High diesel prices and less summer rain meant higher production costs for Arkansas soybean growers, but Rusty Smith of Cotton Plant says early yields are looking good in Arkansas' grand prairie area.
The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Arkansas Center for Forest Business, a new addition to the Arkansas Forest Resources Center and the UAM College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources. The center was created to work on market-based solutions to forest resource issues and enhance the economic competitiveness of Arkansas’ forestry sector in a global economy. Arkansas Farm Bureau was a strong supporter of the Center’s creation, so we attended the event and spoke to Professor Matthew Pelkki and Dean Michael Blazier of the College of Forestry, Agriculture & Natural Resources, about the big day and what’s ahead.
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture's Law Enforcement Team was created in 2019. Their goal? To serve and protect the state's largest industry, agriculture. While they may be stretched thin from time to time, they know that there is no crime too big or small for those impacted. We spent some time with them to learn more about the work they do in service to our farmers and ranchers.
Corning's Kenny Francis found his "fish niche" two decades ago. Today his Clay County catfish operation is still offering more than just stomach satisfaction. Watch and learn the story of the Arkansas Catfish Farmer of the Year.
A wet spring has led to a later harvest, but combines are now cranking in many Arkansas rice fields. Craighead County farmer Joe Christian says that yields are good at "around 190-200 ... Better than expected." Watch more in this update from his farm in Cash.
Rodeo barrel racing star and motivational speaker Amberley Snyder provided the keynote address at our annual Diversity in Agriculture Conference in Little Rock. Before her appearance, she spoke to us about her life story, the role FFA played in her life and the importance of perseverance when faced with adversity.
Hamburgers and cheeseburgers will be devoured in droves during Rock City Burger Week in Little Rock and North Little Rock the week of Sept. 26 - Oct. 2.
University of Arkansas Extension Economists and Assistant Professors Lawson Connor and Hunter Biram provide a short lesson on the true impact of agriculture to the Arkansas economy and explains how we compare to other southern states.
