Ph.D. University of California-Davis 1992

Responsible for statewide extension program in rice, wheat, corn/sorghum and commercial vegetable pathology.

Office: 479-575-3189
Fax: 479-575-3348

Department of Plant Pathology, PTSC 217
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR 72701

rcartwright@uaex.edu

Responsible for management of the Nematode Diagnostic Laboratory and all nematode diagnostics for the state

Office: 870-777-9702
Fax: 870-777-8441

rbateman@uaex.edu

M.S. University of Arkansas 1985

Development of a comprehensive Extension Plant Pathology program with emphasis on row crops and vegetables. 100% Extension appointment, plus a teaching assignment for UAM (an undergraduate applied plant pathology course, taught once every other year.)

Office: 870-460-1091
Fax: 870-460-1415

coker@uamont.edu

Responsible for soybean rust monitoring in the state, website data entry for soybean rust and soybean aphid, GPS nematode surveys.

Office: 501-676-3124
Fax: 501-676-7847

agreenwalt@uaex.edu    

Responsible for assessment of soybean variety reaction to nematodes and stem canker for the state.

Office: 870-777-9702
Fax: 870-777-8441

khurst@uaex.edu       

Ph.D. North Carolina State University 1982

Develop research and education programs for diseases of cotton and nematode diseases of all crops. My major focus is management of the Arkansas Nematode Diagnostic Laboratory and coordinating the annual Soybean Cultivar Disease Screening Program.

Office: 870-777-9702
Fax: 870-777-8441

tkirkpat@uaex.edu

Responsible for operation of the statewide Plant Health Clinic and all plant diagnostics for the state.

Office: 501-676-3124

ssmith@uaex.edu  

Extension Pesticide Assessment Coordinator

M.S. University of Arkansas 1982

Responsible for pesticide applicator training statewide for commercial and non-commercial in accordance with state pesticide regulations. 

Responsible for statewide pesticide applicator training for commercial, non-commercial and private trainings in accordance with state pesticide regulations.

Office: 501-671-2234
Fax: 501-671-2252

pspradley@uaex.edu

Extension Plant Pathologist

Ph.D. Texas A & M 1985

Director and diagnostician, Plant Disease Clinic. Urban pest management, Plant disease diagnosis and epidemiology with emphasis on turf and ornamental crops. Southern Plant Diagnostic Network representative.

Office: 501-671-2229
Fax: 501-671-2252

svann@uaex.edu

Responsible for assessment of rice varieties for reaction to diseases in the state and assists with all greenhouse and field rice pathology research and education.

Office: 501-676-3124
Fax: 501-676-7847

jyingling@uaex.edu