Agriculture

The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture launches its inaugural AI in agriculture symposium and hackathon, bringing students and experts together to solve real-world farming challenges.

Ozarks at Large marks Matthew Moore’s birthday with listener-supported stories on soil, memory, coins, food and baseball during KUAF’s fall on-air fundraiser.

The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture is hosting a conference on considering artificial intelligence in its industry. Plus, a dip into the archive to celebrate a special day. Also, the 16th annual Fayetteville Film Fest is set for next weekend.

Virginia Tech’s Jason Grant explains how U.S. tariffs and potential foreign retaliation could impact Arkansas’s largest industry: agriculture.

On today's show, we hear about a local youth advocacy group's alternative college fair. We also learn what was happening in "The Land of Opportunity" 50 years ago. Plus, audible enjoyment with a new edition of Sound Perimeter.

AcreTrader founder Carter Malloy discusses the Fayetteville tech firm's sale to Proterra, its impact on employees, and his plans for growing Acres.com.

The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Fruit Breeding program recently announced two new varieties of muscadine. The new cultivars, Mighty Fine and Altus, offer consumers different uses and farmers a longer growing season.

Using telehealth can help remove barriers for women seeking postpartum care who are struggling to get in-person care. On today's show, we learn how technology can help improve maternal outcomes. Plus, we hear about the University of Arkansas' new muscadine varieties Mighty Fine and Altus and their Arkansas origin. Also, this week’s list of music includes Danish rock, weekend jazz and Irish dance.

Brightwater: A Center for the Study of Food at Northwest Arkansas Community College is currently working on improving school lunches through a USDA grant. This initiative, part of the C.H.E.F. Challenge (Children’s Health through Education and Food), focuses on enhancing nutrition and supporting local agriculture.

Ben Runkle discussing the pros and cons of adding fish to rice ponds to create winter crop for rice farmers.