University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture

Seeds float to the top after being separated from pumpkin pulp. (UADA image)
Home and Family, Horticulture, Horticulture, Outdoors, Recipes

What to do with pumpkin innards when making a jack-o’-lantern

Pumpkin seeds aren't just for roasting. They can be eaten raw, added to recipes or saved for planting. University of Arkansas extension experts explain. Read More

Example of 2026 meat prices. (UADA image)
beef, Beef, Home and Family

Beefing up dinner without the big price tag

Image of the empty lots at Santa Teresa, New Mexico. The location is one of five border ports for livestock to come in to the US from Mexico. Its closure due to the threat of New World Screwworm has affected jobs there. Photo taken May 2026. (UADA photo by James Mitchell)
Beef, Livestock

Reopening southern ports to cattle likely won’t bolster U.S. herd numbers

GRAZING — Part of a herd grazing at the Livestock and Forestry Station in Batesville, Arkansas. Taken April 16 2019. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo y Mary Hightower)

New online tool helps ranchers forecast operation economics

  • By Mary Hightower │ University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
Row of server racks or network device racks in data center. (Adobe Stock-#224325077 │ elbanco)

UADA researcher examines economic prospects of AI data centers in rural areas

  • By Ryan McGeeney │ University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
SPRAY DRONE — Research by Jason Davis and Terry Spurlock with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture seeks to identify optimum flight speeds, application heights and setups for agricultural spray drones. (UADA photo)

Free satellite imagery, spray drones highlight precision agriculture opportunities

  • By John Lovett │ University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
Mike Hamilton, extension irrigation instructor, is working to increase the adoption of unmanned aerial systems, or drones, in pursuit of more efficient irrigation and cost savings for farmers. (UADA photo)

Drone + software adds up to significant irrigation savings

  • By Mary Hightower │ University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
Sports drink on wooden table. (Adobe Stock-#135151772 │ expressiovisual)

Extension experts share science behind electrolyte, alkaline water: what are the health benefits?

  • By Rebekah Hall │ University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
Woman picking leaves of basil greenery (Photo: iStock - OKrasyuk)

Extension experts share tips for growing indoor, outdoor herb gardens

  • By Rebekah Hall │ University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
Peanuts (ARS photo by Jack Dykinga.)

Arkansas sets peanut field day for Aug. 5

Group of happy high school classmates walking by school corridor together. (Adobe Stock-#200238277 │ LIGHTFIELD STUDIOS)

Tips for parents of teenagers starting high school this fall

  • By Rebekah Hall │ University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture