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News - March 2025
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March 31, 2025 |
Former Arkansas Gov. Hutchinson to discuss legal ethics, foreign ownership at Mid-South conference FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Asa Hutchinson, former head of the federal Drug Enforcement Agency, undersecretary of Homeland and Security and Arkansas governor, will be discussing legal ethics in agriculture at the 12th Annual Mid-South Agricultural and Environmental Law Conference in June. |
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March 31, 2025 |
Extension entomologist, agents to participate in invasive termite study FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — An invasive — and particularly ravenous — termite species has been making its way north for years. Jon Zawislak, extension entomologist for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, and Cooperative Extension Service agents throughout areas of Arkansas are working to detect its presence in Arkansas. |
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March 24, 2025 |
Can your land be searched? Western conference session details Fourth Amendment and ag FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Two crowd-favorite presenters are returning to speak a national agricultural conference — this time out West. |
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March 24, 2025 |
With spring on its way, put those hummingbird feeders out a little earlier than you're used to LITTLE ROCK — While many Arkansas hummingbird lovers have typically filled their first feeders in mid-April, extension experts say the best way to support the migration is to hang those feeders with the first signs of spring, if not earlier. And in 2025, “earlier” is even sooner than you think. |
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March 21, 2025 |
National Ag Law Center publishes new resource on navigating wetlands regulations FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The National Agricultural Law Center has a new resource that can help users navigate the specifics of wetlands permitting regulations at the federal and state levels by putting it all in one place. |
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March 20, 2025 |
Arkansas 4-H teams put submersible robots to the test at 2025 SeaPerch Challenge LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas 4-H teams from across the state gathered at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock for the 2025 SeaPerch Challenge, remotely navigating submersible robots through obstacle and mission courses. |
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March 20, 2025 |
MAINBAR: USDA announces $10 billion for farmers amidst economic hardship, uncertainty LITTLE ROCK – As farmers face high input costs, low commodity prices and a postponed farm bill, the USDA is issuing up to $10 billion in direct economic assistance to agricultural producers. |
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March 20, 2025 |
SIDEBAR: Emergency Commodity Assistance Program signups begin LITTLE ROCK — The application period has opened for farmers seeking relief through ECAP, the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program. |
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March 20, 2025 |
And they’re off! Crop planting is underway in Arkansas LITTLE ROCK — Planting season is underway for Arkansas farmers, with corn growers
first to getting seed in the ground, according to the Crop Progress report from the
National Agricultural Statistics Service. |
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March 19, 2025 |
Cooperative Extension Service to offer produce safety grower training in April BATESVILLE, Ark. — Fruit and vegetable growers will have the opportunity to learn about new health and safety regulations at a produce safety grower training offered by the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture in Batesville on April 1. |
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March 19, 2025 |
Groundwater issues come to the surface at Mid-South conference FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The adage, “out of sight, out of mind,” does not apply when it comes to groundwater. |
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March 17, 2025 |
'Waters of the U.S.' on agenda for third annual Western conference FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — How do you define “waters of the U.S.”? |
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March 14, 2025 |
Don Bragg among three Inducted into the Arkansas Foresters Hall of Fame MONTICELLO, Ark. — Don Bragg — one of three inducted into the Arkansas Foresters Hall of Fame — was a forester who loved science and sharing that passion with others. |
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March 14, 2025 |
Faulkner County 4-H team earns second place at Mid-South 4-H Food Pantry Competition MEMPHIS, Tenn. — After competing in 4-H food competitions for the last three years, the Faulkner County Hillbilly Cooks earned a place on the podium at the Mid-South 4-H Food Pantry Competition. |
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March 14, 2025 |
National Ag Day: A celebration of Arkansas’ largest industry LITTLE ROCK – National Ag Day, set for March 18 this year, provides an opportunity to celebrate Arkansas’ largest industry. |
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March 13, 2025 |
