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by John Lovett, University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station FAYETTEVILLE - Research conducted by the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station using a red clover extract in feed shows promise in offsetting some of the adverse effects of tall fescue toxicosis in livestock, a problem with an estimated $1 billion impact in decreased production. Many pastures in Arkansas and around the country are planted in Kentucky 31 tall fescue.

WASHINGTON - As I often travel between home and Washington, D.C., I’m constantly reminded how blessed we are to live in The Natural State. With its beautiful rivers, majestic mountains and incredible wildlife, Arkansas has long celebrated and utilized these resources in a variety of ways.

LITTLE ROCK – In every regular session the legislature can refer up to three proposed constitutional amendments to voters. The measures referred during the 2023 session will be on Arkansas general election ballots of November 2024.

WASHINGTON - A few weeks ago, I wrote in my weekly newsletter about the passage of H.J. Res 30 and expressed my commitment to protecting the retirement savings of workers, retirees, and their families.

LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas’s leadership in expanding successful apprenticeship programs was recognized at the 2023 Apprenticeships: Closing the Skills Gap Grantee Convening, March 14-16, in Washington, D.C. hosted by the U.S. Department of Labor (U.S. DOL).

BULL SHOALS - The Bull Shoals City Council held the monthly workshop on Tuesday, March 21, at 6:30 p.m. with all Councilmen present along with Mayor Mike Savu and Recorder Tina Bailey.