May 2024 Arkansas Agricultural Research Report

May 2024 Arkansas Agricultural Research Report: a monthly round-up of the top stories from the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station. In this edition:Find out who was recently named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.Low-frequency microwaves destroy weed seeds underground, prompting further studies as a broad-spectrum application.A new soil prediction model was developed to provide speedier options.What makes a chicken more water efficient than others, and why does it matter?Keith Berry Jr. joins the experiment station as its first-ever research development specialist.BIG NEWSResearchers uncover what makes some chickens more water efficient than others: https://aaes.uada.edu/news/make-chickens-more-water-efficient/TOP NOTCHPoultry scientist honored as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science: https://aaes.uada.edu/news/wayne-kuenzel-aaas-fellow/ USDA-NIFA grant supports microwave tech to zap weed seeds: https://aaes.uada.edu/news/microwave-weed-killer/NEW FACESNew role aims to help faculty improve chances at grant funding: https://aaes.uada.edu/news/improve-funding-chances/ RESEARCH SPOTLIGHTSSoil testing time saver predicts key soil health characteristics: https://aaes.uada.edu/news/soil-texture-prediction-model/Slow-growth diet before breeding offered better long-range health in pigs: https://aaes.uada.edu/news/improving-sow-performance/ Be sure to sign up for our newsletter: https://aaes.uada.edu/category/news/And don't forget to subscribe to  Food, Farms & Forest  for the latest news from the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station.