Invasive Species Watch: The Arkansas Department of Agriculture says the New World screwworm infestation is spreading in Texas and New Mexico, and warns livestock owners to stay alert; animal movement into Arkansas from infested zones will be restricted and a state entry permit is required. Local Food & Land Stewardship: North Little Rock took a first step toward an educational farm and garden at Burns Park, with the 42-acre site planned to be run by St. Joseph Center and focused on native plants, community growing, and environmental education. Climate-Friendly Transportation: Arkansas is rolling out an EPA-funded e-bike voucher program for eligible metro areas, offering up to $700 for general residents and up to $1,200 for income-qualified households, with applications opening July 6. Agriculture Resilience: University of Arkansas researchers are breeding rice varieties better able to handle heat, high nighttime temperatures, and drought tied to climate change. Wildlife & Habitat Protection: The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission opened permit-only deer hunt applications on popular WMAs, with deadlines set for July 1. Policy & Environment: Arkansas agriculture regulators ordered nurseries to immediately stop selling prohibited invasive plants, including purple loosestrife, giant salvinia, water hyacinth, and Japanese blood grass. Data Center Debate: A Wrightsville community meeting on a hyperscale data center project drew big concerns about environmental review and community benefits, while the developer AVAIO didn’t attend.