Research Reports and Research Bulletins
Research Reports and Bulletins are in-depth reports on research results that make a significant contribution to the body of knowledge. The Research Report series replaced the Research Bulletin series in 2001.
*** Research Series can be found at http://arkansasagnews.uark.edu/1356.htm ***
NOTE: Effective Jan. 25, 2008, the Library of Congress assigns unique ISSN numbers to online publications.
Currently Available Bulletins:
- Bulletin 953: Yield, Earliness and Fiber Strength of Blends of Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) Cultivars (April 1997) (145K Adobe PDF, 12 Pages)
J.S. McConnell, F.M. Bourland, W.H. Baker, and B.S. Frizzell - Bulletin 954: The Mercosur Rice Economy (July 1997) (280K Adobe PDF, 62 Pages)
Ralph Bierlin, Eric J. Wailes, and Gail L. Cramer - Bulletin 955: Development of Replacement Heifers (July 1997) (240K Adobe PDF, 30 Pages)
R.B. Simpson, J.M. Phillips, C.F. Rosenkrans, Jr., A.H. Brown, Jr. and D.W. Kellogg - Research Bulletin 956: Production Practices of Arkansas Beef Cattle Producers (January 1998) (530K Adobe PDF, 39 Pages)
Michael P. Popp and Lucas D. Parsch - Research Bulletin 957: Marketing Practices of Arkansas Beef Cattle Producers (January 1998) (470K Adobe PDF, 41 Pages)
Michael P. Popp and Lucas D. Parsch - Research Bulletin 958: An Economic Assessment of the Myanmar Rice Sector (February 1998) (390K Adobe PDF, 88 Pages)
Kenneth B. Young, Gail L. Cramer, and Eric J. Wailes - Research Bulletin 959: Agricultural Water Management in the Mississippi Delta Region of Arkansas (August 1998)(100 pages)
H. Don Scott, James A. Ferguson, Linda Hanson, Todd Fugitt and Earl Smith - Research Bulletin 960: Farm Operator Satisfaction With Retail Pesticide Suppliers in the Arkansas Delta (February 1999) (32 pages)
Bruce L. Dixon, Damon McKelvey, Travis Rogers, Frank L. Farmer and Daniel M. Settlage - Research Bulletin 961: Influence of Nitrogen Rate and Sampling Date on Soil Analysis Values of Highbush Blueberries (34 pages)
John R. Clark, Ronald W. McNew and Richard C. Maples - Research Bulletin 962: Models of FSA Guaranteed Loan Use Volume and Loss Claims Among Arkansas Commercial Banks (38 pages)
Bruce L. Dixon, Bruce L. Ahrendsen, and Scott M. McCollum - Research Bulletin 963: Zinc Availability to Rice From Seven Granular Fertilizers
J.F. Liscano, C.F. Wilson Jr., R.J. Norton and N.A. Slaton
* Title page and table of contents (4 pages)
* Text of report (31 pages) - Research Bulletin 964: Soybean Marketing Methods and Characteristics of Arkansas Grain Handlers
Patricia A. Sauer, Nathan B. Smith and Andrew M. McKenzie
* Cover (3 pages)
* Table of contents (2 pages)
* Text of report (22 pages) - Research Bulletin 965: A Demographic Approach to Race and Ethnicity in Metropolitan and Non-Metropolitan Regions of Arkansas, 1990 and 199
Todd Hodgson, Frank L. Farmer, Wayne P. Miller and Donald E. Voth - Research Bulletin 966: Models of Farm Service Agency Guaranteed Loan Loss Claim Rates in the U.S. for 1990-1998
Latisha A. Settlage, Bruce L. Dixon, Bruce L. Ahrendsen and Steven R. Koenig - Research Report 967: Production Systems Involving Stocker Cattle and Soft Red Winter Wheat
L.B. Daniels, K.F. Harrison, D.S. Hubbell III, Z.B. Johnson, T.E. Windham, E.B. Kegley and D. Hellwig - Research Report 968: Vietnam's Rice Economy: Developments and Prospects
Kenneth Young, Eric Wailes, Gail L. Cramer and Nguyen Tri Khiem - Research Report 969: Impact of the Agricultural Sector on the Arkansas Economy
H.L. Goodwin, Jr., Jennie Popp, Wayne Miller, Gina Vickery and Z. Clayton-Niederman - Research Report 970: Soils of Mississippi County, Arkansas
J.M. McKinney, B. Dixon, H.D. Scott and C.M. Scarlat - Research Report 971: Focus Group Survey Results: Typical Arkansas Crop Producer Production and Marketing Practices
Jason Hill, Michael Popp and Patrick Manning - Research Report 973: Evaluation of Small Grain Forage Crops and Cultivars of Soft Red Winter Wheat for Stocker Cattle
