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Arkansas initiative advances organic farming, diversity
With U.S. organic food sales topping $63 billion last year, the Center for Arkansas Farms and Food wants to help Arkansas farmers grab a larger share of that market. Arkansas has 107 certified organic farms, most of which are poultry or egg operations, with 19 fruit or vegetable farms, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. That’s an increase from 82 organic farms in 2021, as reported in the latest USDA Certified Organic Survey. However, Luke Freeman, program associate for CAFF, says there’s still room for growth to meet consumer demand, especially in specialty crops.
PBS documentary delves into love story of Julie Andrews and Oklahoma filmmaker Blake Edwards
Even more than a dozen years after his death, Blake Edwards remains an influential Hollywood icon, revered for directing movies like "Breakfast at Tiffany's," "Days of Wine and Roses" and the "Pink Panther" comedies. Born in Tulsa and raised primarily in Los Angeles, Edwards, who died in 2010 at age 88, was married...
A-State Battles to a Draw Against Murray State, 0-0
JONESBORO, Ark. (8/25/24) – Despite multiple opportunities for both sides, Arkansas State women's soccer (2-0-1) and Murray State (1-2-1) were unable to find the net as the contest finished in a tie on Sunday afternoon at the A-State Soccer Complex. Damaris Deschaine picked up her third clean sheet of...
Bears Set for Home Opener agaisnt Oklahoma State
CONWAY, Ark. – The Central Arkansas women's soccer team will play its home opener on Sunday, hosting the Oklahoma State Cowgirls at the Bill Stephens Track and Soccer Complex. Kickoff against the Cowgirls is set for 1 p.m. The Bears (0-1) didn't get to play their regularly scheduled match...
Arkansas Advocate : Behavioral health funding will aid Arkansas groups, including Hope's Rainbow of Challenges
Six Arkansas organizations that focus on supporting people who have substance abuse disorders, mental illness or intellectual disabilities will receive a total of $15 million in grant funding for infrastructure improvements and developments. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ office on Friday announced the grants via a press release. The Department of...
Suspect Ejected From Stolen Dodge Hellcat After Wild 160 MPH Police Chase
Arkansas police spotted an allegedly stolen Dodge and initiated a pursuit. The chase ended when the Charger reportedly crashed while traveling at 160 mph. The crash ejected the driver from the vehicle, but he miraculously survived. Stolen cars can be big business these days and Arkansas police received word to...
Muscadines repeat with top wine in state competition
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Muscadines again rose to the top in the Arkansas Quality Wine competition, a testament to the skills of state’s vintners handling this beloved and somewhat quirky and cantankerous grape. Renee Threlfall, associate professor-enology and viticulture for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, founded...
Heat Continues Monday, Rain Possible In The Afternoon
Temperatures will heat up the next couple of days with in the 90s, but changes are on the way. The dangerous heat will build back briefly for the weekend before temperatures drop next week. That cooldown next week still looks wonderful!. EMSA HEAT SAFETY TIPS. -HYDRATION is key in preventing heat-related...
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