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The California-to-Arkansas farmer pipeline
This story was originally published by Ambrook Research. The thick, squelching mud means there’s no outrunning the mosquitoes, which pierce any bit of skin left un-doused by bug repellant. Still, the discomfort of slogging through flooded Arkansas rice fields in the sticky month of June is offset by visions of abundance. A few glistening inches of water lie across several paddies on Hallie Shoffner’s 2,000-acre seed farm, Delta Harvest, from which thousands of bright green stalks of specialty rice protrude. An assistant stands on a metal levee bridge perched above the wet, taking measurements — part of a U.S. Department of Agriculture partnership pilot to determine how much methane, carbon dioxide, and nitrous oxide these fields are generating. When the pilot wraps up at the end of next year, Shoffner will share the results, for free, with any producer who’s interested.
Stakeholders weigh in on Arkansas water plan update
Last week, a coalition of water, agriculture and environmental experts and PR actioners filled the Don Tyson Center for Agricultural Sciences located in the agriculture park of the the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. The annual Agriculture, Forests and Water Conference is hosted by the University of Arkansas Water Resources...
UAMS receives $5 million for geriatric education
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received a five-year, $5 million federal grant to support the UAMS Arkansas Geriatric Education Collaborative in its mission to improve the quality of care for older adults. The Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program grant, awarded by the Health Resources and Services Administration...
Arkansas Board of Corrections eyes new public information officer
The seven members of the Arkansas Board of Corrections met Monday morning for a special-called meeting to discuss applicants for a new public information officer. Following an hour-long private conversation during executive session, members voted to form a committee that would whittle down the applicant pool from 26 to five for the board to interview […] The post Arkansas Board of Corrections eyes new public information officer appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
EPA provides $100 million grant to Arkansas three-district coalition, more than $45 million to central Arkansas
A coalition representing roughly half of the Arkansas population has received a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to improve the Natural State’s sustainability.
JPD presents composite photo of African American officers to Museum
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 24, 2024 – The Jonesboro Police Department made a post on their Facebook page on Tuesday announcing the presentation of a composite of the African American officers currently serving at JPD. The photo was presented to the E. Boone Watson Community...
Jonesboro Church Health Center hosts annual peach drive fundraiser
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 24, 2024 – The only annual fundraiser for the Jonesboro Church Health Center is almost over. But you still have time to make a donation and get a box of Georgia peaches. The peaches are on the tree in Georgia one...
Planning underway for new Buc-ee's location in Benton
BENTON, Ark. — Back in April, the Benton Planning Commission approved both a site and utilities plan for the first Buc-ee's to come to the Natural State. Now, city officials are working to create a traffic flow plan near the proposed entrance of the new super-sized gas station and convenience store.
NYITCOM at A-State’s Laurent Appointed to U.S. Health & Human Services Advisory Committee
JONESBORO, Ark. – The United States Secretary of Health and Human Services has appointed Brookshield Laurent, D.O., to serve on the Advisory Committee on Training in Primary Care Medicine and Dentistry (ACTPCMD). Laurent, who is the associate dean of population and public health for New York Institute of Technology...
Jonesboro man turns own gun over to Police
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 23, 2024 – In a report filed by the Jonesboro Police Department on Monday, a 42-year-old man went to the PD on Caraway Rd and told officers that he wanted to turn in his handgun to them. He explained that he...
Shots Fired Monday on Race Street; No Injuries Reported
JONESBORO, Ark. – A shooting incident without reported injuries was investigated Monday in Jonesboro, according to an incident report from the Jonesboro Police Department. Officers responded to a shots fired call around 3:46 PM on July 22, 2024 to the 3500-block of Race Street. Police arrived and searched for damage to any residences but they weren’t able to locate any.
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