Will Hehemann | School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences Katie McCann, a graduate student of aquaculture/fisheries at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), recently won awards from two of the most prominent national aquaculture and fisheries associations. She received both the awards for her research on minimizing the use of fish meal in the…
Will Hehemann | School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences In April, calving season is in full swing, and livestock producers should start thinking about the upcoming breeding season, Dr. David Fernandez, Extension livestock specialist and interim assistant dean of academic programs for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences,…
Will Hehemann | School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences Brian Freeman-Rhodes, a senior major of aquaculture/fisheries at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), was recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Catfish Farmers of Arkansas (CFA). He will be able to use the award for education-related expenses including tuition, fees, books and supplies during…
Will Hehemann | School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences April is National Fresh Celery Month, and Arkansans can mark the occasion by taking advantage of the vegetable’s special flavor when cooking soups, stews, pot roasts or vegetable stocks, Marilyn Burch, Extension associate-foods and nutrition for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), said. “Celery is…
Will Hehemann | School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences Spring weather can mean new challenges for sheep and goat producers, says Dr. David Fernandez, Extension livestock specialist and interim assistant dean of academic programs for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences. Warm, humid weather creates conditions favorable to…
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) alumnus Calvin E. Booker, Sr. will serve as host of the Chancellor’s Scholarship Gala Saturday, April 27, at the Pine Bluff Country Club. With Waste Management as the title sponsor, the black-tie event will begin with a reception and art auction at 6:00 p.m. followed by a dinner…
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) physics alumnus Dr. Benjamin Newton will present the keynote address during the Annual Student and Faculty Research Forum at the STEM conference center. Scheduled for April 3 and 4, the free, public two-day conference provides an excellent opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students as well as faculty from…
Carol Sanders | School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences Using high tunnels to extend the growing season is the theme of High Tunnel Training set for Wednesday April 10, at the S.J. Parker 1890 Extension Complex on the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) campus. Aimed at fruit and vegetable growers, gardeners and…
Will Hehemann | School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences The annual Spring Cultural Fest is set for Tuesday, April 16, at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB). The event will be held from 6 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. in the Adair-Greenhouse Human Sciences Hall auditorium (room 157) and will feature food and fashion from…
Will Hehemann | School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences Arkansans 65 years and older should make sure their diet is appropriate for their aging bodies, Easter H. Tucker, interim family and consumer sciences program leader for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, said. “As people age, their nutrition requirements change,” she said. “It’s important that…
Will Hehemann | School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences The Department of Agriculture at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) was recently awarded a $7,000 U.S. Poultry and Egg Harold E. Ford (USPOULTRY) Foundation grant, given in part by George’s Inc., Chicken and Poultry Company. Through its Industry Education Recruitment Fund, the USPOULTRY Foundation…
Carol Sanders | School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences Although some women and girls may have acknowledged or celebrated National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on March 10, all women should continue their awareness throughout the year, Dr. Janette Wheat, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff associate professor and Cooperative Extension Program human…
