Research Highlights  »  Economics and Law The Problem: Many states have enacted industrial hemp laws since the passage of the 2014 Farm Bill. Although these laws have similarities across the U.S.,...

Research Highlights  »  Economics and Law The Problem: Since the approval of dicamba-based herbicides for in-crop use, hundreds of lawsuits have been filed against chemical companies marketing these...

The processing of livestock is governed on a national level, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) is given primary authority for oversight. However, this authority may be designated to a state agency, as long as the state requirements…

The life of a farmer is a life of uncertainty. Farmers frequently need to reevaluate their current production practices in light of new recommendations to determine if changes would be beneficial. New production practices might be more economical or more sustainable…

Coccidiosis is the most prevalent disease in commercial poultry production. As an enteric disease, it directly impacts how efficiently the bird can use nutrients. The most effective anticoccidial drugs also have some antibiotic activity, so as producers move…

As U.S. consumers continue to explore world cuisines, many have developed a taste for the fragrant jasmine-type rice used in many southern Asian dishes. However, Arkansas, the leading rice growing…

While crop damage from drift of auxin herbicides such as dicamba has received a lot of attention, there isn’t much information about what might happen if a susceptible plant absorbs those herbicides ….

Vein necrosis is the most widespread soybean virus disease in North America during hot, dry summers. Soybean vein necrosis virus, or SVNV, reduces seed oil content and is seed-borne, affecting international movement of seed…

Gluten-free products are increasingly popular, however, creating gluten-free foods that offer the same taste, texture and appearance as baked goods with gluten is challenging. Gluten-free baked goods tend to be harder, denser and …

Rice is a staple food for billions of people around the world. However, people relying on rice as their main source of energy are most likely to suffer from nutrient deficiencies such as iron and calcium. Additionally, potassium deficiencies are of concern….

Research Highlights  »  Economics and Law The Problem: Many states have enacted industrial hemp laws since the passage of the 2014 Farm Bill. Although these laws have similarities across the U.S.,...

Research Highlights  »  Economics and Law The Problem: Since the approval of dicamba-based herbicides for in-crop use, hundreds of lawsuits have been filed against chemical companies marketing these...

The processing of livestock is governed on a national level, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) is given primary authority for oversight. However, this authority may be designated to a state agency, as long as the state requirements…

The life of a farmer is a life of uncertainty. Farmers frequently need to reevaluate their current production practices in light of new recommendations to determine if changes would be beneficial. New production practices might be more economical or more sustainable…

Coccidiosis is the most prevalent disease in commercial poultry production. As an enteric disease, it directly impacts how efficiently the bird can use nutrients. The most effective anticoccidial drugs also have some antibiotic activity, so as producers move…

As U.S. consumers continue to explore world cuisines, many have developed a taste for the fragrant jasmine-type rice used in many southern Asian dishes. However, Arkansas, the leading rice growing…

While crop damage from drift of auxin herbicides such as dicamba has received a lot of attention, there isn’t much information about what might happen if a susceptible plant absorbs those herbicides ….

Vein necrosis is the most widespread soybean virus disease in North America during hot, dry summers. Soybean vein necrosis virus, or SVNV, reduces seed oil content and is seed-borne, affecting international movement of seed…

Gluten-free products are increasingly popular, however, creating gluten-free foods that offer the same taste, texture and appearance as baked goods with gluten is challenging. Gluten-free baked goods tend to be harder, denser and …

Rice is a staple food for billions of people around the world. However, people relying on rice as their main source of energy are most likely to suffer from nutrient deficiencies such as iron and calcium. Additionally, potassium deficiencies are of concern….