News - August 2026

Extension financial expert shares keys to planning for a new baby

LITTLE ROCK — For first-time parents anticipating the arrival of their new baby, an extension financial expert says it is crucial to be proactive about the financial changes that come with starting a family.

Bullseye on determination, safety at Arkansas 4-H Shooting Sports Championship

FERNDALE, Ark. — Not everything is supposed to come easily. For Tessa Herring, 13, the junior shotgun competition at the Arkansas 4-H Shooting Sports Championship in mid-July was downright frustrating.

Extension experts share science behind electrolyte, alkaline water: what are the health benefits?

LITTLE ROCK — Consumers may have noticed more electrolyte water or alkaline water drinks being sold in stores or advertised online, but what benefits do these products actually provide?

Arkansas APEX Accelerator, Startup Junkie to host entrepreneur panel in Bentonville

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas APEX Accelerator and Startup Junkie are teaming up to host a panel focusing on entrepreneurship on Aug. 13 at the Shewmaker Center for Global Business Development on the Northwest Arkansas Community College campus.

Arkansas 4-H Foundation awards $153,000 in scholarships, sponsorships to 4-H members

LITTLE ROCK — More than 40 Arkansas 4-H members start college later this month with scholarships earned through their years of project accomplishments, leadership development  and community service through 4-H.

Science-based solutions for resilient farming highlighted at Rice and Soybean Field Day

HARRISBURG, Ark. — As tight margins continue to challenge Arkansas farmers, University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture researchers are focused on providing recommendations that improve profitability and long-term resilience.

Ongoing fungicide study supports scouting, deliberate use of fungicide in soybeans

LITTLE ROCK — A bedrock principle of efficient farming is scouting your fields before applying pesticides — whether herbicides, insecticides or fungicides. This not only helps farmers save money but reduces the likelihood of pesticide resistance developing as well.

Drone + software adds up to significant irrigation savings

WEINER, Ark. — With a drone, three pieces of software and about 60 minutes, Mike Hamilton and Walker Harris could be saving one farmer 28 hours of running a power unit and millions of gallons of irrigation water this season.

NALC webinar will discuss how to navigate federal child labor laws

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Agricultural employers navigating federal child labor laws can gain practical legal guidance during the National Agricultural Law Center’s free August webinar.