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| UpStream Art on Display During Rogers Third Friday Festivities |
One of the most unique public art projects n Arkansas is one that adorns storm drains across Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers and Springdale. Staring this Friday, art lovers will have a chance to see all of these sometimes-whimsical, but always educational, 2013 Upstream Art pieces in one place. “If you would… |
University of Arkansas |
05/16/13 |
| Happy Fish, Sea Monkeys Help Bring Storm Drain Message Home in NW Arkansas |
Happy fish, sea monkeys, flowers and local landmarks are all part UpStream Art 2013, the second year of a public art campaign to show that storm drains carry runoff directly into nature and not to wastewater processing. “Many people are unaware that what flows into the area’s storm drains doesn’t… |
University of Arkansas |
05/09/13 |
| It’s May. It’s Arkansas. It’s Snowing. |
Hello snow. Goodbye zucchinis. Friday’s snowfall in northwest Arkansas was a record setter. Never before had snow been recorded in May in Arkansas, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures dropped steeply with the snow and a freeze watch was posted for Benton, Carroll, Madison and Washington counties through Saturday… |
University of Arkansas |
05/03/13 |
| Spring’s Pollen Outburst a Feast for Bees |
Spring’s pollen outburst may be a smorgasbord of suffering for humans with allergies, but it’s a protein-packed buffet for bees. “They are having a great time out there,” said Jon Zawislak, extension bee specialist for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. Beekeepers dub spring the “honey flow” or… |
University of Arkansas |
04/26/13 |
| Abandoned Pesticide Collection Program Removes More Than 1 Million Pounds |
A program to gather outdated, unused or otherwise unwanted agricultural pesticides to keep them out of the environment has collected more than 1 million pounds of pesticides, the Abandoned Pesticide Advisory Board said Tuesday. Reducing the risk of human and environmental exposure, plus having the chemicals properly disposed of at… |
University of Arkansas |
04/26/13 |
| Honey Bees Generating Buzz in Arkansas |
Despite stingers and an unfair reputation, bees are becoming quite popular in backyards and farms across the country. With beekeeping classes filling up and registered colonies on the rise, many people are wondering what the buzz is all about. In 2012, the Arkansas State Plant Board counted 1,850 registered beekeepers… |
University of Arkansas |
04/11/13 |
| 55 Rabies Cases Reported in Arkansas |
Pope County has the highest number of rabid animal reports so far in 2013, its 11 cases constituting nearly a fourth of all cases reported as of April 2, according to figures from the state Health Department. There were 55 cases reported in 20 counties. They are: • Pope County… |
University of Arkansas |
04/11/13 |
| Excess Fuel, Rising Spring Temps Raise Wildfire Danger Throughout Arkansas |
Rain and snow statewide have helped drop the wildfire danger from moderate to low for most of Arkansas on Friday, but continued drought, plus deadfall from December’s ice and snow storms mean wildfire risks haven’t dropped from the radar. Howard, Little River, Montgomery, Pike, Polk, Scott, Sevier and Yell counties… |
University of Arkansas |
03/28/13 |
| Spring 2013 Walk Across Arkansas Begins March 11 |
Walking shoes? Check. Teammates? Check. A resolution to make exercise a habit? Check. With that part of the checklist complete, it’s now time to register for the spring 2013 edition of Walk Across Arkansas. Walk Across Arkansas, an eight-week opportunity that has inspired thousands of Arkansans to get moving, begins… |
University of Arkansas |
02/28/13 |
| Wintry Weather Brings Much-needed Moisture to Drought Areas |
The winter storm system that prompted schools to let out early on Wednesday and delayed school and office openings on Thursday, has dropped some much-needed moisture in a state still struggling with drought. Waves of thunderstorms, some with hail, rolled across parts of the state Thursday morning, while some were… |
University of Arkansas |
02/22/13 |
| Backyard Poultry Workshop Teaches Success in Managing a Home Flock |
If you have a chicken coop or are just contemplating raising chickens in your own backyard, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, P. Allen Smith, Purina and the Heritage Poultry Conservancy will show you how. Join Smith and Mikelle Roeder, Dustin Clark and Keith Bramwell for the Backyard… |
University of Arkansas |
02/22/13 |
| UpStreamArt: Where Public Art and Education Come Together |
Artists will have a chance to exhibit their talents on an unusual public forum: the storm drains of Washington and Benton counties, thanks to the 2013 UpStream Art project. 2013 marks the second year for the project, which is part of the educational mission for stormwater educators in northwest Arkansas.… |
University of Arkansas |
02/01/13 |
| Heavy Rain Could Pose Additional Problems for Blizzard-damaged Trees |
