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Thanks to support from USDA NIFA, scientists have located the gene for thornless blackberries! 🧬🌿 Read more about the discovery including Dr. Margaret Worthington & Ellen Thompson! Read more: nifa.usda.gov/about-nifa/imp… Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Dept. of Agriculture UA System Div of Ag

Clearing up confusion on wetting agents marketed as "penetrants" and "retainers" for sand-based putting greens, uarkhorticulture set out many years ago to do the research. See what the multi-state study says at aaes.uada.edu/news/turfgrass…. UA System Div of Ag Mike Richardson USGA ASTM International

Don't miss the next webinar in the series on root zone health on July 21! This one will explore cold plasma and ozone in water sanitation. Learn more and register at aaes.uada.edu/events/2025-ro… UA System Div of Ag uarkhorticulture

Check out our recent story on Horticulture Ph.D. student, Sharandeep Singh Chahal, who is digging deep into turfgrass diseases that threaten lawns, athletic fields, and landscapes across the transition zone of the United States. Sharandeep Chahal Read more: bit.ly/4kGjupI

We also look forward to hearing from Sharandeep Chahal and Wendell Hutchens on Zoysiagrass disease issues Aug. 6 at Turfgrass Field Day.

Congrats to Will Green on placing 2nd place in the graduate student competition at ITS meeting in Japan! Great work!!

The 2025 Turfgrass Field Day is next month! Register today to lock in early-bird pricing at $100/person. After Aug. 1, the price goes up to $150/person. Register 3 or more people at the same time to unlock a $20/person discount. Learn more: aaes.uada.edu/events/2025-tu… uarkhorticulture

Check out Turf Magazine story on prof Mike Richardson & research through our Dept of #Horticulture, based on “Penetrants vs Retainers ... Soil Surfactant Terminology to Performance in Sand-Based Putting Greens.” #AgFoodLife THE TURF ZONE uarkhorticulture UA System Div of Ag Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station

Two new varieties of a Southern grape are hitting the market soon thanks to Margaret Worthington. Learn more about the attributes they'll bring to the table at aaes.uada.edu/news/new-musca…. UA System Div of Ag uarkhorticulture

Sharandeep Singh Chahal, #horticulture PhD student, digging into #turfgrass diseases threatening lawns, athletic fields & landscapes; studying Yellow Tuft, aka as Downy Mildew, caused by Sclerophthora macrospora, & Large Patch: t.ly/ccBZJ #AgFoodLife

Faculty Research/Extension Highlight: Dr. Ryan Dickson 🌶️ Dr. Dickson’s research shows ~25°C is ideal for greenhouse-grown compact peppers—cutting crop time and boosting yields. His work helps growers optimize production and meet demand for indoor edibles.

Great disease pressure this year at the research farm. Come check out our disease trials and much more at the upcoming Arkansas Turfgrass Field Day on August 6th! Register here: uada.formstack.com/forms/turfgras…

“Penetrants Versus Retainers: Comparing Soil Surfactant Terminology to Performance in Sand-Based Putting Greens” was recently published by ASTM International. See what the multi-state team of researchers found after years of research: aaes.uada.edu/news/turfgrass…. UA System Div of Ag uarkhorticulture

Attention: We are offering a new class this fall, Greenhouse Container Crop Production, taught by Dr. Ryan Dickson. Learn and practice the art and science of growing greenhouse container crops like poinsettia. Read for more information on class hours and contact information.

Two new muscadine grape varieties — one for the table and one for wine & juice production — will be released this fall, providing growers a fruit that can expand their operations to cover more of the year. Read more at aaes.uada.edu/news/new-musca… UA System Div of Ag uarkhorticulture Margaret Worthington

Fall is almost here, and we’re looking forward to welcoming everyone back to campus! Be sure to mark your calendars for upcoming Horticulture Department events—more details will be shared soon! 🍂

Faculty members & grad students in #turfgrass science traveled to Japan for International Turfgrass Research Conference & presented research. M.S. student Will Green placed second in the grad student paper contest. #horticulture #turf #TurfScience #AgFoodLife

Come see these smiling faces next week at our Turfgrass Field Day on August 6. Join our U of A Turfgrass Sciences Team, see the latest research, and get expert tips on turf management. Scan the QR or click the link to learn more & register. aaes.uada.edu/events/2025-tu…

congrats to Sarah Paschal on defending her thesis!! Very proud of you!!

From golf courses to lawns & sports fields, turfgrass field day will cover it all! Starting 7:30 a.m. Aug. 6, learn about new turfgrass products & research. $100 fee until Aug 1, or $150 after Aug 1. $20/person discount for groups of 3+ aaes.uada.edu/events/2025-tu… UA System Div of Ag uarkhorticulture