University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture

CHICGRASP — The autonomous robotic arm was programmed with imitation learning, trained by a human, to move a chicken carcass onto a shackle conveyor for further processing while adjusting to challenges. (UADA photo)
Arkansas, Avian, Chickens, Livestock, Midwestern Region, Poultry

Poultry processing robotics advances with ChicGrasp

ChicGrasp uses imitation learning and camera perception to handle chicken carcasses in poultry plants. Read More

GLP-1s are widely prescribed for weight loss. (UADA photo)
Health & Wellness, Home and Family

What does ‘GLP-1 friendly’ mean?

Taken Aug. 30. 2024, at the grand opening of the NE Rice Research and Extension Center at Harrisburg, Arkansas. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by Mary Hightower)
Corn, Cotton, Crops, Soybeans

War-spiked urea prices may prompt increase in soybean acres



Many fresh eggs at the market. (Photo: Adobe Stock │ #295334887 - Andrea Izzotti)

Egg prices fall to 2023 levels, but won’t last for long

Storm damage in Yell County after significant snowfall, Jan. 24-25, 2026. Image courtesy Bobby Powell.

Arkansas cattle industry suffers more than $24 million loss from winter storm damage

"Market Set Go!" - Set up your booth. Prepare food samples. The customers are here!

NMSU launches ‘Market Set Go!’

Hands holding knife and fork above alarm clock on white plate on blue background. Intermittent fasting. (Adobe Stock │ #389885849 - Jo Panuwat D)

Time-restricted eating may support weight management

Long hair woman standing among the window and drinking hot tea from mug. Winter landscape. Lady drinks coffee looking at snowfall. Depression, seasonal affective disorder. (iStock │ #1940026348 - Marina Demidiuk)

Extension offers tips to combat seasonal affective disorder

Watermelon seedlings are seen in trays with pure food waste substrate, pure commercial peat moss-based potting mix, and blends of the two with varying ratios in a study to compare seedling germination, growth and nutrient uptake. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo)

Study finds food waste compost less effective than potting mix alone

  • By Maddie Johnson │ University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture
Holiday online shopping. (Adobe Stock │ #398882019 - WESTOCK)

Tips to avoid overspending, overconsumption when gift giving

Cattle in feedlot in West Texas. (iStock │ #174479340 - dhughes9)

With U.S. beef slaughter down, consumer prices likely to remain high