Expected heavy rain this week means Arkansans with teetering trees that could cause injury or damage, might consider addressing them sooner than later, said Tamara Walkingstick, associate director, Arkansas Forest Resources Center. Arkansas’ Christmas Day blizzard was hard on landscapes – with heavy, wet snow bending and breaking trees and… |
University of Arkansas |
01/11/13 |
| Morrilton Conference Addresses ‘The Farm Bill: What Next?’ |
The 2008 Farm Bill will live a little longer, thanks to some legislative duct tape, but fight for a new farm bill is far from over. What could happen next will be addressed Jan. 30 at a conference to be held at the Conway County Fair Grounds in Morrilton. The… |
University of Arkansas |
01/11/13 |
| 36K Injured Each Year Learn That Chain Saws Demand Respect, Care |
As more people begin cleaning up downed trees and snapped limbs after the Christmas Day blizzard, users, both new and seasoned, should remember that chain saws demand respect. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 36,000 people are treated in hospital emergency departments each year for injuries… |
University of Arkansas |
01/11/13 |
| Winter Storm Brings Needed Moisture to NWA, Damage Elsewhere |
Farmers and cattlemen in southern and northwest Arkansas are welcoming the moisture brought by a record Christmas Day blizzard, say Cooperative Extension Service agents with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. However, in areas where the snow was heaviest, damage was still being assessed. Between 10-15 inches of… |
University of Arkansas |
01/04/13 |
| ‘Green Your Life’ Online Course Now Available Through April 1 |
Gardeners, landscapers, homeowners and others concerned about protecting local water quality can take advantage of “Green Your Life,” a self-paced online course being offered by the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service. “This is a great opportunity for green thumbs to grow a blue thumb too,” said Katie Teague, Washington… |
University of Arkansas |
12/07/12 |
| Neutral El Nino Could Mean Ice Storms for Arkansas this Winter |
The winter forecast for landlocked Arkansas depends in large part on the temperature of the equatorial waters in the Pacific Ocean. If the water is warmer than normal for several months, these El Nino conditions generally mean a cool, wet winter in the southern U.S. When the water is cool,… |
University of Arkansas |
11/29/12 |
| Storm Drains No Place for Used Cooking Oil |
The fried turkey has been reduced to bones, the last dishwasher load has been put up and leftovers neatly packed in the freezer. So, what to do with all the cooking oil that made the Thanksgiving turkey so good? “Don’t even think about pouring it down a storm drain or… |
University of Arkansas |
11/27/12 |
| Folkways: Persimmon Seed Predictions for Winter |
Long before computer models for forecasting the winter ahead, there were simpler, folksier tools: persimmon seeds, woolly bear caterpillars and squirrels. “There are long-held traditions about looking to nature for signs of the weather ahead,” said Tamara Walkingstick, associate director of the Arkansas Forest Resources Center, part of the University… |
University of Arkansas |
11/20/12 |
| Winter Weather Awareness Week Through Friday |
Freezing temperatures in the last few weeks have given Arkansas its first taste of winter, a sign to be prepared for ice and snow ahead. Gov. Mike Beebe has proclaimed Nov. 12-16 as Winter Weather Awareness Week in Arkansas, according to the National Weather Service. Although last winter was mild,… |
University of Arkansas |
11/16/12 |
| Conference Covered Hypoxia, Fracking, Water Plan |
An update of the state water plan, legal issues surrounding hydraulic fracturing – or fracking – for natural gas and a big picture look at curtailing hypoxia in the Gulf of Mexico, were among the issues presented at “Water; The Choices – Water Law and Policy Conference,” held Thursday at… |
University of Arkansas |
11/09/12 |
| Conference Imparts Development from a Water Quality Perspective |
Techniques for constructing residential, commercial and government projects that work in harmony with rainwater are the topic of the Oct. 26 Blue Pathways workshop at Fayetteville Town Center. Registration for the conference closes Oct. 19. The conference will be held at Fayetteville Town Center, 15 W. Mountain Road. To register,… |
University of Arkansas |
10/17/12 |
| Gulf Hypoxia, Fracking on Water Conference Agenda Nov. 8 |
The dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico and fracking are on the agenda for the Nov. 8 “Water: The Choices: Water Law and Policy Conference” being held at the C.A. Vine Arkansas 4-H Center. The conference keynote speaker is Joseph Dellapenna, law professor at Villanova University, a co-author of… |
University of Arkansas |
10/10/12 |
| Autumn Walk Across Arkansas Begins Oct. 7 |
Walk Across Arkansas, an eight-week opportunity that has inspired thousands of Arkansans to get moving, begins its fall edition on Oct. 7. Registration opened Sept. 23. Registration is available online at: http://survey.uaex.edu/WAA/WAAdefault.htm, or by contacting your county extension office. The Walk Across Arkansas campaign is coordinated by the Cooperative Extension… |
