uarkhorticulture

@uarkhort

Official Twitter Acct Dept of Horticulture at the Univ of Arkansas Div of Agriculture. Sustainable Hort, Landscape/ornamentals, fruits/veggies, turfgrass.🌱

Joined October 2019

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uarkhorticulture@uarkhort · Jul 16

Check out @TurfMagazine story on prof @ArkansasTurf & research through our Dept of #Horticulture, based on “Penetrants vs Retainers ... Soil Surfactant Terminology to Performance in Sand-Based Putting Greens.” #AgFoodLife @TheTurfZone @uarkhort @AginArk @ArkAgResearch

TTurf Magazine@TurfMagazine · Jul 15

Wetting Agent Wars? Science Says There’s No Winner: After years of research, the results are in on the difference in turfgrass soil surfactants that are marketed as “penetrants” and “retainers.” dlvr.it/TLwsnc #LawnCare #Landscaping #LandscapeMaintenance

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Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station@ArkAgResearch · Jul 23

Two new muscadine grape varieties — one for the table and one for wine & juice production — will be released this fall, providing growers a fruit that can expand their operations to cover more of the year. Read more at aaes.uada.edu/news/new-musca… @AginArk @uarkhort @UAFruitBreeding

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uarkhorticulture@uarkhort · Jul 22

Attention: We are offering a new class this fall, Greenhouse Container Crop Production, taught by Dr. Ryan Dickson. Learn and practice the art and science of growing greenhouse container crops like poinsettia. Read for more information on class hours and contact information.

uarkhort's tweet image. Attention: We are offering a new class this fall, Greenhouse Container Crop Production, taught by Dr. Ryan Dickson. Learn and practice the art and science of growing greenhouse container crops like poinsettia.

Read for more information on class hours and contact information.

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Wendell Hutchens@HutchensWendell · Jul 21

Great disease pressure this year at the research farm. Come check out our disease trials and much more at the upcoming Arkansas Turfgrass Field Day on August 6th! Register here: uada.formstack.com/forms/turfgras…

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Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station@ArkAgResearch · Jul 21

“Penetrants Versus Retainers: Comparing Soil Surfactant Terminology to Performance in Sand-Based Putting Greens” was recently published by @ASTMIntl. See what the multi-state team of researchers found after years of research: aaes.uada.edu/news/turfgrass…. @AginArk @uarkhort…

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uarkhorticulture@uarkhort · Jul 21

Faculty Research/Extension Highlight: Dr. Ryan Dickson 🌶️ Dr. Dickson’s research shows ~25°C is ideal for greenhouse-grown compact peppers—cutting crop time and boosting yields. His work helps growers optimize production and meet demand for indoor edibles.

uarkhort's tweet image. Faculty Research/Extension Highlight: Dr. Ryan Dickson

🌶️ Dr. Dickson’s research shows ~25°C is ideal for greenhouse-grown compact peppers—cutting crop time and boosting yields. His work helps growers optimize production and meet demand for indoor edibles.

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Bumpers College@bumperscollege · Jul 18

Sharandeep Singh Chahal, #horticulture PhD student, digging into #turfgrass diseases threatening lawns, athletic fields & landscapes; studying Yellow Tuft, aka as Downy Mildew, caused by Sclerophthora macrospora, & Large Patch: t.ly/ccBZJ #AgFoodLife

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Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station@ArkAgResearch · Jul 16

Two new varieties of a Southern grape are hitting the market soon thanks to @UAFruitBreeding. Learn more about the attributes they'll bring to the table at aaes.uada.edu/news/new-musca…. @AginArk @uarkhort

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Mike Richardson@ArkansasTurf · Jul 16

Congrats to @w_green21 on placing 2nd place in the graduate student competition at @TurfSociety meeting in Japan! Great work!!

