Jason Pavel

Plant Health Clinic Diagnostician

Taylor Klass

Plant Health Clinic Pathologist

A large area on your tomato/pepper/squash/melon fruit is discolored and/or depressed. Is it a disease? It might not be! Click below to read more.

Hannah Wright-Smith

Extension Weed Specialist

Bob Scott

Extension Weed Scientist

This month's weed/plant is native to the eastern half of the United States and central Mexico and is common to Arkansas roadsides and ditches. Learn more and be the first to ID this weed by clicking the link below. 

Jon Zawislak

Assistant Professor of Apiculture and Urban Entomology

Brachyponera chinensis, or the Asian needle ant, is an invasive species first found in the U.S. in the 1930s. It thrives in moist, shaded areas and outcompetes native ants. While not aggressive, it’s painful defensive sting can cause severe allergic reactions in some people.