University of Arkansas |
09/25/12 |
| Lee Creek Cleanup Picks Up 2,700 Pounds of Trash |
A ton of work and a ton of fun has resulted in more than a ton of trash picked up in the 2012 edition of the Keep Arkansas Beautiful: Lee Creek Cleanup. The cleanup was Sept. 8 – on a day in which Mother Nature gave the cleanup crews something… |
University of Arkansas |
09/19/12 |
| Raised Bed Gardening Offers Several Advantages |
Gardening is an enjoyable hobby and a healthy activity for all ages and community groups, according to Dr. Obadiah Njue, horticulture specialist and chair of the Agriculture Department at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Gardening provides fresh and healthy food to the family and community. Raised bed gardening… |
University of Arkansas |
09/19/12 |
| Sept. 29, Take a Test Drive to Help Izard Co. 4-H |
The Izard County’s 4-H program is asking friends and supporters to take a test drive for a good cause on Sept. 29 to help the 4-H program earn up to $6,000. “Our local Ford dealer, Freedom Ford, is offering its ‘Drive One for the Community’ program to help our 4-Hers,”… |
University of Arkansas |
09/19/12 |
| Fall 2012 Beginning Beekeeping Classes Scheduled |
Whether it’s the joy of staying connected to nature, the love of honey or the desire to be part of a centuries-old agricultural tradition, beekeeping is on the increase in rural, suburban and urban settings. For those who want to learn, fall beekeeping short courses have been scheduled from September-November… |
University of Arkansas |
08/29/12 |
| Lee Creek Cleanup Set for Sept. 8 |
Even during times of drought, the health of streams can be improved, said John Pennington, Washington County extension agent for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. On Sept. 8, hundreds of volunteers from across Arkansas will be turning out to improve the water quality of Lee Creek, a… |
University of Arkansas |
08/07/12 |
| Drought Effects on Farm Ponds |
Much of Arkansas is experiencing drought conditions. Lack of rainfall can affect farm ponds and fish, says Dr. Nathan Stone, Extension Fisheries Specialist at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Aquaculture/Fisheries Center of Excellence. “Pond water is lost through evaporation and seepage,” he says. “Evaporation alone during the summer… |
University of Arkansas |
08/07/12 |
| Water Quality as Important as Quantity, Even During Drought |
As Arkansas’ drought deepens, many are finding that “you don’t know what you’ve ‘til it’s gone,” said John Pennington, Washington County extension agent for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. Exceptional and severe drought in parts of Arkansas have left some communities without water and have prompted some… |
University of Arkansas |
07/31/12 |
| Most Intense Drought Triples Area in Arkansas |
Exceptional drought, the most intense type, has more than tripled its size in Arkansas, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor Map released Thursday. Exceptional drought now covers 10.81 percent of the state, compared with 3.25 percent in the previous week’s map. The most intense drought covers all of Conway and… |
University of Arkansas |
07/19/12 |
| Run with the Squirrels, Enjoy Education Expo, Food, Fun at Winslow |
Winslow, the Boston Mountain community that’s Arkansas’ highest incorporated town, invites all to “Come Run with the Squirrels” on Sept. 22, the second annual half-marathon and 5K to raise money for local non-profit organizations. Winslow Community Development Council, a local non-profit, started the race last year to raise funds for… |
University of Arkansas |
07/13/12 |
| What’s Wrong with My Trees? |
Across Arkansas, Cooperative Extension Service offices are being called by worried homeowners wondering “what’s wrong with my trees?” Some questions and answers from extension specialists with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture: Question: What’s eating my trees? Beginning around June 12, I have been getting calls about caterpillars… |
University of Arkansas |
07/06/12 |
| In Arkansas, Debris Burning No.1 Cause of Wildfires, Arson No. 2 |
Arkansas fire crews were on high alert going into Independence Day over fears that bans and restrictions on fireworks use might go unheeded. All of Arkansas is under extreme fire danger, and as of Tuesday, burn bans had been enacted in 70 of the state’s 75 counties. About a dozen… |
University of Arkansas |
07/06/12 |
| Old Tires Get New Life as Livestock Watering Holes |
Old tires are getting a new life as watering holes for Arkansas livestock. Jesse Bocksnick, Sebastian County extension agent, said he’s seeing increased interest in watering tanks made from used tires. As the state continues to dry out, he’s received more calls about the tire tank waters. “They’re a good… |
University of Arkansas |
07/04/12 |
| Heat Blamed in Cattle, Fish, Bird Deaths |
