Pumpkins, Pansies, and Parsnips for Fall Color
If your yard needs some instant color this fall, look to the 3 p's: pumpkins, pansies, and parsnips!
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Fall in Arkansas - Tips, Resources, and Best Practices
Looking for free autumn resources for your family or farm? Our Extension agents and specialists are prepared to equip you with knowledge and research-based solutions to manage fall leaves, save up for holiday spending, and prepare for the winter months ahead.
Holiday Budgeting - Think Outside the Gift Box
This fall, shop wisely for holiday gifts and avoid the January financial blues. Avoid the stress and spend less with advice from our financial expert!
Check out our holiday saving tips
Pumpkins - Not Just for Decorating
Fall is the perfect time of year to make use of these tasty in-season health powerhouses!
Get our pumpkin praline cake recipe!
Stress-Free Perfect Turkey Prep
Best practices for using food thermometers, cooking times, safety tips, and more. Don't miss the bonus turkey gumbo recipe to use the leftovers!
Have a stress less turkey fest!
To Rake or Not to Rake?
Raking leaves is essentially for aesthetics purposes. Leaves can provide shelter for small creatures, but how do you keep your yard tidy and help wildlife?
Fall Webworms
Webworms form their nests on the tips of tree branches. Though the webs are very unsightly, damage to most trees is considered to be insignificant.
Fall Gardening - Trees, shrubs, bulbs, and more!
Fall is the best time to plant trees and shrubs. Learn about how to prep your garden for cooler weather.
Free Soil Testing
Soil testing can be done in the fall and spring before the lawn greens up. We offer free soil testing to Arkansas homeowners!
Garden to Pantry
Find tips for transitioning your garden to fall and discover ways to prepare and preserve your harvest. Even find resources for donating freshly harvested produce!
Fall Acorns Can Spell Trouble for Cattle
Acorns are falling and that can mean trouble for cattle farmers. Acorn poisoning can be a real threat to cattle and other livestock as well.
Don't Move Firewood | Arkansas Regulations
Fall in Arkansas is the perfect time to camp and cook outside, but it's important to know that firewood can transport invasive insects. Be sure to keep firewood local.
Learn about the best wood for firewood
Frost protection
Well-hydrated plants can better within stand frost, so water those plants and cover them for best protection against fall frost.
Fall Season Publications and Resources
- Grazing Stockpiled Forages to Reduce Hay Feeding During Fall and Winter
In Arkansas, the use of stockpiled forages has reduced winter feeding expenses for producers across the entire state.
- Long Calving Seasons - Problems and Solutions
At the conclusion of the first fall breeding period, all cows should be pregnancy tested and open females culled.
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Timely Tips: Fall Bulbs
Bulbs are an ever-increasing part of many spring gardens. To enjoy them in the spring, they must be planted in the fall. -
Apple Production in the Home Garden
Apple trees should be planted while dormant. Fall planting is recommended, if possible, or early spring when soil is not too wet.
- Fall Soil Sampling for Pastures
Producers should have a good idea about the growth of their forage once the grazing season is over.
- Growing Pumpkins at Home
These warm season vegetables can be grown successfully throughout the state.
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Planting a Tree or Shrub
Fall is the best time to plant trees and shrubs. It can benefit your landscape and the environment, but it requires some planning. -
Tailgating and Grilling Safety
With football season in full swing, many people enjoy grilling and tailgating on the weekends. Use these tips to ensure your grilled foods are delicious and safe for you and your guests.