Arkansas Corn and Grain Sorghum Promotion Board has approved $1.266 million
by March 17, 2026 6:49 pm 243 views
The Arkansas Corn and Grain Sorghum Promotion Board has approved $1.266 million in funding for 28 research and promotion projects. The approved projects will support the growth and market development of Arkansas’ corn and grain sorghum industries.
“The Arkansas Corn and Grain Sorghum Promotion Board plays a vital role in supporting our state’s corn and grain sorghum farmers,” said Trent Dabbs, Arkansas Corn and Grain Sorghum Promotion Board chair. “By investing assessment dollars into research and promotion efforts, the board helps provide the tools and resources producers need to improve profitability and long-term sustainability.”
The board received 46 total proposals requesting more than $2.1 million in funding. Of those, eight promotion projects totaling $180,182 and 20 research projects totaling $1 million were approved for fiscal year 2027.
The board is funded through a one-cent-per-bushel assessment on corn and grain sorghum grown in Arkansas. The assessment is collected at the first point of sale or when grain enters the U.S. Department of Agriculture loan program.
The board consists of seven members who are practical producers of corn or grain sorghum in Arkansas. Members are appointed to two-year terms by the governor and confirmed by the Arkansas Senate.