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Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station@ArkAgResearch · Jul 16

The 2025 Turfgrass Field Day is next month! Register today to lock in early-bird pricing at $100/person. After Aug. 1, the price goes up to $150/person. Register 3 or more people at the same time to unlock a $20/person discount. Learn more: aaes.uada.edu/events/2025-tu… @uarkhort…

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uarkhorticulture@uarkhort · Jul 14

We also look forward to hearing from @FarmerChahal and @HutchensWendell on Zoysiagrass disease issues Aug. 6 at Turfgrass Field Day.

uuarkhorticulture@uarkhort · Jul 14

Check out our recent story on Horticulture Ph.D. student, Sharandeep Singh Chahal, who is digging deep into turfgrass diseases that threaten lawns, athletic fields, and landscapes across the transition zone of the United States. @FarmerChahal Read more: bit.ly/4kGjupI

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uarkhorticulture@uarkhort · Jul 14

uarkhort's tweet image. Check out our recent story on Horticulture Ph.D. student, Sharandeep Singh Chahal, who is digging deep into turfgrass diseases that threaten lawns, athletic fields, and landscapes across the transition zone of the United States. @FarmerChahal

Read more: bit.ly/4kGjupI

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Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station@ArkAgResearch · Jul 14

Don't miss the next webinar in the series on root zone health on July 21! This one will explore cold plasma and ozone in water sanitation. Learn more and register at aaes.uada.edu/events/2025-ro… @AginArk @uarkhort

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Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station@ArkAgResearch · Jul 14

Clearing up confusion on wetting agents marketed as "penetrants" and "retainers" for sand-based putting greens, @uarkhort set out many years ago to do the research. See what the multi-state study says at aaes.uada.edu/news/turfgrass…. @AginArk @ArkansasTurf @USGA @ASTMIntl…

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uarkhorticulture@uarkhort · Jul 11

Thanks to support from USDA NIFA, scientists have located the gene for thornless blackberries! 🧬🌿 Read more about the discovery including Dr. Margaret Worthington & Ellen Thompson! Read more: nifa.usda.gov/about-nifa/imp… @ArkAgResearch @USDAgov @AginArk

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Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station@ArkAgResearch · Jul 7

After years of research, the verdict is in: There's no difference between #turfgrass wetting agents marketed as "penetrants" and "retainers" for sand-based putting greens. Read more about it at aaes.uada.edu/news/turfgrass…. @AginArk @ArkansasTurf @Doug_Karcher @uarkhort @USGA…

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uarkhorticulture@uarkhort · Jul 7

After years of research, the verdict is in: There's no difference between turfgrass wetting agents marketed as "penetrants" and "retainers" for sand-based putting greens. Read more about it at aaes.uada.edu/news/turfgrass… @ArkAgResearch

uarkhort's tweet image. After years of research, the verdict is in: There's no difference between turfgrass wetting agents marketed as "penetrants" and "retainers" for sand-based putting greens.

Read more about it at aaes.uada.edu/news/turfgrass…

@ArkAgResearch

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UA System Div of Ag@AginArk · Jul 7

Our latest news digest is out! conta.cc/4lcUqaR

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uarkhorticulture@uarkhort · Jul 3

Our Horticulture Garden renovations are coming along beautifully, with vibrant blooms starting to appear around campus. As we continue making progress, we’re excited to share more updates with you soon! 🌼🌱🌤

uarkhort's tweet image. Our Horticulture Garden renovations are coming along beautifully, with vibrant blooms starting to appear around campus. As we continue making progress, we’re excited to share more updates with you soon! 🌼🌱🌤

uarkhorticulture@uarkhort · Jul 1

Blackberry season is in full swing! Meet Sweet-Ark® Immaculate — a thornless, late-season blackberry bred for firmness, flavor & post-harvest power. Perfect for growers & farmers markets! Learn more: @ArkAgResearch

uarkhort's tweet image. Blackberry season is in full swing!

Meet Sweet-Ark® Immaculate — a thornless, late-season blackberry bred for firmness, flavor &amp; post-harvest power. Perfect for growers &amp; farmers markets!

Learn more: @ArkAgResearch