by - November 1, 2021 9:40 am
Farm School prepares next generation of farmers
Sweat lines the brow of Frank Ostapowicz as he kneels in front of the garden, working his hands through the soil as he cleans the bed. It’s tiring work, but…
Agriculture & Timber
by - October 28, 2021 11:54 am
U.S. forest and agriculture land owned by foreign entities present host of policy issues
Gauging how much agricultural and forested lands in the U.S. are owned by foreign entities can be difficult to calculate, but the U.S. Department of Agriculture believes those lands are…
by - October 27, 2021 4:37 pm
Arkansas rice scientists perfect parboiling method; global rice value to top $274 billion by 2027
The first archaeological evidence that rice was cultivated for human consumption appears nearly 10,000 years ago in China. Throughout the years, it has become a staple food for billions of…
by - October 27, 2021 8:02 am
Arkansas Rice awards scholarships to Rice Reps class
The Rice Reps class of 2021 capped off the five-month Arkansas Rice program on Sunday at Loca Luna in Little Rock. The Rice Reps and their families were present as…
by - October 25, 2021 5:44 pm
Winrock International receives $1.25 million grant to create pathways for organic farmers
Winrock International has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to address barriers experienced by farmers in the mid-South…
by - October 25, 2021 10:16 am
Arkansas researchers to join efforts to tackle herbicide resistant weed problem
Herbicide resistant weeds are a significant threat to the Arkansas agriculture sector and scientists with the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station are about to study new methods for dealing with this…
by - October 22, 2021 10:18 am
Then & Now: Arkansan finds his way to C-suite in Australia
Editor’s Note: The following story appeared in the Oct. 11 issue of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal. “Then & Now” is a profile of a past member of the Business…
by - October 21, 2021 1:37 pm
Grocers’ suit against Tyson Foods is dismissed
U.S. District Court Judge Thomas Durkin has dismissed claims against Tyson Foods brought by grocery chains including Kroger, Albertsons, Meijer, and Publix. The dismissal was requested by all parties involved….
by - October 20, 2021 5:43 pm
Corn and cotton field day slated to be held virtually
Corn and cotton are the topics for the next virtual field day presented by the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. Researchers and extension specialists will offer results on…
by - October 14, 2021 2:29 pm
Arkansas researchers receive part of $10 million federal agriculture grant
Two Arkansas researchers will be gauging consumer sentiment as well as evaluating any health and economic benefits of meat products from livestock raised on perennial forage systems. The goal is…
by - October 14, 2021 7:57 am
USDA certification offers new opportunities for NWA farmers
Two Northwest Arkansas farms are the first in the state to receive GroupGAP (Good Agricultural Practices) certification from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). McGarrah Farms in Pea Ridge, Rivercrest Orchard in Fayetteville…
by - October 13, 2021 7:36 am
Arkansas Department of Agriculture promotes best burning practices for row crop fields
An annual, artificial haze is set to descend in the skies of the Arkansas Delta as the harvest makes way for the burning of row crop fields. The Arkansas Department…
by - October 11, 2021 1:54 pm
Cover crop season set to begin in Arkansas
The proper use of cover crops can produce several benefits for production systems in Arkansas including improved soil health, increased nitrogen, and additional weed control options, according to research done…
by - October 6, 2021 12:43 pm
Rice and soybean field day to be held virtually
Research advancements in rice and soybeans, two of the top agricultural commodities grown in Arkansas, will be the focus of a virtual field day 6-8 p.m. on Thursday (Oct. 7)…
by - October 5, 2021 9:13 am
Southern Tenant Farmers Museum to celebrate 15-year anniversary
It was July in 1934 when a group of 18 people – 11 white and seven black – came together at the Sunnyside School near Tyronza to form a union…
by - October 4, 2021 4:30 pm
Tyson Foods signs $2.25 billion credit agreement, settles lawsuits
Tyson Foods has renegotiated a credit line with JP Morgan Chase Bank that provides up to $2.25 billion in credit through September 2026. The deal requires Tyson to keep its…
by - September 30, 2021 4:13 pm
USDA says vaccine against African Swine Fever virus is promising
The Agricultural Research Service division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said Thursday (Sept. 30) a vaccine candidate has been shown to prevent and effectively protect European and Asian…
by - September 30, 2021 11:45 am
Gov. Hutchinson appoints new members to State Plant Board
Gov. Asa Hutchinson appointed Thursday (Sept. 30) 14 new members to the Arkansas State Plant Board to fill positions left vacant under an Arkansas Supreme Court ruling earlier this year….
by - September 27, 2021 4:26 pm
Chuck Culver tapped for interim VP role with UA System Division of Agriculture
University of Arkansas System President Dr. Donald Bobbitt has named longtime Division of Agriculture executive Chuck Culver as interim vice president of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture….
by - September 22, 2021 10:28 am
Recreational marijuana ballot initiative underway
Nonprofit Arkansas True Grass is working to put an amendment on the November 2022 ballot to allow for the recreational use of marijuana in Arkansas. The group needs 89,101 signatures…