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Dr. Fosse, once of Pretoria, told me about Martha and Arthur, two star crossed rare white rhinos. In a governmental gesture of goodwill, South Africa agreed to ship Arthur to Tanzania to mate …
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ON THE EDGE OF COMMON SENSE
by Baxter Black, DVM
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7/30/21
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Hello everyone,
This week I thought we should discuss fall army worms. Fall armyworms have started showing up in Arkansas pastures in high numbers over the last couple of weeks. Fall …
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Adam Willis
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7/30/21
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A Newton County 4-H team will be heading to Nationals in Louisville, Kentucky in November. The Poultry Judging Team representing Eagle Pride 4-H Club, Newton County 4-H and Mt. Judea FFA placed …
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7/30/21
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The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division is now accepting applications for the 2021 Urban & Community Forestry Grant through Sept. 13. Grants are available to fund community …
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Staff Report
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7/28/21
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- "As long as you've got good elimination, you've got it made." Uncle Leonard
¨ "If a man can't drive in a bar ditch, he's got no business on the highway." Tink
¨ "When …
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ON THE EDGE OF COMMON SENSE
by Baxter Black, DVM
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7/24/21
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COMPTON — Karen Fancher waved to passing cars while she sat at a small table on her front porch wrapping rubber bands around stems of lavender she harvested from her gardens. She was also …
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By JEFF DEZORT
Newton County Times
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7/23/21
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MT. JUDEA — The family farm isn't what it used to be. For Dustin and Kayla Cowell, and their three-year-old daughter, Landry Jo, their farm near here has become more of an entrepreneurial …
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JEFF DEZORT
Newton County Times
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7/16/21
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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced $55.2 million in competitive grant funding available through the new Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant …
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7/9/21
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Fast Facts:
New rules go into effect Jan. 1, 2023
Over-the-counter …
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By Ryan McGeeney
U of A System Division of Agriculture
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7/9/21
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Melinda Hamilton, a Boone County Master Gardener, helps other master gardeners design and maintain the different type of flowers, bushes, and shrubs located at the southeast …
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7/2/21
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Fast facts
Fruit, vegetable stations host informal contest for biggest berries
Berries are part of research into variety performance
KIBLER — There’s no trophy, …
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By Mary Hightower
U of A System Division of Agriculture
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7/2/21
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CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Boone County Conservation District (BCCD) was able to assist Omaha School District with completing a greenhouse. Utilizing funds from a one-time grant, BCCD was able to …
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6/25/21
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Hello everyone,
This week I thought we would discuss tomatoes. Tomatoes originated in the Ecuador area and then spread northward to Mexico where Spanish explorers carried them to southern Europe. …
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Adan Willis
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6/25/21
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"Doctor, I'm here because I'm a … I'm a … "
"Relax. Many people have psychological conflicts. Lay back on the couch and tell me about it"
"Okay. It's just that I don't …
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ON THE EDGE OF COMMON SENSE
by Baxter Black, DVM
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6/25/21
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For those of you who forgot how easy it was to get started in farming let me tell you about my friend Con. Many years ago, he bought a farm in the wilds of Minnesota. The feller that sold him the …
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ON THE EDGE OF COMMON SENSE
by Baxter Black, DVM
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6/18/21
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Fast Facts
June 30 field day scheduled 9:30 – noon; no cost to attend
Research site established in February 2020
Invasive plant of focus: Chinese …
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By Ryan McGeeney
U of A System Division of Agriculture
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6/18/21
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The Boone County Master Gardeners (BCMG) invite the public to take a tour around the Harrison Square plus the Pollinator Garden at the Extension Office, all of which are designed and maintained by …
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Staff Report
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6/17/21
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Fast facts
Food science students design healthy gummy treats in class project
Aim to reduce obesity through healthy snacking
FAYETTEVILLE — Food science students in Dale Bumpers …
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By Fred Miller
U of A System Division of Agriculture
@AgNews479
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6/11/21
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Fast facts
Honeybees established colony in a retail parking lot
Division of Agriculture entomologist transfers colony to safe location
Colony thriving in new home at Agricultural Research …
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By Fred Miller
U of A System Division of Agriculture
@AgNews479
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6/11/21
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"Where were you born?" The reporter asked one of my Colorado cowboy friends.
"Iowa," he answered.
"Iowa!" she said. "Why did you move?"
"Because it's hard to be a cowboy in …
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by Baxter Black, DVM
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6/11/21
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