TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Coronavirus/COVID, Food Security/Shortage,

05/09/2021 SOURCE: www.nwaonline.com

Experts: Hunger inflames anxiety

Families worried about having enough food during the covid-19 pandemic are at three times the risk of experiencing anxiety or depression as those that have lost jobs, according to research by three Arkansas agricultural economists.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture Global, Crop Diseases,

09/24/2020 SOURCE: www.nwaonline.com

IN THE GARDEN: Leaf spots unattractive, but not harmful at present

Q I have these three hydrangea plants that have these black spots on them. They are planted along the same side of our house that faces east, so get morning sun and afternoon shade and watered about twice a week. They started this last year. Can you tell me what is going on and what to do or not do? I took these pictures about three weeks ago, and now the largest two have suddenly thinned out a lot but still have a few blooms and new growth. Help! I am new to gardening.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Forestry,

09/24/2020 SOURCE: www.nwaonline.com

Pine Bluff green efforts among forestry grant recipients

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture's Forestry Division is awarding Urban & Community Forestry Grants to five entities, including a Pine Bluff effort.

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