Growers turn to irrigation as drought deepens, but forecast rain can help
The last time Arkansas was drought-free was the week of July 22, 2025
Category: Agriculture
New project ‘floats’ idea of solar panels on irrigation reservoirs
Electricity and water don’t usually mix, but technological advancements in floating solar arrays open the potential to generate electricity while decreasing impacts on farm irrigation reservoirs and agricultural land
Thirsty Arkansas strawberry crop gets off to early start
Arkansas’ strawberry crop is not only looking good, but is also running a little early this year
Freeze, drought effects on pastures have some ranchers reaching into hay reserves
In its April 12 data, the National Agricultural Statistics Service reported that 74% of Arkansas’ pastures were in fair, poor or very poor condition
March freeze event likely eliminated 2026 Arkansas peach crop
The 2026 Arkansas peach crop was likely eliminated during a mid-March weather event that saw freezing temperatures in the low 20s across the state
UADA researchers track Asian longhorned tick as it spreads to 10 Arkansas counties
The Asian longhorned tick was first confirmed in the United States in 2017 before being found in Arkansas in 2018
Drought worsens in Arkansas; Clark County encompassed in extreme drought
Extreme drought has spread throughout Arkansas