Proposals for agriculture research and promotion projects sought
by January 5, 2026 2:44 pm 399 views
Four of Arkansas’ agriculture commodity research and promotion boards are accepting proposals for research and promotion projects. The boards exist to support the growth and market development of the state’s agricultural industries.
Funded through assessments on the commodities they represent, these boards invest in research, marketing, and promotion initiatives that benefit producers and Arkansas agriculture. During the last fiscal year, the boards allocated $11.5 million to support research and promotion efforts.
“Agriculture is Arkansas’s largest industry, and these boards play a vital role in supporting our farmers and ranchers,” said Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward. “By investing in research and promotion today, they help secure a stronger agriculture industry tomorrow. The projects they fund, whether to improve production, expand markets, or promote Arkansas products, ensure Arkansas agriculture remains strong, competitive, and thriving for the future.”
Proposal requirements and submission instructions for all research and promotion boards are available on the Department’s website here. Updates to proposal periods will also be posted on this page as they become available.
Funding decisions are made by board members at meetings open to the public.
The Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Board is accepting proposals until Jan. 9. The board has established a $2.4 million funding goal for research proposals. Funding available for promotion proposals will be set at the board’s meeting on Feb. 4.
The Arkansas Corn and Grain Sorghum Promotion Board is accepting proposals until Jan. 9. Funding amounts for research and promotion proposals will be determined at the board’s meetings on Feb. 2–3.
Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board is accepting proposals until Jan. 31. Funding amounts for research and promotion proposals will be set at the board’s meetings on March 12–13.
Arkansas Catfish Promotion Board will begin accepting proposals Jan. 2, with a deadline for submittal of April 1. Funding amounts for research and promotion proposals will be determined during the funding meeting. The date for the funding meeting will be set at a later date.