Jason Pavel

Plant Health Clinic Diagnostician

Taylor Klass

Plant Health Clinic Pathologist

As the temperature increases, people may start noticing some of their tomato plants wilting in the sun. Sometimes these plants will recover overnight only to wilt again each afternoon regardless of the water provided and the healthy state of other tomato plants nearby. Learn what could be contributing to the wilting!

Bob Scott

Extension Weed Scientist

Sometimes this weed is found in Arkansas’ wheat and pasture fields. Its presence can indicate that a field may have fertility problems such as high acidity. It is often found in disturbed areas, fields, roadsides, ditches, etc. What do you think it is?

Jon Zawislak

Assistant Professor of Apiculture and Urban Entomology 

Lycorma delicatula is an invasive sap-feeding insect with over 150 known host plants. It is now well-established in northeastern states, with human-assisted movement helping it spread steadily south and west. Become familiar with its distinctive appearance and habits and be on the lookout for this potential invader.

Wendell Hutchens

Assistant Professor of Turfgrass Science

Sting nematodes are destructive pests to golf course putting greens in Arkansas. Learn the latest about new ways that University of Arkansas turfgrass researchers are combating them.

Anthony Bowden

Assistant Professor- Ornamental Extension Specialist

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture has issued a stop-sale reminder for four prohibited species — including Purple Loosestrife and Water Hyacinth. If you have these in inventory, action is required immediately. Full article inside.