratulations, Ali Ubeyitogullari, on your @NSF CAREER Award! Read more about his project to make aerogels from ag byproducts: aaes.uada.edu/news/nsf-caree… @AginArk @bumperscollege @UarkBENG @UofA_Engr
ALT Ali Ubeyitogullari in his lab.
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As plans move forward for the new Center of Excellence for Food Science and Innovation, Craig Bacon, the new head of the Department of Food Science, brings valuable experience in creating spaces that support applied learning, research and industry engagement. Read more: aaes.uada.edu/news/bacon-to-… @AginArk @AR_Extension @bumperscollege
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ALT Architect's rendering of the new food science center.
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Meet Larry Galligan, the new director of the @AginArk Vegetable Research Station, who has a long history with the University of Arkansas and farming. Read more about him at aaes.uada.edu/news/larry-gal… @uavegstation @uarkhort @ArkansasEPP @AR_Extension
ALT Larry Galligan in front of the Vegetable Research Station sign.
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Potassium fertilization increased cotton yields up to 70% in potassium-deficient soils. Read more about a two-year study at three Arkansas locations: aaes.uada.edu/news/cotton-po… @AginArk @DrescherGerson @UARK_SoilTest @bumperscollege
ALT Cotton patch with white blossoms out.
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