STUTTGART — The faculty and staff at the Rice Research and Extension Center announced the promotion of six colleagues, according to Nathan McKinney, interim director of the center for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.
The following have been promoted: Debra Ahrent-Wisdom, foundation seed and aromatic rice breeding, to program associate III; Jill Bulloch, medium grain rice breeding, to program associate II; Tony Beaty, medium grain rice breeding, program associate II; Chris Henry, PhD, irrigation engineer, to associate professor; Sammy Sadaka, PhD, extension engineer, to associate professor; and Yeshi Wamishe, PhD, plant pathologist, to associate professor.
“We have talented people dedicated to improving all aspects of rice production. These individuals represent our efforts to offer improved rice varieties and the best management practices for Arkansas farmers and Arkansas conditions,” McKinney said. “I am grateful for the opportunity to recognize their dedication and accomplishments.”
“These promotions reflect the high quality of work being done by the faculty and staff we have at this high-profile station,” said Mark Cochran, vice president-agriculture, for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. “These individuals play a key role in helping Arkansas maintain its position as the nation’s top state for rice production.”
The Rice Research and Extension Center is operated by the Division of Agriculture, which oversees the Cooperative Extension Service and the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station. The center houses staff from the Arkansas County Extension Office and is home to the Foundation Seed Facility. Details: 870-673-2661.
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers all its Extension and Research programs to all eligible persons without discrimination.