by - August 17, 2020 8:56 pm
An irrigation project that would bring surface water from the Arkansas River to farms in four counties won’t be completed for 100 years under the current funding structure, so the…
by - August 17, 2020 4:41 pm
The Animal Welfare Institute and Farm Sanctuary filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture claiming failure to require humane handling of poultry at slaughter. The groups said…
by - August 17, 2020 4:08 pm
A Benton County judge has ordered the principal of a former family-owned business in Siloam Springs to pay a Prairie Grove farmer nearly $157,000, including court costs, in a breach…
by - August 17, 2020 12:43 pm
U.S. meat production is on track for a record year, according to Derrell Peel, livestock marketing specialist at Oklahoma State University Extension. Peel said before COVID-19, it was recognized that…
by - August 11, 2020 6:19 pm
Bees pollinate about one-third of the world’s food supply, according to Sustain, a nonprofit agriculture policy organization. Bees pollinate all manner of fruits, vegetables, crops, and even some of the…
by - August 11, 2020 2:30 pm
Hydroponic production of leafy green vegetables is trending upward in the U.S. But the closed, recirculating water systems can develop food and plant pathogens, said Ryan Dickson, assistant professor of…
by - August 7, 2020 4:32 pm
Domtar Corp. announced Friday (Aug. 7) it would permanently shutter its paper machine operations at its Ashdown plant to save $200 million by 2021. The South-Carolina based company will transition…
by - August 4, 2020 1:39 pm
The Arkansas Rice Federation Board has announced that Kelly Robbins has been selected as the new executive director effective August 1. Most recently, Robbins served as executive director for the…
by - August 3, 2020 6:09 pm
The COVID-19 pandemic has turned what looked to be abysmal conditions for Arkansas farmers into something worse as the growing season got underway, but one crop might provide a buffer…
by - August 3, 2020 12:41 pm
Tyson Foods said costs related to COVID-19 totaled $340 million, and that did not include direct costs related to absenteeism. The expense hurt the meat giant’s bottom line in the…
by - August 3, 2020 7:07 am
Tyson Foods, Inc. announced Monday (Aug. 3) that Dean Banks will replace Noel White as CEO of the Springdale-based protein giant. The move will be effective on Oct. 3, 2020….
by - August 2, 2020 9:45 am
Dr. Bob Scott is no stranger the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service. For more than 20 years, he’s held posts within the organization from weed scientist to rice research…
by - July 30, 2020 11:43 am
Tyson Foods is expected to report leaner third-quarter net income and revenue amid challenging poultry fundamentals, ongoing pressures from COVID-19 and its impact on meatpacking plants and weak demand from…
by - July 29, 2020 9:25 pm
One of the most contentious issues between urban and rural communities revolves around the practice of burning crop residues in agriculture fields during the fall. Many in communities complain about…
by - July 27, 2020 3:44 pm
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture has been made aware that private citizens in several states have received unsolicited packages containing seeds that appear to have originated from China. The types…
by - July 23, 2020 2:34 pm
The impact of COVID-19 on meat exports has impacted beef more than chicken or pork, according to an economic analysis the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture released earlier…
by - July 22, 2020 1:25 pm
Arkansas farmers and ranchers have received more than $86 million in Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) direct payments as of July 13, according to a report released by the U.S….
by - July 21, 2020 11:24 am
The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture will conduct a national search for a new Rice Research and Extension Center director. Until a director is hired, an interim director will…
by - July 20, 2020 4:13 pm
Tyson Foods and other top chicken processors have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic with positive cases reducing plant production while consumer demand and prices continue to take a…
by - July 17, 2020 5:09 pm
The board of directors for the Arkansas Livestock Show Association, the organization that produces the annual Arkansas State Fair, announced Friday (July 17) the cancellation of the 2020 event due…
