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 │ #1479535214 - 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

Pet owners must take action to ensure their four-legged friends stay warm and healthy through the winter season. (Photo courtesy of OSU Extension.)

Arctic air means extra care for pets

Arkansas Extension Soybean Agronomist Jeremy Ross give a 2022 year-in-review summary with learnings for 2023. He’s speaking at the Jan. 6, at the 2023 Tri-State Soybean Conference. The 2024 conference moves to Louisiana. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by Mary Hightower.)

Tri-State Soybean Forum will target feral hogs and H2A

U.S. Capitol Building dome in Washington DC.(Photo by Kristen Labadie, University Communication and Marketing.)

Will they cut or won’t they? Fed committee meets in mid-December to decide fate of interest rates

Horses in the post parade at Oaklawn Park. (Image courtesy Mary Hightower.)

Picture is brighter for off-the-track thoroughbreds