Ashley County Extension UADA

04/24/2026

We love offering Get Real Here’s the Deal! Thanks Crossett High and all the volunteers who made this possible!

04/15/2026

Testing has confirmed a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in a commercial poultry flock in Clay County. The farm is under quarantine, and response and containment measures are underway. Poultry growers in the region are urged to stay alert for signs of HPAI and continue following strict biosecurity practices to protect their flocks.
Learn more: https://agriculture.arkansas.gov/.../poultry/avian-influenza

Testing has confirmed a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in a commercial poultry flock in Clay County. The farm is under quarantine, and response and containment measures are underway. Poultry growers in the region are urged to stay alert for signs of HPAI and continue following strict biosecurity practices to protect their flocks.

Learn more: https://agriculture.arkansas.gov/animals/poultry/avian-influenza

04/13/2026

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04/13/2026

Pastures and hayfields provide essential forage for livestock; however, certain plants may pose toxicity risks. Proper identification and timely precautions are key to reducing these hazards. This program, themed “Hidden Hazards in Hayfields and Pastures” will focus on practical strategies to reduce these threats.

Presentations will cover nitrate poisoning, prussic acid, and other forage-related toxicities, with state and national experts offering strategies to mitigate the risk of toxic plants. Featured speakers include Dr. Mary Drewnowski (University of Nebraska—Lincoln) and Dr. Shelby Gruss (Iowa State University), national experts in nitrate and prussic acid poisoning, respectively.

Registration opens at 8 am, with the program starting at 8:30 am. The registration fee is $40 per person, payable by cash, card, or check. Early registration is encouraged for planning purposes. The conference is recommended for forage and livestock producers seeking to reduce poisoning risk in cattle, equine, and small ruminants.

To pre-register, scan the QR code or contact Harley Warren: 870-917-8580 or [email protected]. The conference will be held at the UAM Agriculture Building,1408 Scogin Dr, Monticello, AR 71655.

04/02/2026

Be on the lookout!

Be On The Lookout: License Renewals Coming Soon

If your private applicator license expires May 30, 2026, watch your inbox or mailbox. Renewal applications will be sent out on April 2. Be sure to read the instructions thoroughly and submit your completed application as soon as possible to avoid processing delays.

Check your license status anytime: https://search.statesolutions.us/?A=ASPBPEST&AID=RS&GUID=1456D52B804648C3B2E8B657EA59106D&fbclid=IwY2xjawPt4V1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFpb1dFczgxTkF6Vm5TVjFhc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlkf3Fc-8dVtNqVn-YJlUvo0Uqiu3An5gyOOev_k2cztu1MHlFFnUMFuG4nR_aem_mIGPriZnqUwRMdEHOuIrJQ

02/25/2026

❤️ Seeing Red for a Healthy Heart! ❤️

The Extension Get Fit class showed up in RED today to celebrate National Heart Month! We had fun, got moving, and reminded ourselves that our hearts work hard for us every single day — so it’s important we take care of them. 💪💗

Here are some simple, heart-happy tips you can start today:

💗 Move more.
Aim for at least 30 minutes most days. Walking, dancing, stretching, or even chair exercises all count!

💗 Eat smart.
Fill your plate with fruits, veggies, whole grains, and lean protein. Cut back on salt, sugar, and saturated fat. Even small changes can make a BIG difference.

💗 Know your numbers.
Keep track of your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar. Regular checkups matter!

💗 Manage stress.
Try deep breathing, prayer, mindfulness, or hobbies that bring you joy.

💗 Quit smoking & avoid secondhand smoke.
Smoking damages blood vessels and raises your risk for heart disease and stroke.

💗 Make sleep a priority.
Aim for 7–9 hours each night to help regulate blood pressure and heart function.

💗 Schedule regular checkups.
Routine visits help catch risk factors early and keep your heart on track.

Let’s keep loving our hearts — this month and every month! ❤️

02/25/2026

Our Arkansas Extension Family & Consumer Sciences team is working to help Arkansans better understand Alpha-Gal Syndrome — also known as the red meat allergy that starts with a bite from the lone star tick.
Would you help us by taking a survey?
https://bit.ly/ces-alpha-gal-survey
Your input will helps us develop and improve our educational programming.

Our Arkansas Extension Family & Consumer Sciences team is working to help Arkansans better understand Alpha-Gal Syndrome — also known as the red meat allergy that starts with a bite from the lone star tick.

Would you help us by taking a survey?
https://bit.ly/ces-alpha-gal-survey

Your input will helps us develop and improve our educational programming.

02/20/2026

Relief efforts are underway to assist livestock producers affected by the wildfires in Oklahoma. Oklahoma Cooperative Extension has a help hotline (405-780-4568 or [email protected]). If you have producers reach out to you about hay donations, please be mindful that if you are in a fire ant quarantine zone certain hay storage method will be required. The Arkansas Department of Agriculture has a resource available for hay movement - https://agriculture.arkansas.gov/crops-industry/regulatory-services/imported-fire-ant-program/. There may also be limitations to movement due to pesticide application restrictions. Producers should discuss both of these with the provided contact support hotlines when considering hay donations.

02/17/2026

After many years of service, Mrs. Felecia Cope is retiring. Please join us as we celebrate her on Friday, March 6, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm in the Ashley County Courthouse EH Room.

02/10/2026

Get Real Here's the Deal is a wonderful program that allows students hands-on experience with personal finance.

02/04/2026

Loved offering this program today!