University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture

University of Arkansas Research & Extension
Arkansas, Education, Midwestern Region, Regional Roundup

Extension summer agent internships available

For college students, the Cooperative Extension Service offers a paid, 10-week county agent summer internship program. Read More

Photo courtesy of the University of Arkansas Extension.
Arkansas, Avian, Chickens, Livestock, Poultry

Bird flu’s growing impact calls for urgent action at international summit

Thunderstorm over open fields (Photo: AI generated image)
Arkansas, Disaster, Hurricanes, Midwestern Region, Regional Roundup

Francine slows harvest, impacts quality for Arkansas crops



STAYING SAFE IN THE HEAT — Bryan Mader, extension assistant professor of health for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, said it's important for people to take precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat rash and heat cramps. (Division of Agriculture graphic.)

Practice caution to prevent heat-related illness

  • By Rebekah Hall │ U of A System Division of Agriculture
A decline in Arkansas cotton acres is part of the story behind the decline in the number of cotton gins (U of a System Division of Agriculture file photo)

Arkansas loses a cotton gin in 2023, reflecting larger trend

  • By Mary Hightower │ U of A System Division of Agriculture
A corn crop from northeast Iowa. (Courtesy photo.)

Corn College offers tours, training for Arkansas producers

Beef ribs being basted with bbq sauce on a grill with a basting brush (Photo: iStock - Frank Armstrong)

Arkansas 4-H members put chops to the test at state barbecue contest

  • By Rebekah Hall │ U of A System Division of Agriculture
Lightning bug Photinus pyralis seen on a car in Arkansas. Taken June 26, 2024. (U of A System Divison of Agriculture photo.)

Lightning bugs: The story behind summer’s tiny fireworks show

  • By Mary Hightower │ U of A System Division of Agriculture
Farmer at market hands purchase to customer over colorful blend of organic produce (Photo: iStock - Donte Tatum)

Farmers markets play vital role in Arkansas

With avian influenza cases rising again, with egg prices also rise? (U of A System Division of Agriculture file photo)

With avian flu on the rise again, will egg prices follow?

  • By Mary Hightower │ U of A System Division of Agriculture
IRRIGATION INVESTIGATION — A new study shows impacts of peer influence in agricultural irrigation practices. (U of A System Division of Ag photo by Kevin Lawson)

Neighborly influence on irrigation choices could reinforce sustainable practices