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Nuisances of Summer

Summer is here. Have you thought about some of the issues that was a problem to us last year and want to address this year? One of those nuisances might be sandburs. We may be thinking about them now as we are barefoot in the yard and encounter those painful burrs.
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10 Minutes Matter

Research has shown that 90 percent of a person’s brain develops in the first five years of life. That is why a child’s experiences and relationships during that time are critically important.
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Collecting

Fayetteville — Arkansas cattle producers are being urged to check their herds for unusual ticks and take measures to prevent transmission of theileriosis or other tick-related diseases. The warnings follow the recent finding of additional Asian longhorned ticks in northwest Arkansas by scientists with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.
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School Safety

Little Rock – The Arkansas School Safety Commission is meeting frequently to have an initial report ready for the governor and legislators by August 1. The commission has been charged with updating its original report, which was issued in November of 2018.
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Summer

Is summer here early? Officially, the start was just last week on the June 21. However, it seems that the hot dry days started earlier this year than what we are used to. What does this have to do with conservation you ask? Are your pastures and livestock prepared for the heat and dry weather?
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