The Boone County War Memorial Association presented the "2024 Memorial Day Ceremony" at the bandstand at the Boone County Courthouse Courtpark on May 27. more

LITTLE ROCK — Despite their differences, the Farm Bill proposals led by U.S. Rep. Glenn "GT" Thompson and U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow both contain some first-in-a-decade updates to critical farm safety net programs. more

Included is some information pertaining to the benefits of aerating the fishpond. One of the main limiting factors to aquatic life is dissolved oxygen. In commercial fish production, supplemental aeration is almost required to sustain large enough crops to keep the farm profitable. more

The Boone County Cattlemen's Association met on May 9 at the John Paul Hammerschmidt Center at North Arkanasas College. This month's meeting was sponsored by Equity Bank in Harrison. BCCA President John Muncy welcomed those in attendance and led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Gerald King offered a blessing for the meal. Muncy recognized birthdays and anniversaries. We were treated to a meal of hamburgers and fixins', cowboy beans, coleslaw, condiments, assorted desserts, and water. more

FAYETTEVILLE — In the first scientific report of its kind, researchers in Arkansas showed that chickens bred for water conservation continued to put on weight despite heat stress that would normally slow growth. more

Thursday’s meeting of the Harrison City Council committees saw discussion of a dangerous and prolific weed pervading the region — hemlock. The city is looking at options for controlling the spread of the plant on city properties, working in consultation with Boone County Conservation District. more

FAYETTEVILLE — Last year’s closure of chicken processing plants in North Little Rock and Van Buren sparked a few questions in economist Jada Thompson’s mind. more

What is Dicamba? more

LITTLE ROCK — 2024 is gonna get loud. Entomologists say two broods of periodic cicadas will be making a rare simultaneous emergence this spring. The last time this happened in the U.S. was in 1803 and the next one won’t happen for another 221 years. more

FAYETTEVILLE — The rollercoaster of changing state and federal policies regarding dicamba has kept producers on their toes in recent years. Earlier this year, a federal court in Arizona called into question the future of over-the-top dicamba use for producers. more

PINE BLUFF — In Arkansas, there are two types of armyworms–true armyworms and fall armyworms. Armyworms are caterpillars, the larval form of moths, according to Dr. David Fernandez, Extension livestock specialist and interim dean of graduate studies for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. more

LITTLE ROCK —  Arkansas Extension Homemakers Council is the largest volunteer organization in the state, with nearly 3,000 members in more than 300 clubs. The organization provides important opportunities for leadership, education and fellowship. more