Sherrie Smith

Plant Pathology Instructor, Plant Health Clinic Diagnostician

Grapes and muscadines grown in Arkansas are at risk for black rot infection. See the article below for more information about prevention.

Jon Zawislak

Assistant Professor of Apiculture and Urban Entomology

The parasitic varroa mite remains the primary threat to honey bee health around the world. While small in size, they have had an enormous impact on the beekeeping industry.  Varroa spend much of their lives hiding safely inside honey bee brood cells, and even if they are not visible, beekeepers should assume some of these mites are present.

Aaron Cato

Assistant Professor and Horticulture IPM Specialist

Frequent rain, high heat, and high humidity is currently plaguing our pumpkin crop. See below for information on how to protect this crop from disease that could lead to large losses!