Rice stink bug genetic mapping offers clues to curb a costly crop pest
Even though farmers have been dealing with rice stink bugs as pests since the 1880s, entomologists are still getting to know them at the genetic level
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Henderson announces planetarium schedule for spring 2026
Henderson State University has announced the 2026 spring schedule for its popular planetarium shows
Study: Insect manure boosts soil health, reduces crop damage
In addition to poultry feed, insects are grown as feed for fish, emerging markets in swine and pet food, as well as human food in energy bars
Study: Food waste compost less effective than potting mix alone
With an estimated 30-40% of the United States’ food supply ending up as waste, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, food science and horticulture experts teamed up to study if it could lay the foundation for growing the next bunch of crops
Experimental microneedle painkiller patch for pigs shows proof of concept
An experimental pain-relieving drug delivery method for farm animals using microneedle patches may not have delivered an effective dose, but it took a pivotal step that offers new leads for innovation
SNAPSHOT: Northern Lights seen outside Arkadelphia
This reader-submitted photo shows a figure silhouetted against the Northern Lights late Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. The photographer said he…
Henderson to study, preserve “Malvern mountain lion” struck, killed by vehicle
Henderson State University has added an oddity to its sizable collection of carcasses for scientific study