Farmers face choice: Plant again or take prevented planting?
Rice growers unable to finish their initial planting are weighing whether to try again, plant soybeans, or take a prevented planting payment
Category: Agriculture
AHS ag teacher talks FFA to retired educators
Clark County Retired Teachers heard from Robert “Sammy” Cox, the Arkadelphia High School Agri Teacher
Drought has Arkansas ranchers playing a waiting game
While early May rain has helped some, Arkansas was still firmly in drought’s grip
Recent rain welcome on Arkansas farms, but more rain is needed to erase drought
The state still has a long way to go to make up for drought that has dragged on since last summer
Fergusons named 2026 Clark County Farm Family of the Year
The Larry and Kay Ferguson Family, owners of Maranatha Farms LLC, of Arkadelphia has been chosen as Clark County’s Farm Family of the Year
How short-form videos may aid teaching small engine maintenance
Small engine maintenance and repair is a topic many agricultural educators are expected to teach. Yet, it remains one of the least emphasized subjects at the post-secondary level.
Arkansas net farm income forecast to drop
Weighed down by low commodity prices, heavy fuel and fertilizer outlays and the costs of war, disease and weather, Arkansas’ net farm income is expected to fall for the fourth straight year, with farmers enduring on government support