Saline County Arkansas Extension-Agriculture

06/10/2026

06/09/2026

06/08/2026

Lots of information is coming out about cases of New World Screwworm. Here is the official site from the USDA to stay updated:

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06/04/2026

I know a lot of you have seen the news about New World Screwworm. Here's some great information from Arkansas Extension Beef Systems

The first detection of New World Screwworm (NWS) has occurred in Zavala County, Texas, on a 3-week-old calf in the umbilical area. This detection was confirmed yesterday by USDA-APHIS.

Want to learn more about the pest and the current response? Here are some links to some helpful links:

🔘Official APHIS announcement of NWS case: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/news/agency-announcements/usda-confirms-presence-new-world-screwworm-united-states

🔘Unified Government website for most accurate and up to date NWS information: screwworm.gov

🔘USDA New World Screwworm Playbook and Supplemental materials: www.aphis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/nws-response-playbook.pdf

🔘U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Animal Drugs for New World Screwworm: https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/safety-health/new-world-screwworm-information-veterinarians

🔘USDA APHIS Pesticides for Control of New World Screwworm: www.aphis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/pesticides-for-nws.pdf

🔘NCBA resources including posters and handouts (will be updated in coming days): www.bqa.org/screwworm

🔘NCBA Cattlemen’s Webinar on “New World Screwworm - Regulations, Readiness & Response”: https://youtu.be/Xv6TfIoUEfM?si=iejH3ZmG9LUpCnL1

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

A proposed Oregon ballot measure, Initiative Petition 28 (IP 28), is drawing national attention for the sweeping changes it could make to the state’s animal cruelty laws and the potential impacts on agriculture, hunting, fishing, and veterinary practices. Learn more about the proposal, the ballot initiative process, and what’s next as the 2026 election cycle continues.

Explore the article and additional animal welfare law resources from the National Agricultural Law Center: https://snip.ly/m77v9y

05/20/2026

Here's a glimpse of our Arkansas Diamond Trial demonstrations! We'll be updating throughout the summer!

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05/19/2026

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05/13/2026

Just a reminder! When your soil tests suggest putting lime out, it should look like the 1st picture not the 2nd! 😁

05/13/2026

Reminder: If you are interested in learning about Rabbits, make plans to attend!