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The federal government recently granted $650,000 to University of Arkansas-based U.S. Geological Survey research ecologist Caleb Roberts to help combat the threat of invasive species. Roberts is leading a research project to develop an early detection and extirpation system for exotic species that harm native ecosystems. The team will initially focus research on cogon grass, the seventh worst weed in the world and a newcomer to the Natural State.
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The USDA has issued a waiver allowing schools to serve free meals to all children, not just students, through Dec. 31 or until funding runs out.…
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A multimillion dollar grant, awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, will enable the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture and its…
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture not only makes microloans to grown-up farmers, the agency funds youth agricultural business ventures.MUSIC: "What's…
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A long-awaited draft final decision has been issued by USDA Forest Service on a controversial proposed plan to restore an 18-thousand acre parcel known as…