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Arkansas, the nations leading rice producer, could hypothetically produce millions more servings of rice if milling yields are improved, which would also improve profits without increasing production inputs.

Summit aims to foster collaboration among experts, scientists, lawmakers, farmers, academia and other stakeholders.

Twenty faculty members, scientists and researchers of Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences were recently recognized with milestone service awards to the college, university, Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station and U of A System Division of Agriculture.

The in-person and hybrid event takes place October 16-17

Research professor Guillermo Tellez-Isaias chairs the organizing committee for the summit, which will address the effects of highly pathogenic avian influenza on the poultry industry worldwide.

Becca Muenich, associate professor of biological and agricultural engineering, describes the field of agriculture as the greatest opportunity to have an impact on making the world more resilient and sustainable.

Brianna Williams is a first-year student majoring in ag business at the University of Arkansas at Monticello. She plans to compete in goat tie, barrel racing, and break-away roping. She is excited about the fall rodeo schedule and even more excited about the improved horse barn on campus where she’ll house her horse.

Arkansas researcher Shannon Speir is part of a multi-state team working to learn more about how these small streams can affect lakes and reservoirs that supply drinking water to the region.

Professor Kristen Gibson will present

The Center for Food Animal Wellbeing will host its ninth annual symposium on Sept. 29 with a focus on sustainability and animal-human interactions.