Researchers Uncover What Makes Some Chickens More Water Efficient than Others

Results of experiment developing water-efficient chickens published

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Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station

Who We Are

The Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station serves the people of Arkansas by conducting research and achieving discoveries in agriculture, food and natural resources. We are the research arm of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.

AAES conducts work at 5 research and extension centers and 6 research stations across the state.

All Around the State

With a headquarters in Fayetteville Ark., the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station conducts work at 5 research and extension centers and 6 research stations across the state.

Research Locations

AAES serves the people of Arkansas by conducting research and achieving discoveries in agriculture

Who We Are

The Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station serves the people of Arkansas by conducting research and achieving discoveries in agriculture, food and natural resources. We are the research arm of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.

AAES conducts work at 5 research and extension centers and 6 research stations across the state.

All Around the State

With a headquarters in Fayetteville Ark., the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station conducts work at 5 research and extension centers and 6 research stations across the state.

Research Locations

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Soil Testing

Variety Testing

Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property

News & Publications

The Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station has nearly 150 faculty members conducting research in 10 departments.

Meet our Faculty

The Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station has nearly 150 faculty members conducting research in 10 departments. Our world-class scientists help Arkansans and beyond.

Meet our Faculty

NEWS & RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS

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New Role Aims to Help Faculty Improve Chances at Grant Funding

New Role Aims to Help Faculty Improve Chances at Grant Funding

A physiologist, Wayne Kuenzel, examines a colorful anatomical brain model in a laboratory environment, while pointing at a section of the model, with shelves of lab supplies in the background.

Poultry Scientist Wayne Kuenzel Honored as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

Poultry Scientist Wayne Kuenzel Honored as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

A woman, Sara Orlowski, in a black blouse with glasses stands next to chicken cages in an indoor agricultural facility, with several white chickens in the background.

Researchers Uncover What Makes Some Chickens More Water Efficient than Others

Researchers Uncover What Makes Some Chickens More Water Efficient than Others

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LISTEN: New Fertilizer Decision Tool Could Save Farmers Money and Help the Environment

LISTEN: New Fertilizer Decision Tool Could Save Farmers Money and Help the Environment

Soil Test Lab, Marianna - Samples remaining after testing are stored in case further testing is necessary.

Soil Testing Time Saver Predicts Key Soil Health Characteristics

Soil Testing Time Saver Predicts Key Soil Health Characteristics

A densely packed group of white chickens inside a poultry farm, with one chicken in the foreground slightly more in focus than the others.

International Avian Influenza and One Health Emerging Issues Summit Set for Fall 2024

International Avian Influenza and One Health Emerging Issues Summit Set for Fall 2024

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Events

Thur. - Fri.

Jun. 6-7

2024

National Ag Law Center Mid-South Agricultural & Environmental Law Conference

Memphis, Ten.

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Wednesday

Jun. 12

2024

Precision Crop Management Workshop

Newport, Ark.

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Wednesday

Jun. 12

2024

Blackberry Field tour

Clarksville, Ark.

More information coming soon

Thur. - Fri.

Jun. 13-14

2024

Western Agricultural & Environmental Law Conference

Reno, Nev.

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Thursday

Jun. 27

2024

Horticulture Field Day

Hope, Ark.

More information coming soon