The record heat is being blamed on the deaths of cattle in White and Van Buren counties, as well as other livestock around Arkansas, state officials said Friday. Earlier this week, a 39-year-old man working on construction at the University of Arkansas died from the heat. “There have been two… |
University of Arkansas |
07/03/12 |
| Summer Can Be Tough on Honey Bees |
Summer means tough times for honey bees, said Jon Zawislak, extension program associate-apiculture for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. “The honey flow is pretty much over for much of the state,” he said. Honey flow is what beekeepers call the short period from April to June. Spring… |
University of Arkansas |
06/28/12 |
| 100 Percent of Arkansas Covered by Drought |
Arkansas is completely covered by drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor map released Thursday. The largest increase was in area covered by extreme drought, the second-most severe category. Extreme drought jumped from .21 percent of the state to nearly a third of Arkansas, 31.7 percent. Extreme drought areas encompassed… |
University of Arkansas |
06/28/12 |
| Entomologists Employ Biological Weapon Against Foreign Invader |
Over the last four years, entomologists from the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture have been releasing an army of tiny weevils to fight back the advance of an invasive weed that displaces desirable forage in pastures, reduces native plant diversity and increases surface water runoff and stream sediment.… |
University of Arkansas |
06/22/12 |
| Symptoms, Actions to Treat Heat-Related Illnesses |
Below are brief descriptions of heat-related illnesses and actions to take to help victims. * A heat rash is skin irritation from excessive sweating and is most common in young children. It looks like a red cluster of blisters or pimples. Treat heat rash by moving to a cooler, less… |
University of Arkansas |
06/21/12 |
| Staycations Remain in the Summer Forecast for 2012 |
High gas prices are keeping vacation travel on a short leash this year, according to a pair of surveys; but there are ways consumers can make the most of the rest of their vacation dollars, said Laura Connerly, assistant professor for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. Survey… |
University of Arkansas |
06/21/12 |
| Deer Management Provides Healthy Herd, Habitat, Income |
Did you know that deer management in Arkansas began in 1916? According to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, the first deer hunting season was established with only about 2,000 deer remaining in the state. Maintaining a beneficial habitat, instituting hunting seasons and keeping deer herds as healthy as possible… |
University of Arkansas |
05/08/12 |
| Rabies in Arkansas |
There have been higher than normal reports of rabid animals in Arkansas this year, according to Dr. Dustan Clark, extension veterinarian with the University of Arkansas, Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service. Rabies is a fatal disease transmitted when infected animals bite another animal or human. Clark said the primary… |
University of Arkansas |
05/02/12 |
| NWA Storm Drains Now Colorful Message Bearers |
Three storm drains in Benton and Washington counties are sporting colorful messages, thanks to artists in the UpStream Art program. Eight storm drains in both counties will receive artistic treatment under the education program begun in February with a call for artists, said Jane Maginot, extension urban stormwater educator for… |
University of Arkansas |
04/19/12 |
| Large Numbers of Dead Skunks Raising a Stink on Arkansas Roads |
Sixteen. That’s how many dead skunks Darrin Henderson, Madison County staff chair for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture counted on the road during a recent drive home. He said he’s received many other reports of run-over skunks. It’s not uncommon to see roadkill, but why so many… |
University of Arkansas |
03/27/12 |
| Soil Test, Calibration, Measurement Will Help Feed Lawn, Not Burn It |
Not only have flowers, buds, pollen and green grass appeared with the coming of spring, but so have those fertilizer commercials. “Before you follow up on the advertisements’ suggestions, be sure to have your soil tested for free through your local county Extension office,” said John Pennington, Washington County extension… |
University of Arkansas |
03/27/12 |
| Rogers 4th, 5th Graders Help Storm Water Education Effort |
Fourth and fifth grade students will be wielding paintbrushes Thursday in an effort to protect the area’s water. Students from Reagan Elementary will be painting “Rain Only,” and “Drains to Creek,” on seven different on-campus storm drains to help students understand that what goes in the drain goes directly into… |
University of Arkansas |
03/15/12 |
| Warm Weather Enticing Fruit Tree Blooms |
Arkansas has seen its share of record-high temperatures in February and March, but warm daily low temperatures are prompting Arkansas’ fruit trees to bloom, said Dan Chapman, director of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Fruit Research Station. Since Friday, record highs were set or tied at Little… |
University of Arkansas |
03/09/12 |