Acreage report shows Arkansas rice acres sinking to lowest level in half-century
Rice acreage in 2026 dropped to their lowest since disco was king
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As drought continues, cattle farmers must manage heat stress in herds, pastures
As the high summer temperatures compound long-term drought conditions, taking steps to protect both cattle and the pastures that feed them is key to profitability and survivability for Arkansas farmers
Drought, heat taking toll on trees, markets in Arkansas timber industry
The drought that has affected Arkansas and surrounding states for more than a year has had an impact on every sector of the region’s agriculture, including timber stands throughout the South
Bears are out and about, but encounters remain uncommon
As Arkansans spend more time outdoors during the summer months, wildlife experts say residents may notice an increase in black bear sightings, but they emphasize that bears are generally wary of people and rarely pose a threat
Gov. Sanders approves $5M in state funding for Center of Excellence for Food Science and Innovation
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced new state support for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture’s Center of Excellence for Food Science and Innovation
Arkansas soybean farmers cross fingers as July approaches
Compared to the tumultuous planting season of 2025, this year’s soybean planting efforts have been relatively smooth sailing. But farmers are bracing for July and August, the months that can make or break a crop with unpredictable weather changes.
Drop in fertilizer prices too late for Arkansas farmers
Urea prices, which spiked with the shuttering of the Strait of Hormuz, are on the decline, but that break comes too late for some farmers