L.B. Daniels, K.F. Harrison, D.S. Hubbell III, E.B. Kegley, D. Hellwig and Z.B. Johnson - Research Report 974: The Muscadine Experience: Adding Value to Enhance Profits
Justin R. Morris and Pamela L. Brady
(5.7 MB for entire document linked above; for shorter download time, use the sections divided as shown in links below.):
* Cover and front matter
* Acknowledgements, Table of Contents, Impact Statement, Foreword
* Introduction, The Muscadine Grape
* Cultivar Selection and Production Considerations, and Harvest and Postharvest Factors Influencing Quality
* Direct Markets, Value-Added Products and Juice
* Muscadine Wine, Vinegar, Sweet Spreads, Dried Products, By-Products and Nutraceuticals an Lliterature Cited
* Appendices - Research Report 975: Impact of the Agricultural Sector on the Arkansas Economy in 2001
Jennie Popp, Gina Vickery, H.L. Goodwin Jr. and Wayne Miller - Research Report 976: Production Budgets for Arkansas Wine and Juice Grapes
Emilio Noguera, Justin Morris, Keith Striegler and Michael Thomsen - Research Report 977: Farm Service Agency Direct Farm Loan Program Effectiveness Study
John Nwoha, Bruce L. Ahrendsen, Bruce L. Dixon, Eddie C. Chavez, Sandra J. Hamm, Daniel M. Settlage and Diana Danforth - Research Report 978: Production and Handling Practices for Safe Produce
Pamela L. Brady and Justin R. Morris - Research Report 980: The Changing Structure of Arkansas' Economy: A Shift-Share Analysis
Biswaranjan Das and Daniel V. Rainey - Research Report 981: Impact of the Agricultural Sector on the Arkansas Economy in 2003
Jennie Popp, Nathan Kemper and Wayne Miller - Research Report 982: The Muscadine Experience: Adding Value to Enhance Profits
Justin R. Morris and Pamela L. Brady - Research Report 983: Considerations for Starting a Winery
Justin R. Morris - Research Report 984: Good Agricultural and Handling Practices for Grapes and Other Fresh Produce
P.L. Brady and J.R. Morris - Research Report 985: Choosing and Using a Co-Packer
P.L. Brady, S. Seideman and J.R. Morris - Research Report 986: Early Childhood Public School Teacher Licensure for the Fifty States and Washington, D.C. -- An Inquiry to Ascertain Student Age Ranges for Public School Teacher Licensure -- May 2009
R.C. Jones, S. Martin and M. Crandall - Research Report 987: Economic Contribution of the Agricultural Sector to the Arkansas Economy in 2007 and Revised Estimates for 2006
Nathan Kemper, Jennie Popp and Wayne Miller - Research Report 988: Marketing Options for Grapes and Grape Products
P.L. Brady, M. Thomsen and J.R. Morris - Research Report 989: Economic Contribution of the Agricultural Sector to the Arkansas Economy in 2008
Jennie Popp, Nathan Kemper, Wayne Miller, Katherine McGraw and Kyle Karr - Research Report 990: Economic Contribution of the Agricultural Sector to the Arkansas Economy in 2009
Katherine McGraw, Jennie Popp and Wayne Miller - Research Report 991: Economic Contribution of the Agricultural Sector to the Arkansas Economy in 2010
Katherine McGraw, Jennie Popp and Wayne Miller - Research Report 992: Economic Contribution of the Agricultural Sector to the Arkansas Economy in 2011
Leah English, Jennie Popp and Wayne Miller - Research Report 993: Economic Contribution of Agriculture and Food to Arkansas' Gross Domestic Product 1997-2011
Jacob Manlove, Leah English, Jennie Popp and Wayne Miller - Research Report 994: Economic Contribution of the Agricultural Sector to the Arkansas Economy in 2012
Leah English, Jennie Popp and Wayne Miller - Research Report 995: Economic Contribution of Agriculture and Food to Arkansas' Gross Domestic Product 1997-2012
Leah English, Jennie Popp and Wayne Miller - Research Report 996: Economic Contribution of Agriculture and Food to Arkansas' Gross Domestic Product 1997-2013
Leah English, Jennie Popp and Wayne Miller - Research Report 997: : Economic Contribution of Agriculture and Food to Arkansas' Gross Domestic Product 1997-2014
Leah English, Jennie Popp and Wayne Miller