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Winners of the 2024 Arkansas Tourism Henry Awards announced
The winners of the annual Henry Awards were revealed on Tuesday, Feb. 27, during the 50th annual Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism held in Jonesboro Feb. 25-27. Presented by Shea Lewis, … more
Differences shown in risk management programs for farmers
LITTLE ROCK — Data in the new Census of Agriculture has pointed out some significant differences in risk management programs for farmers, said Hunter Biram, extension economist for the … more
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Global trade disrupted as weather, war pinch Panama, Suez canals
LITTLE ROCK — The Panama and Suez canals typically bear the weight of global commerce, but now carry the additional, heavier burdens of weather and war. “There are two maritime disasters … more
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TAKING OUT THE TRASH — On Feb. 22, members of the Cooperative Extension Service and the Nature Conservancy, along with local landowners and volunteers, removed 526 pounds of illegally dumped trash in the upper reaches of the Buffalo National River watershed. The site was located along Highway 21, near Smith Creek Nature Preserve.
Restoration volunteers remove 526 pounds of trash from Buffalo National River watershed site
FAYETTEVILLE. — Even the country’s first National River can find itself the unfortunate victim of illegal dumping, especially as it winds its way through some of the most scenic areas of … more
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Sherrie Smith retires after 18 years as manager of Arkansas Plant Health Clinic
FAYETTEVILLE — When Arkansans get stumped by plant problems — whether they’re a home gardener or a row crop farmer — the Arkansas Plant Health Clinic in Fayetteville is here … more
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USDA announces progress on newly authorized climate programs
WASHINGTON — The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) published the report, Intent to Establish the Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifier Program (PDF, 248 KB), … more
Initiative to help farmers reduce costs with underutilized renewable technologies
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today are launching a new initiative to help farmers cut costs and increase income using … more
Sanders announces review of Arkansas levees
LITTLE ROCK —Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Commissioner of State Lands to conduct a statewide levee inventory. As part of the Governor’s … more
Little Rock VA holds next Virtual Claims Clinic for Arkansas Veterans, March 28
WHAT: Monthly Virtual VA Claims Clinic for Arkansas Veterans WHO: During the upcoming Virtual Claims Clinic, Veterans may speak one-on-one with staff of the Little Rock VA Regional Office who are … more
Transportation Alternatives Program, Recreational Trails Program
applications now available
The Arkansas Highway Commission has announced that applications for the Arkansas Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) and the Arkansas Recreational Trails Program (RTP) are now available.  … more
EHC Day at the Capitol
EHC Day at the Capitol will be held from 1-2 p.m., Tuesday, March 5, at the Arkansas State Capitol, 500 Woodlane St., Little Rock. Extension Homemakers club members and seniors are invited to take … more
Family Dollar Stores pleads guilty to insanitary conditions at rodent-infested warehouse
Family Dollar Stores LLC pleaded guilty today to holding food, drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics under insanitary conditions, related to a rodent infestation at the company’s West Memphis, … more
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Interagency effort to eliminate feral hogs on Ozark-St. Francis National Forests
RUSSELLVILLE — Ozark-St. Francis National Forests recently announced it is partnering with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Wildlife … more
Fed puts off interest rate cuts as consumers keep spending
LITTLE ROCK — The Fed’s painstaking decisions to boost interest rates helped slow the economy, but a holiday-fueled acceleration may mean any cuts to the interest rates may be pushed past … more
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Grow-Your-Own — Schools and community gardens can get free soybean seeds through the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service’s Grow Your Own Protein program as long as they donate their produce to food-insecure populations.
Free soybean seeds available to school, community gardens to grow-your-own protein
LITTLE ROCK — When you’re planning your community garden this year, save space for some soybeans. They’re good for your health and your wallet. Through May 25, school and community … more
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Suzanne Underwood Rhodes
Visiting Poet Series to feature Arkansas Poet Laureate Suzanne Underwood Rhodes
Suzanne Underwood Rhodes North Arkansas College’s annual Visiting Poet Series is excited to host Suzanne Underwood Rhodes, the Arkansas Poet Laureate, on March 5, 2024 in the South Campus … more
USDA announces progress on newly authorized climate programs
WASHINGTON — The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) published the report, Intent to Establish the Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifier Program (PDF, 248 KB), … more
Safe cars save lives: Drivers should check their vehicle during Vehicle Safety Recalls Week
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) mission is simple: Keep people safe on America’s roadways. One way we can all be … more
New learning center in Jasper cutting ribbon Tuesday
The Learning Center of North Arkansas is excited to announce the opening of their latest location at 220 South Stone Street in Jasper. The Newton County Chamber held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 … more
Jasper girls press way to state tourney
HUNTSVILLE — The Jasper senior girls came out of the huddle with something to prove. Thursday night in the Class 1A Region 1 Tournament, the Lady Pirates met Mulberry. Jasper walked away with … more
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