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News - October 2024
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Oct. 10, 2024 |
Red milkweed beetle genome offers insight into plant-insect interactions FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Studying the secrets of how the common red milkweed beetle can safely feed on a toxic plant helps illuminate the ecological, evolutionary and economic impact of insect-plant interactions from a genomic perspective. |
Oct. 9, 2024 |
Extension to host ARegenerate Conference on regenerative agriculture FORT SMITH, Ark. — For Arkansas farmers and producers interested in learning more about regenerative farming methods, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture will host the inaugural ARegenerate Conference Nov. 8-9 at the Expo Center at Kay Rogers Park in Fort Smith. |
Oct. 8, 2024 |
Decorative corn stalks bearing tar spot fungus reported in Arkansas LITTLE ROCK — A fungal disease that has caused yield losses in corn has recently been found in Arkansas — on decorative corn stalks, said Terry Spurlock, extension plant pathologist for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. |
Oct. 8, 2024 |
Bird flu's growing impact calls for urgent action at international summit |
Oct. 7, 2024 |
Wasp uses paralyzed spiders to feed growing larvae FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a tarantula hawk wasp! |
Oct. 7, 2024 |
Carrot surplus spurs BBQ sauce for Chef Rios at Arkansas Food Innovation Center FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — A sweet-and-smokey barbecue sauce designed around surplus carrots is the newest product rolling out from the Expanding Farmers’ Opportunities in Northwest Arkansas program. |
Oct. 7, 2024 |
Arkansas alum DeLaune returns as head of Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — For Oklahoma native and University of Arkansas alumnus Paul DeLaune, returning to Arkansas to be head of Crop, Soil, and Environmental Science, is almost like coming home. |
Oct. 7, 2024 |
NALC webinar will review liability challenges for equine, agritourism business owners FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — With the fall season comes visits to pumpkin patches, hayrides, corn mazes and petting zoos – but for owners of these attractions, risk and liability come along with visitors. |
Oct. 7, 2024 |
Extension adopts Active Parenting curriculum for family and consumer sciences agents LITTLE ROCK — The Cooperative Extension Service has recently adopted the Active Parenting curriculum as a resource for family and consumer sciences agents. The model focuses on mutual respect between parents and children and includes a component designed for the unique needs of blended families. |
Oct. 7, 2024 |
Extension offers 2024 Arkansas Ballot Issue Voter Guide LITTLE ROCK — The 2024 Arkansas Ballot Issue Voter Guide is now available. It offers non-biased, research-based information about three proposed constitutional amendments on the ballot in the state’s upcoming general election. |
Oct. 4, 2024 |
John King remembered as kind, caring teacher FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — John William King took turf seriously, as a researcher, teacher and resource for managing parks and athletic fields in the City of Fayetteville, as well as for golf courses as far away as Bolivia. |
Oct. 1, 2024 |
Port strike would have impact on U.S. cotton, meat, poultry exports JONESBORO, Ark. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Tuesday that consumers shouldn’t expect food shortages in the near term because of the port strike, however, economists say a long strike could prompt changes on grocery shelves and at the checkout. |
Oct. 1, 2024 |
New department head Nalley puts land-grant mission integration high on priority list FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Lanier Nalley, the new head of the agricultural economics and agribusiness department, plans to continue to build on his predecessor’s foundation and work toward a fuller integration of land-grant research, extension and teaching. |