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The Small Farm Program (SFP) at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) will provide farm financial planning assistance, training and technical support to producers across Arkansas, according to Dr. Henry English, director of UAPB’s Small Farm Program. The initiative has been made possible thanks to a grant from the Southern Risk Management Center. […]
A natural compound found in rice may help protect cells from age-related damage, according to Dr. Sankar Devarajan, associate professor of nutrition for the Department of Human Sciences at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Dr. Devarajan is leading a study focused on gamma-oryzanol, a nutrient-rich compound found in rice bran, a byproduct of […]
Pond owners often notice that fish do not behave the same way throughout the year, according to Scott Jones, small impoundment Extension specialist for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. In spring and fall, fish may be active and easy to catch, while in mid-summer, they often feed early in the morning or late […]
Dr. Christopher C. Mathis Jr. has been appointed as interim dean/director of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s (UAPB) School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences (SAFHS). In this position, he is responsible for the SAFHS’s Plan of Work and for providing leadership for SAFHS research laboratories, according to Dr. Bruce W. McGowan, interim provost […]
A two-day Food and Nutrition Entrepreneurship Camp hosted by the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff gave Arkansas high school students hands-on exposure to careers in agriculture, food systems and entrepreneurship, according to Dr. Kimberly Haynie, associate professor of nutrition and food science. The camp was hosted by UAPB’s School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human […]
With the cold temperatures, it can be easy for landowners to overlook pond maintenance, Scott Jones, small impoundment Extension specialist for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, said. However, there are a few maintenance steps pond owners should consider taking in the winter to ensure their ponds are in prime condition by spring. Jones […]
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) and the Little Rock School District (LRSD) announced a new partnership in mid-December 2025, establishing the Hydroponic Plant Systems Career Pathway at Little Rock Southwest High School (LRSWHS). The initiative marks a significant step forward in expanding access to high-skill, high-demand career preparation in agriculture, STEM, and emerging Agri-Technology fields for Arkansas students.
For years, Eugene Sinclair heard about his family’s land in Columbia County, Arkansas – a property steeped in family legacy. However, the fact that he grew up and lived in Florida, as well as the demands of his job as a supervisor for a residential facility serving people with mental health challenges and substance abuse […]
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) and Southern University A&M College students recently gained hands-on international experience through the 1890 Student Global Food Security and Defense Fellows Program, an experiential learning initiative organized by the Office of International Programs and Studies (OIPS) at UAPB and the Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center (SUAREC) […]
F.M.S. Abdal, a doctoral student of aquaculture and fisheries at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), recently won first place for best student oral presentation at the Society of Wetland Scientists South-Central Chapter meeting in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He will be awarded a $900 prize for his achievement. “The award itself was a bit […]