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July 25, 2008 |
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Kick the first-day-of-school jitters STAR CITY, Ark. - Whether freshman or confident senior, it's normal to feel nervous on the first day of school. Newfound independence a double-edged sword for new collegians STAR CITY, Ark. - Students making the transition from high school to college should prepare themselves for some major changes in order to fulfill their potential for academic success, said Jane Newton, Lincoln County extension family and consumer sciences agent with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture. Freshmen can survive first year of college STAR CITY, Ark. - New campus, new classes and laundry. College freshmen face it all. But it’s not as scary as it seems, says Jane Newton, Lincoln County extension family and consumer science agent with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture. Packing for college takes planning STAR CITY, Ark. - One of the biggest challenges facing new college students is packing enough "stuff’ to be comfortable, academically prepared, yet making it all fit in the limited space of a dorm room. When home sweet home is really dorm sweet dorm STAR CITY, Ark. - For the first-time college student going away from home, living in a small, cramped room with sterile cinder-block walls may indeed be an adjustment. One oft-overlooked campus essential: food safety
STAR CITY, Ark. - Many college students, with their hectic lifestyles, end up eating meals that are convenient, without giving much thought food safety measures.
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Homework, bane of students, is the key to academic success MURFREESBORO, Ark. - Students who successfully complete homework assignments function more effectively in the classroom, says Robbie McKinnon, Pike County extension agent with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture. Immunizing school-aged children is vitally important LITTLE ROCK - Parents or guardians of school-aged children must be sure their children have had their immunizations before they register for school, according to Dr. Margaret Harris, extension health specialist with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture. What happened to the bollworms? MONTICELLO, Ark. - Several weeks ago, traps showed large numbers of bollworm moths - including one in Jefferson County with more than 1,000 moths - but egg and worm numbers haven't developed in cotton as expected, according to Dr. Scott Akin, extension entomologist with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture. Lon Mann Cotton Research Station Field Day and Open House MARIANNA, Ark. - Area farmers are invited to discuss ongoing research and other topics of interest with University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture scientists during a field day and open house Thursday, August 7, at the Lon Mann Cotton Research Station. Uncle Ray tackles food safety at the farmers market BENTONVILLE, Ark. - "My favorite nephew might make a little money some day if he ever learns to pay attention to me!" So began Uncle Ray's most recent phone call. I added my customary fuel to the fire by asking, "So, who did you hoodwink today?" |
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July 18, 2008 |
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Focus on cooperation, not competition when raising children LITTLE ROCK - Competition is an integral part of American life. In Arkansas, we thrive on college football, minor league baseball and professional fishing. So there’s no doubt competition is useful, but it can also be damaging if not kept in check. Sports rage by parents destroys their role model image LITTLE ROCK - Sometimes parents take competition from the soccer field to the stands, losing their tempers regardless of the score of the game. SW Research, Extension Center offers field day on forestry, wildlife management
HOPE, Ark. - Managing forestland in conjunction with pastures, encouraging quail populations and using herbicides in hardwood stands are among the topics for this year’s Forestry and Wildlife Field Day, set for Thursday, September 18, at the Southwest Research and Extension Center. Arkansas Agritourism Initiative provides face, voice to economic opportunity LITTLE ROCK - Giving agritourism a statewide presence and a stronger voice are key advantages of the Arkansas Agritourism Initiative, say those who operate rural attractions. Life would be almost tasteless without those wonderful onions TEXARKANA, Ark. - How bland life would be without onions! Lucky for us, onions are available year-round. Onions, with their pungent taste and odor, transform so many dishes and are prized around the world for the variety of ways they can be used. Also, they are low in calories and nutritious! 4-H extravaganza headed to northwest Arkansas FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - The Olympic Games in Beijing may not take place until August, but hundreds of Arkansas 4-H'ers are preparing for their annual trek to northwest Arkansas for 4-H State O-Rama July 23-25. The theme for the 2008 event is "Arkansas 4-H Extravaganza: 100 Years in the Making." The theme represents the Centennial Celebration of 4-H in Arkansas. |
Carefree roses are low on maintenance, high on beauty LITTLE ROCK - Roses are back, thanks to new carefree varieties released in the last few years, says Dr. Jim Robbins, extension horticulture specialist with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture. "The Race for 100" Entry Deadline Approaches LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas soybean producers are urged to enter "The Race for 100" Yield Contest. The contest, with a prize of $50,000 for the first soybean producer in Arkansas to achieve 100 bushels per acre, is funded by the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board (ASPB). The contest is administered by the Arkansas Soybean Association and the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture. Plotting a brighter future for communities through quality of place LITTLE ROCK - July 25 is the registration deadline for a workshop aimed at helping community leaders improve the quality of place in their communities. Blackberries - Nutritious, Flavorful and Grow Well in Arkansas PINE BLUFF, Ark. - Blackberries are an ideal fruit crop for gardeners and small acreage farmers, says Dr. Obadiah Njue, Extension horticulture specialist, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Cooperative Extension Program. Field day features crops research, building dedication ROHWER, Ark. - The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture's Rohwer Research Station will mark 50 years of agricultural research with tours of test plots and dedication of a new administration building July 24. Halbrook to head UA Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Department FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - Steve A. Halbrook, vice president of Farm Foundation in Oak Brook, Ill., has been appointed professor and head of the department of agricultural economics and agribusiness in the University of Arkansas System’s Division of Agriculture and the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences at the University of Arkansas, effective July 28.
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July 11, 2008 |
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Prepare for the switch to digital television
LITTLE ROCK - The upcoming nationwide switch to digital broadcasting has been cause for concern for people currently receiving free analog television. Make your Web videos memorable! LITTLE ROCK - The amazing growth of the Internet has caused an explosion of video on the Web. Evidence shows that internet users expect and seek out Websites rich with video and other media. Keeping your four-legged friends cool during summer LITTLE ROCK - Summers in Arkansas are hot, humid, and long. We go to extra efforts to keep ourselves cool, but what should we be doing for our furry friends? Prevention is key for men's health SEARCY, Ark. - Routine prevention measures are essential to maintaining a healthy body, says Katie Cobb, White County extension agent with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture. Experience the healing power of fiberLITTLE ROCK - Fiber doesn't always receive the recognition it deserves as a food product with numerous health benefits. A high-fiber diet can reduce the risk of heart disease and help prevent cancer and bring down cholesterol levels.
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Blossom-end rot of vegetables due to calcium deficiency SEARCY, Ark. - Blossom-end rot of tomatoes and other vegetables is caused by a calcium deficiency in the fruit, according to Sherri Sanders, White County extension agent-agriculture for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture. Procurement advisers go on the road MALVERN, Ark. - To reduce their driving this month, business operators in Northwest and Southwest Arkansas can meet a professional procurement adviser in person at Harrison or Magnolia. There is no charge and no obligation, just free advice from an expert. U of A Cooperative Extension Service to host downlink of Arkansas coal conference LITTLE ROCK - The University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service state office will serve as a satellite downlink site for the Arkansas Clean Coal Technology Conference set for July 17-18. Horsing around with forage disorders BENTONVILLE, Ark. - I prefer to call this a review of possible disorders rather than to create more confusion about forage toxins in regards to horses. To set the record straight, I know little, or nothing about horses. I made up my mind to maintain a distance from all equine subjects when, at the age of 5, I fell off my stick horse.
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July 7, 2008 |
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'Major league' flight of moths concerns university ag experts Large numbers of moths that can quickly develop into crop-damaging worms are moving into cotton and soybean fields all across Arkansas' Delta.
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July 3, 2008 |
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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
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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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