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Rice could rebound in 2020
Row crop farming has been tumultuous during the last several years, but the state’s top export crop — rice — is expected to have strong acreage numbers during the coming…
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Tyson Foods heads up global coalition for sustainable protein production
Tyson Foods announced Tuesday (Jan. 21) the creation of a Coalition for Global Protein, a multi-stakeholder initiative to advance the future of sustainable protein. Company officials made the announcement at…
by - January 20, 2020 4:14 pm
Pakko, Ward among featured speakers for ASU’s annual Agribusiness Conference
Arkansas State University’s annual Agribusiness Conference, slated for Feb. 12, will provide information and agricultural policy education to farmers, agribusiness professionals, students and educators across the Mid-South. This year’s conference…
by - January 20, 2020 2:51 pm
Walmart’s Angus beef play aimed at controlling costs, quality
Retail giant Walmart opened a case-ready beef further processing plant in Thomasville, Ga., in the company’s ongoing efforts to unlock growth opportunities in a niche market where it has struggled…
by - January 16, 2020 4:15 pm
Natural Resources Commission approves water, wastewater projects
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Commission approved funding for water and wastewater projects in eight Arkansas communities Thursday (Jan. 16). The following cities and entities received loans: Bono…
by - January 16, 2020 12:47 pm
U.S.-Mexico-Canada gains U.S. Senate approval, awaits Trump’s signature
The U.S. Senate on Thursday (Jan. 16) voted to approve the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA), which sends the far-reaching new trade rules to President Donald Trump for his signature. The…
by - January 16, 2020 8:10 am
New rice variety developed
Adverse weather conditions, especially rising temperatures, have had a significant impact on rice in recent years. Scientists have been working to develop different varieties of rice to tackle these conditions…
by - January 15, 2020 3:23 pm
Phase 1 trade deal signed between U.S., China; a ‘needed step’ for Arkansas agri
A “Phase 1” trade deal was signed Wednesday (Jan. 15) by President Donald Trump and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He that reduces some tariffs between the countries and seeks to…
by - January 13, 2020 11:33 am
Soil and water conference slated for ASU
The 22nd annual Arkansas Soil and Water Education Conference and Expo at Arkansas State University will explore the industry’s latest issues and trends in conservation. This year’s event will take…
by - January 8, 2020 12:11 pm
Six to be inducted in Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame
The Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame plans to induct six individuals for their contribution to the state’s largest industry. Induction ceremonies for Class XXXIII will be held Friday, March 6…
by - January 8, 2020 11:55 am
Tri-State soybean forum held in Arkansas
About 200 farmers, consultants and other agriculture industry professionals attended the 64th annual Tri-State Soybean Forum last week, taking stock of both the good and bad in soybean production in…
by - January 7, 2020 4:27 pm
Hemp conference slated for February in North Little Rock
The Arkansas Farmer’s Industrial Hemp Conference, a two-day meeting designed to give farmers the pros and cons of adding industrial hemp to their crop rotation will be held Feb. 14…
by - January 6, 2020 8:35 pm
Cotton crop better than expected
Cotton yields might not be as good as projected during the 2019 growing season, but Bill Robertson, extension cotton agronomist for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, thinks…
by - January 6, 2020 1:25 pm
2020 looks to be solid year for cattle markets
As 2020 gets underway the cattle industry is looking at new opportunities, ongoing changes and evaluating a few risks to its business. Derrell Peel, livestock marketing specialist at Oklahoma State…
by - January 6, 2020 2:49 am
Tommy Jumper ‘jump-starts’ peanut growth in Arkansas
Tommy Jumper believes Delta farmers have been looking for a crop to add to their rotation for both soil improvement and for what he calls “risk mitigation,” but until now,…
by - January 5, 2020 9:40 pm
New federal funding for broadband aims to expand rural Arkansas efforts
The promise of some portion of $550 million in new federal funding brought together a consortium of state and national broadband leaders in mid-December at the Association of Arkansas Counties…
by - January 2, 2020 8:00 pm
Row crop harvest better than anticipated in 2019
The last two growing seasons have been some of the toughest in decades for Arkansas farmers, but a glimmer of hope met many as the harvest season rapidly came to…
by - January 2, 2020 6:00 pm
Hutchinson makes agri board appointments, names two to UCA, Arkansas Tech boards
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced the following appointments on Thursday (Jan. 2): Keith Crestman, Jonesboro, as Circuit Judge for the Second Judicial District. Appointment begins January 1, 2020, and expires December…
by - December 29, 2019 9:18 pm
Scientists trying to find ways to stop mycotoxins in crops, commodities
The United States is the top food exporter in the world, and scientists are constantly studying ways to protect the ag sector from the field and into the storage bins…
by - December 17, 2019 2:32 pm
Beef industry to finish strong in 2019
The beef industry is poised to have a solid finish in 2019 as sharply higher carcass weights continue to boost beef production since October, according to Derrell Peel, extension livestock…