Man holding smartphone shopping during black friday. (PHOTO: Adobe Stock │ #297363624 - issaronow)

Make the most of Black Friday shopping and think outside the gift box

SAFE, SPOOKY FUN — Parents should plan safe trick-or-treating routes for their children and inspect all candy for anything unwrapped, spoiled or suspicious. For children with food allergies, include them in Halloween festivities by making the holiday about more than just candy. (UofA Division of Agriculture graphic.)

Tips for safe trick-or-treating and candy consumption this Halloween

Photo courtesy of the University of Arkansas Extension.

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

ARegenerate 2024 - Nov. 8-9, 2024

Extension to host ARegenerate Conference on regenerative agriculture

As the return to school approaches, so does something often dreaded by students and parents: homework. Brittney Schrick, extension family life specialist and associate professor for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, provides helpful tips for how parents can approach their children and their assignments. (University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture graphic.)

BACK TO SCHOOL: Tips for handling homework

  • By Rebekah Hall │ U of A System Division of Agriculture
Fertilizer Recommendation Support Tool

USDA-grant supported FRST Project releases new fertilizer prediction tool

  • By John Lovett │ University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture
Whether it be by phone, email or suspicious website, consumers face various risks from scammers. (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

Arkansas launches new university center website

Backyard flock members brave the snow in early January 2024 to enjoy a feed cake. (Image courtesy John Lovett.)

Backyard poultry coops prepped for cold still require good ventilation