November Extension News

How to Safely Cook Your Thanksgiving Turkey

No one wants to be known as the cook that made everyone sick.

Food safety is even more important when you're busy and have a large crowd to feed. But many of us are still wondering, should we wash the turkey or not?

Check out this article from Family Consumer Science agent, Jean Ince on the best way to thaw your turkey.

Imported Fire Ant Quarantine Expands to New Counties

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has expanded an Imported Fire Ant quarantine in Arkansas to include seven new counties, bringing the quarantined area in the state to 50 counties.

Fire ants are invasive and displace native ants. Download our fact sheet for help controlling infestations.

How Genetics, Amino Acids and Bacteria Come Together to Combat Soybean Nematode

There's hope on the horizon for soybean farmers who battle nematodes, those tiny roundworms that damaged more than $95 million worth of soybean crops in Arkansas last year!

Arkansas researchers help boost soybean plants’ natural defenses against nematodes.

Looking to volunteer? Help with the Buffalo River Watershed litter audit!

We are seeking volunteers across the state to assist with a water quality milestone of the Buffalo River Watershed Management Plan. If you're interested in assisting, contact your local county extension agent.

Litter audits of streams and other waterways can sometimes provide surprising glimpses into the state of stream pollution. A recent litter audit conducted on Coleman Creek in downtown Little Rock revealed that more than 68 percent of the litter in the creek was plastic.

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