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…
by - February 10, 2026 9:33 pm
U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Jonesboro, is pushing for more aid to Arkansas and American farmers, but a timeline for more certainty is still unknown. A $12 billion farmer relief package…
by - February 10, 2026 11:42 am
Tyson Foods made stock awards to 12 of its 15 corporate board members as annual pay for being on the board of directors. Board Chair John H. Tyson, CEO Donnie…
by - February 5, 2026 1:46 pm
Devoid of pomp and circumstance, Tyson Foods shareholders, executives and board members gathered in the meat giant’s offices in Springdale to celebrate 63 years as a publicly traded company and…
by - February 4, 2026 2:39 pm
This year’s conference will focus on Arkansas groundwater management, regulatory and legal developments shaping agricultural policy, and the outlook for U.S. farm policy and the upcoming farm bill. All conference…
by - February 2, 2026 5:10 pm
$30 million in a U.S. Senate appropriations bill will help pull the trigger on building a $50 million Agriculture Center of Excellence in Food Science for the University of Arkansas…
by - February 2, 2026 10:44 am
Tyson Foods first-quarter net income dropped 76.7% before adjustments for beef segment restructuring and lawsuit-related costs in the beef chicken and pork segments. Net income before adjustments totaled $85 million,…
by - February 2, 2026 10:07 am
Lyon College President Dr. Melissa Taverner recently announced the appointment of Dr. Carolyn Henry as dean of the Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine, effective March 1, as the college…
