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UAPB Researcher Nitish Sankurabhukta Pioneering AI to Transform Global Aquaculture Health, Expand Precision Access Worldwide

At the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), a quiet technological revolution is underway, according to Dr. Yathish Ramena, director of the university’s Aquaculture and Fisheries Center of Excellence. Nitish Kumar Sankurabhukta, a researcher in the Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries, is leading the development of an artificial intelligence platform that could change how…

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New Arkansas Farmers Sales Tax Exemption Card Available

Arkansas farmers now have a simpler way to claim agricultural sales tax exemptions thanks to a new identification card program, yet many producers may not realize it exists, according to Dr. Henry English, director of the Small Farm Program at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. “The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration recently…

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Pond Strategies for Growing Giant Bluegills

The bluegill is a versatile species present in most Arkansas ponds, streams and large reservoirs. Many only consider bluegills as food for larger predators such as largemouth bass, catfish and crappie, according to Scott Jones, small impoundment Extension specialist at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. However, with some adjustment to management strategies to…

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Dr. Robert Cole Forges Legacy of Impact in East Arkansas Agriculture

For decades, Dr. Robert Cole has played a central role in strengthening small-scale farming and rural development across East Arkansas, leaving a lasting imprint on conservation, marketing and farmer education, according to Dr. Henry English, director of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Small Farm Program. Through his close collaboration with UAPB, Dr.…

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Testing Water Chemistry Important in Developing a Healthy Fishing Pond

A lot goes into developing a healthy fishing pond. Long before fish are stocked, fertilizer is spread or feed is delivered, fish producers should know whether their water quality is holding them back, according to Scott Jones, small impoundment Extension specialist at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.  “Not unlike correcting soil chemistry to…

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