by - May 21, 2026 5:02 pm
It might have rained in many parts of Arkansas in recent days but much of the state is under exceptional drought conditions, the highest designation by the U.S. drought monitor. Most of…
by - May 19, 2026 6:34 pm
Despite declining acres, Arkansas remains one of the top three cotton producing states and will continue that trend through 2026, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics…
by - May 18, 2026 2:27 pm
A routine observation by a scientist may have led to a significant discovery about plant defense systems. Using a faint smell to lure caterpillars into a trap, rice plants kill…
by - May 14, 2026 1:38 pm
Gowan Milling will expand its existing manufacturing facility in Blytheville. The company is investing more than $8.7 million as part of the expansion and expects to create 34 new jobs…
by - May 12, 2026 12:57 pm
Two federal reports posted Tuesday (May 12) show a clear squeeze on the consumer, with higher energy, food and housing prices – just to name a few key areas –…
by - May 7, 2026 8:30 pm
U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., said Thursday (May 7) that the Senate will mark up its latest version of the Farm Bill in the next few weeks and called farmers’…
by - May 7, 2026 12:30 pm
What started as a niche premium retail egg business in California around 2012 is now a national brand. Happy Egg, now based in Rogers, is on a fast track, expanding…
by - May 6, 2026 10:00 am
Arkansas’ rice crop this year is set to be the smallest in nearly 50 years. Drought, higher input costs, and lower commodity prices are among the factors that are driving…
by - May 4, 2026 1:09 pm
Springdale-based Tyson Foods posted second-quarter earnings of an adjusted 87 cents per share, above the consensus estimate of 79 cents. The per share earnings were 5% less than 92 cents…
by - April 30, 2026 2:00 pm
Tyson Foods will report its second-quarter earnings early Monday (May 4). Consensus estimates call for the meat giant to report net income of $279 million, down 15% from $329 million a…
by - April 26, 2026 10:27 am
Springdale-based meat producer Tyson Foods Inc. has named Phillip Thomas as its new chief accounting officer and controller effective April 6. He replaces Lori Bondar, who is stepping down and…
by - April 25, 2026 11:22 am
Following are recent news brief items from the Fort Smith metro. ArcBest Dividend The board of directors at Fort Smith-based ArcBest have declared a quarterly cash dividend of 12 cents…
by - April 23, 2026 11:22 am
Educators, administrators and parents are invited to the Agriculture Across All Curriculum Showcase, an event designed to illustrate how agriculture plays a part in every walk of life and applies…
by - April 22, 2026 5:11 pm
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for the Arkansas Century Farm Program until July 31. This program honors Arkansas families who have owned and farmed the same land…
by - April 20, 2026 7:18 am
Arkansas’ strawberry crop is running a little early this year, according to Amanda McWhirt, extension fruit and vegetable specialist for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture. “Many growers across the…
by - April 10, 2026 11:13 am
Declines in the major categories of products shipped on the Arkansas River pushed commercial tonnage down more than 2% in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same period…
by - April 7, 2026 8:31 pm
It’s been eight years since the Asian longhorned tick was first discovered in Arkansas, and a team of researchers has learned that the blood-sucking arachnid has spread to at least…
by - April 7, 2026 1:23 pm
Fayetteville-based AcreTrader, a farmland investment platform of Proterra Investment Partners, recently completed the disposition of 57 farmland assets across 13 states, generating over $135 million in investor distributions. It also…
by - April 6, 2026 2:39 pm
The state of Arkansas is on the verge of having its first college of veterinary science. Arkansas State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) has received “Reasonable Assurance” from the…
by - April 2, 2026 8:20 pm
Producers who intend to use the crop weed killer dicamba must adhere to certain rules and regulations when it comes to its application, according to the Arkansas Department of Agriculture….
