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Fast factsBeginning Farmer Classes start Jan. 11Each course is $10 and presented via Zoom
FAYETTEVILLE — The Center for Arkansas Farms and Food will present a new round of Beginning Farmer …
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By John Lovett U of A System Division of Agriculture
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1/8/22
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Meetings will address high fertilizer prices, added value for beef production, small ruminatesProducers will hear from extension livestock economist Dr. James MitchellCOVID-19 …
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1/8/22
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National Agricultural Law Center webinar addresses ag land use conflicts among wind, solar farms.Webinar is Jan. 19 at noon-1 p.m. EST/11-noon CST.Register online at: …
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By Will Clark U of A System Division of Agriculture
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1/8/22
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WASHINGTON — Speaking at a White House event focused on competition in agriculture, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and Attorney General Merrick B. Garland expressed their shared …
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1/8/22
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Fast factsNavam Hettiarachchy, Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station researcher, named Fellow of American Oil Chemist’s SocietyHettiarachchy’s latest research includes research on 3-D …
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By Robby Edwards Director of Communications Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences
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1/8/22
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Yearian shored up support for Rosen Alternative Pest Control CenterHis research was used to improve non-chemical pest managementHe led the university’s entomology department from …
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By John Lovett U of A System Division of Agriculture
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1/8/22
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Peaches take hardest hit in 2021February, April freezes threatened widespread fruit cropStrawberries, blackberries, blueberries survive freeze
LITTLE ROCK – After floods in …
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By Tracy Courage U of A System Division of Agriculture
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1/8/22
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LITTLE ROCK — The shortage of monoclonal antibodies used to treat COVID-19 patients is not getting better, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said in a briefing Tuesday.Monoclonal antibodies are used as an …
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1/6/22
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The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is warning of a possible Hepatitis A (Hep A) exposure after an employee of the Wendy’s, located at 721 North Arkansas, Russellville, tested positive for …
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1/6/22
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LITTLE ROCK — Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Tuesday that the state had recorded a record number of COVID-19 cases over the previous 24 hours and set a new record for the percent of tests …
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1/6/22
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Still only one flue-related death and no school absenteeism were reported this week by the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH).During flu season, the ADH produces a Weekly Influenza Report for …
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1/6/22
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WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs disbursed $20 million in American Rescue Plan funds, Dec. 21, 2021, to VA Medical Centers to provide critical and life-saving emergency …
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1/6/22
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LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge today announced an almost $8 million dollar civil settlement with Empower Healthcare Solutions, LLC (Empower). The false claims …
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1/6/22
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Arkansas State Police have announced that a Yellville man was killed last Friday morning in a one-vehicle motorcycle crash.According to a report by Marion County Deputy Jason Stumph, Robert L. …
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1/6/22
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LITTLE ROCK – Stacy Hurst, secretary of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism, today announced Shea Lewis as the next director for Arkansas State Parks. Lewis will replace …
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1/6/22
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The Newton County Senior Activity and Wellness Center in Jasper will be having a drive thru fish fry Friday, Jan. 14, from 3-6 p.m. at the center.The menu includes hand breaded fried fish or chicken …
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1/4/22
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Happy New Year!While sitting here looking out of the window, I am seeing three squirrels racing up and down the tree limbs enjoying the cold air and the bright sunshine. They follow each other up and …
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By ELAINE LAUNDERVILLE
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1/3/22
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No school absenteeism rate attributed to influenza was reported by the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) last week among public schools due to the holidays.The influenza-related death count still …
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1/3/22
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AGNOS — Arkansas State Police say a Harrison man was killed in a two-vehicle wreck Wednesday afternoon in Fulton County.According to a report filed by Trooper Nathan Litty, 54-year-old Timothy …
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1/3/22
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Emily Nicole Williams has earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank within the Boy Scouts of America program. The 14 year old from Jasper is a member of Troop 46G chartered to St. Joseph …
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1/3/22
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