Three rice weed science workshops set for August
Norsworthy said participants can receive two hours of pest management CEUs.
By Mary Hightower
U of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture
July 24, 2025
Fast facts:
- Workshops are CEU eligible
- Presentations include new seed treatment, Keenali Complete
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(Newsrooms: With file art of Norsworthy)
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Agents, consultants and others in the agriculture industry can earn continuing education units, or CEUs, as they walk through new rice weed management demonstrations during three workshops in Colt, Keiser and Stuttgart.
“The three workshops will highlight tools that may be available in 2026,” said Jason Norsworthy, Distinguished Professor and Elms Farming Chair of Weed Science for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. “Specifically, the workshops will focus on Viludo, a new UPL seed treatment that aids weed control in rice, and FMC's new herbicide, Keenali Complete.”
Norsworthy said participants can receive two hours of pest management CEUs.
There is no cost to attend. Each workshop starts at 9:15 a.m., with lunch served following the workshop.
The workshop schedule:
- Aug. 5 — COLT — Pine Tree Research Station, 7337 Hwy 306 West.
- Aug. 6 — KEISER — Northeast Research and Extension Center, 1241 West County Road 780.
- Aug. 8 — STUTTGART — Rice Research and Extension Center, 2900 Hwy 130 East.
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About the Division of Agriculture
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s mission is to strengthen agriculture, communities, and families by connecting trusted research to the adoption of best practices. Through the Agricultural Experiment Station and the Cooperative Extension Service, the Division of Agriculture conducts research and extension work within the nation’s historic land grant education system.
The Division of Agriculture is one of 20 entities within the University of Arkansas System. It has offices in all 75 counties in Arkansas and faculty on three campuses.
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is an equal opportunity institution. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate or need materials in another format, please contact Norsworthy at jnorswor@uark.edu as soon as possible. Dial 711 for Arkansas Relay.
Pursuant to 7 CFR § 15.3, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers all its Extension and Research programs and services (including employment) without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual preference, pregnancy or any other legally protected status, and is an equal opportunity institution.
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Media contact: Mary Hightower
mhightower@uada.edu