Field to Film: Featured Research

Nathan Slaton, Ph.D., professor of soil testing for the University of Arkansas System, Division of Agriculture, conducts nutrient management research on soybean in Arkansas. His research program currently focuses on developing soil-test based recommendations for phosphorus and potassium fertilization and examining soybean sensitivity to chloride toxicity. “Knowledge of your irrigation water quality and variety selection…

Bob Scott, Ph.D., extension weed specialist with the University of Arkansas, Cooperative Extension Service, explains how to proactively control weeds this growing season. Through multiple research stations, Dr. Scott is able to replicate several plots to experience what Arkansas grower’s face in the different parts of the state. Depending on the plant, trials range from…