by - March 12, 2026 4:21 pm
The Arkansas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation (ABWEF) board of directors voted to authorize the distribution of a $1 per acre cash rebate to growers for assessments paid on the 2025 cotton acres…
by - March 11, 2026 5:54 pm
Grocery prices as measured by the federal Consumer Price Index (CPI) ticked up slightly in February from the previous month and was 3.1% higher than a year ago, the U.S….
by - March 11, 2026 1:30 pm
More than $200 million in damage is the estimate to Arkansas’ poultry sector from the January snow and sleet storm that blanketed much of the state, according to a preliminary…
by - March 11, 2026 12:29 pm
While there is growing uncertainty amid geopolitical conflicts, Arkansas businesses responding to the St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank Beige Book inquiries in mid-to-late February indicated more optimism than in the…
by - March 10, 2026 2:08 pm
Corn, cotton and rice farmers were already facing an abysmal planting season as commodity prices remain low and continued trade wars have limited international markets. The war with Iran has caused two new problems – a spike in fuel…
by - March 8, 2026 8:49 am
Serving on two crucial House committees has U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Jonesboro, hopping these days. The First District Congressman is part of the Gang of Eight due to his role…
by - March 6, 2026 10:01 am
Chicago-based food company Conagra Brands said Friday (March 6) that it will invest about $220 million to expand its chicken production capacity at its Fayetteville plant. The investment is expected…
by - March 4, 2026 5:14 pm
A $100,000 donation from Nancy Benson Ward will support future veterinary students at Arkansas State University through the newly established Dr. Bill W. Benson Memorial Scholarship. The endowed scholarship honors…
by - March 2, 2026 7:29 am
The Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Board approved $3 million in funding for 34 research projects across the state. “To improve profitability and long-term sustainability, investments in research are critical…
by - February 25, 2026 10:00 am
Skyrocketing input costs are forcing livestock producers to find other ways to provide protein to flocks. Insects might be a high-protein alternative for organic poultry farmers, according to the National…
by - February 25, 2026 12:10 am
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is opening the enrollment period for the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) program, providing $11 billion in one-time bridge payments to row crop producers in…
by - February 23, 2026 6:40 pm
The Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Board has approved $2.86 million in funding for five promotion projects. The approved projects will support the growth and market development of the state’s…
by - February 23, 2026 2:00 pm
Beef prices increased by 15% across the board in 2025 and are projected to rise even further this year. Low inventories are fueling the cost surge and there are little…
by - February 19, 2026 6:35 pm
A non-profit, Tailgate Time, has launched with the aim of helping farmers with their mental health. Like many farmers, Jonathan Bobbitt struggled with bouts of depression. The long, lonely hours…
by - February 18, 2026 1:14 pm
Arkansas State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine remains on track for a fall opening with the accreditation process and construction of facilities proceeding as expected. ASU- Jonesboro Chancellor Dr. Todd…
by - February 12, 2026 10:07 pm
Oklahoma Attorney General Genter Drummond announced Thursday (Feb. 12) that Tyson Foods and Cargill have entered into settlements totaling more than $25 million in the 20-year old lawsuit over pollution…
by - February 12, 2026 3:59 pm
Siloam Springs-based broiler breeder Cobb-Vantress is seeking proposals for the 2026 funding cycle of the Cobb Research Initiative. The global program supports research that advances innovation in poultry genetics. Researchers…
by - February 11, 2026 8:22 pm
Arkansas has some of the most varied weather and terrain in the country. Weather events have dramatically different impacts across the state and it affects farmers each year. The Arkansas…
by - February 11, 2026 1:12 pm
With $8.1 million in federal dollars recently approved, Marty Shell is hopeful the port of Fort Smith will have expanded rail capacity in place by early 2027 as part of…
by - February 11, 2026 11:51 am
Fayetteville nonprofit Apple Seeds Teaching Farm has plans to expand its reach across Northwest Arkansas and central Arkansas. The strategic growth plan is in response to rising demand for hands-on…
