Field to Film: Featured Research

The Arkansas Row Crop Verification Program, administered by the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture (UADA), helps growers of all row crops maximize their production and profitability with the use of research-based practices and new technologies. Chad Norton, soybean and wheat verification coordinator for UADA, works with soybean producers in the southern part of…

Dr. Jeremy Ross, extension agronomist with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture (UADA), engages on two national projects that focus on refining yield-boosting soybean production methods. One project examines how sulfur deficiency affects crops and qualifies proper treatments to address the issue. The second analyzes the impact of foliar fertilizer on these crops. The…

Dr. Trent Roberts, associate professor of soil fertility and testing at the University of Arkansas, oversees the University’s chloride testing research project. The project aims to increase the resolution of the screening and diagnostic process to better assist producers with finding the best soybean variety for their field. Water quality and the plant itself contribute…

By Laura Temple Managing Worms, Bugs and Slugs in Soybeans As farmers adopt management practices to improve soybean production, insects take advantage of favorable environments and food sources. “In Arkansas, insect management continues to be a major focus for growers and consultants,” says Dr. Ben Thrash, assistant professor and Extension entomologist, focusing on integrated pest…

By Laura Temple For farmers with fields under irrigation, water is another input to manage carefully. To make sound decisions, farmers need relevant tools and information. “Soybean farmers can make the biggest gains in profitability and sustainability by improving when they first start irrigating a field and when to stop,” says Dr. Chris Henry, associate…