University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture

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Tips for mindful eating this Thanksgiving

It’s important to approach the day’s meal mindfully and aim for a “middle ground” between overeating or being too restrictive. Read More

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



Thunderstorm over open fields (Photo: AI generated image)

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