Included is some information pertaining to the benefits of aerating the fishpond. One of the main limiting factors to aquatic life is dissolved oxygen. In commercial fish production, supplemental aeration is almost required to sustain large enough crops to keep the farm profitable. Most private fishing ponds are not stocked or pushed to produce fish heavy enough to need supplemental aeration. That said, a properly sized aeration system is one of the most beneficial investments one can make to their pond. The primary benefits are insurance against oxygen depletion especially during annual turnovers, up to doubling the fish carrying capacity of the pond, unlocking the entire water column for fish production rather than just the shallow areas, helping natural microbes continue processing organic wastes year-round which reduces muck and nutrient accumulation, and even suppressing certain aquatic weeds and nuisance algae. In cooler climates, aerators can also maintain an opening in the ice during winter to maintain gas exchange with the atmosphere to prevent “winter kill.” For more information about aeration of fishponds please contact The Newton County Extension Office at 870-446-2240. Remember to check out our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/UADANewtonCounty . As always, The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action institution. The Newton County Extension Homemakers council’s Pauline Cooper Memorial Scholarship Fund Began in 1990 and is a continuing award to a qualifying senior from a Newton County school who is planning to further his/her education in one of the Cooperative Extension areas of interest. The scholarship committee will administer the one-time award of $1000.00 for a freshman’s expenses. The 2024 recipient of the Pauline Cooper Memorial Scholarship is Alexis Foster, daughter of Jamison and Candy Foster or Parthenon. Alexis is a graduate of Deer High School. Alexis plans to attend North Ark Community College to finish her associate and go on to College of the Ozarks to major in Animal Science and Wildlife Conservation. Willis has an informational newsletter sharing current agricultural and other information. If you would like to receive this newsletter please click the following link and enter in your information: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/ioyh6QV/newtoncounty .
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