April 14 workshop aims to help Arkansans plan to keep the farm in the family SEARCY, Ark. — Keeping the family farm in the family can be more complicated than many realize. The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is working to help farm families and other interested Arkansans plan for the inevitable with a second succession planning meeting on April 14. |
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March 12, 2025 |
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Fewer and more expensive eggs in 2024 put an estimated $1.41 billion burden on consumers in 2024, according to a study by a trio of researchers examining the impact of highly pathogenic avian influenza — HPAI — on the economy. |
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March 11, 2025 |
Division of Agriculture researchers to help investigate farmers’ attitudes toward risk and water LITTLE ROCK — Two researchers with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture will be part of a three-year study examining how farmers’ risk preferences impact water use during drought. |
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March 10, 2025 |
Tariffs, both real and threatened, will likely complicate agricultural production, marketing LITTLE ROCK — An escalating tariff battle between the United States and several of its largest trading partners may affect U.S. growers in Arkansas and elsewhere. |
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March 10, 2025 |
Growth rates of broilers contribute to behavior differences, shed light on welfare impacts FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — As poultry companies weigh cost and efficiency with higher animal welfare standards, research comparing conventional and slow-growing broiler breeds showed that the slow-growing chickens displayed behaviors more closely associated with positive welfare. |
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March 10, 2025 |
Cattlewomen’s bootcamp set for April 10-12 in north-central Arkansas BATESVILLE, Ark. — April 10-12 won’t be the usual “girls’ day out” unless your day usually involves moving cattle, managing vaccinations and testing hay. |
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March 10, 2025 |
March webinar from NALC, Agri-Pulse will highlight the state of ag trade and policy FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Market access, transportation logistics, and pricing are all impacted by agricultural trade and policy developments, and a March webinar will highlight the latest in international policy and what lies ahead. |
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March 10, 2025 |
Precision agriculture research measures effectiveness of See & Spray technology FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Like any new technology, there is a learning curve to using it correctly, and the See & Spray™ from John Deere is no exception. A three-year field trial in Arkansas soybeans showed proper use of the technology can cut post-emergence herbicide use by half and save millions of dollars in expenses. |
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March 7, 2025 |
Extension Ouachita District director accepted into LEAD21 program LITTLE ROCK — Leaders from land grant universities face unique challenges in their supervisory roles, including collaboration across extension, research and academics. Carla Due, director of the Ouachita District for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, will hone her skills in the new class of the LEAD21 leadership program. |
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March 6, 2025 |
State ag department leaders to share insights at third annual Western conference FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Attendees of the third annual Western Water, Agricultural, and Environmental Law Conference will have the opportunity to hear perspectives on water, agriculture, and food policy issues from top Western state leadership. |
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March 6, 2025 |
More changes for the Corporate Transparency Act FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The reporting requirements of the Corporate Transparency Act — the anti-money laundering and tax evasion law that has been kicked around various federal courts — will no longer be enforced, the Treasury Department said. |
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March 5, 2025 |
4-H Day at the Capitol brings civics to life for more than 500 Arkansas youth LITTLE ROCK — Looking out over a sea of green framed by the white marble of the Capitol Rotunda, Attorney General Tim Griffin called the more than 500 4-H members before him “the single largest group ever assembled in the Arkansas Capitol.” |
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March 5, 2025 |
‘Beyond the Fence’ Lunch and Learn to highlight herd rebuilding, cattle markets LITTLE ROCK – With the national beef cow herd at its lowest level since the 1960s, an upcoming lunch and learn session will focus on herd rebuilding strategies and current cattle markets. |
| March 3, 2025 |
Master Gardeners accepting applications for Janet B. Carson scholarship LITTLE ROCK — For Arkansas Master Gardeners, it’s important to support the next generation of leaders in plant science. As part of this effort, the program funds the Janet B. Carson High School Senior Scholarship, which is now accepting applications from Arkansas students. |
| March 3, 2025 |
MEDIA ADVISORY: Arkansas 4-H Day at the Capitol LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas 4-H members from across the state will amass at the State Capitol Building on Tuesday, March 4. |