Sanders pardons turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving
The annual event highlights the contributions of the state’s turkey industry, which produces more than 25 million birds yearly, ranking third nationally for turkey production
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Texas equine herpes outbreaks puts Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma horse communities on alert
The Arkansas, Texas and Oklahoma agriculture departments are putting horse owners in their states on alert following an outbreak of an easily spread, but preventable virus that can be fatal to equines
Experts warn Arkansans to be ‘Bear Aware’ as populations rise across the state
With Arkansas’ black bear population continuing to grow and sightings becoming more common, wildlife experts are urging Arkansans to stay informed about bear behavior and safety practices in the outdoors
Cattle markets react to proposed tariff changes; consumer beef prices expected to remain steady in the short term
While recent headlines suggesting changes in U.S. tariffs on South American beef imports are raising eyebrows and nudging markets, the fundamentals of supply and demand will remain intact for beef producers in Arkansas and elsewhere for the foreseeable future
Forecast rain provides incentive for cool-season plantings
Another forecast for a rainy weekend means another opportunity for ranchers to speed-plant some cool-season forages
Arkansas 4-H to host Virtual Culinary Camp
To help young people build confidence in the kitchen, Arkansas 4-H will host a Virtual Culinary Camp from Nov. 7-9 via Zoom
As waterfowl migration reaches peak, poultry experts urge adherence to biosecurity measures
As the southern migration of birds reaches its annual peak over the Southern Plains, poultry keepers, especially hobbyists, prepare to double down on biosecurity measures