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Processing, storage affect antioxidant content of fruit FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - Blueberries, grapes and other pigment-rich fruits contain high levels of antioxidant compounds that offer significant defenses against cancer, heart disease and other ailments. Fatten your checkbook by saving water this summer LITTLE ROCK - Whether attributed to climate change, a hot summer or the rising cost of gas and fuel, water prices are increasing, and the need to conserve is more crucial. Home car washing: Not for the eco-friendly LITTLE ROCK - The typical five-minute shower can take 25 gallons of water. By comparison, the average person washing a car at home can use more than 500 gallons of water, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - Arkansans who lack the green thumb to successfully cultivate a more traditional garden may find solace and success in a rain garden, says Katie Teague, Washington County agriculture extension agent for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture. Genomics research focuses on rice variety improvement FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - Crop varieties can be improved through
the study of genomics without creating genetically transformed varieties. That
is the mission of a multi-state research project led by the University of
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Backyard playthings present hazards MURFREESBORO, Ark. - Pools, playgrounds and lawn care equipment are all potential safety hazards this summer, says Robbie McKinnon, Pike County extension agent with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture. Healthy gardens in the heat of summer SEARCY, Ark. - July is the ideal time to enjoy the garden with minimal hassle, says Sherri Sanders, White County extension agent with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture. AEEA Environmental Education Expo 2008 RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. - The Arkansas Environmental Education Association (AEEA) will hold its 2008 Environmental Education Expo July 31, at the Lake Point Conference Center in Russellville. Goat Rancher editor to speak at Central Arkansas Goat Conference on July 26 LITTLE ROCK - If you're interested in raising meat and dairy goats, you can learn how to raise them successfully by attending the Central Arkansas Goat Conference Saturday, July 26, at the Arkansas 4-H Center west of Little Rock near Ferndale. BENTONVILLE, Ark. - "Hey county agent!" Uncle Ray's voice boomed over the phone. "You'll be real proud to know what I did." That was the bait and I bit, "I'm always proud of you, but what did you mess up now?"
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