News - November 2024

UAM Forestry Club shines at Texas Timbersports Competition

MONTICELLO, Ark. — The UAM Forestry Club demonstrated exceptional skill and teamwork at the Lake Striker Axe Days competition in Texas on November 2, securing a 2nd place overall finish.

NASS November numbers keep soybeans on record pace while rice, cotton close to records

JONESBORO, Ark. — Arkansas soybeans are still on track for a record state average yield with corn and rice shaping up to be their second-best average yields ever, according to the November “Crop Production” report from the National Agricultural Statistics Service. 

Arkansas winter ag production meeting schedule kicks off Jan. 9

UNDATED — Winter production meetings are a long-held tradition of agriculture’s off season, combining information and conversation — usually over catfish or barbecue — but sometimes even the most well-planned agendas can go up in smoke.

State approaches to heirs property the focus of Nov. 20 NALC webinar

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — When a landowner passes away and the land goes to the heirs, often without a will or estate plan, an “heirs property” situation can occur— leaving a property with numerous owners that increase as generations pass. 

From pets to pests: Researchers explore new tool to fight disease-carrying insects

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas researchers are testing a product commonly used to treat ticks and fleas on pets to target fly and mosquito larvae with the goal of helping reduce the spread of diseases carried by these insects.

Izard County 4-H members present Quilts of Valor to local veterans

MELBOURNE, Ark. — To recognize veterans for their sacrifice and service, Izard County 4-H Sewing Club members worked with Extension Homemakers Council members to create 16 Quilts of Valor. They presented the lap quilts to local veterans in a ceremony at Ozarka College on Nov. 1. 

Jouett sees development an opportunity to propel ideas, innovation

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Ann Catherine Jouett says one of the rewards of working in development is the creation of “opportunities to propel ideas and innovations through developing authentic relationships that create success and advance people.”

Osage Ramen fusion dish wins Mathis new Top Chef NWA award

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — A recipe that paid homage to the Osage Nation won Chef Roni Mathis the title of 2024 Top Chef NWA. 

Months of drought conditions complicate winter feed strategies

LITTLE ROCK — The dry, warm autumn experienced by much of Arkansans’ pasture lands will likely mean the state’s cattle producers will have to start feeding hay earlier and longer, experts with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture said.

Greene County Extension celebrates new home

PARAGOULD, Ark. — The Greene County Cooperative Extension Service has a new home — a stand-alone building that that is more accessible, spacious and visible to the residents that extension serves.

Cooperative Extension Service to offer artificial insemination workshop Nov. 7-8

HOPE, Ark. — Cattle producers looking to learn new skills, brush up on old ones or just expand their beef cattle operations are invited to attend an artificial insemination course Nov. 7-8 in Hope. Registration is $450, due Nov. 4.