Jarrod Hardke

Jarrod Hardke is a Professor and Extension Rice Agronomist at the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, affiliated with Bumpers College and the Department of Crop, Soil, and Environmental Sciences. He leads research and extension activities at the Rice Research and Extension Center in Stuttgart, Arkansas. His work focuses on developing production recommendations for Arkansas rice farmers.

Education: Ph.D. in Entomology (2011, Louisiana State University) and B.S. in Crop Management and Pest Management (2006, University of Arkansas). He holds roles as Director of Experiment Station (DREX) and Cooperative Extension Service (CES) representative.

Research interests include rice crop physiology, integrated pest management, and sustainable agricultural practices. His extension efforts bridge scientific findings to practical applications for Arkansas rice producers. He collaborates with the University of Arkansas Fayetteville campus and maintains offices at the Rice Research and Extension Center.