The November meeting of the Boone County Cattlemen’s Association was held on November 14, 2024, at North Arkansas College. This meeting served as our annual dessert auction and sponsor appreciation night. President John Muncy opened the meeting by welcoming everyone in attendance, especially guests. He then recognized veterans in attendance. Muncy then led in the Pledge of Allegiance, and Gerald King offered a prayer for the meal. more

FAYETTEVILLE — It’s commonly known in the cattle industry that bovine respiratory disease is the most costly illness affecting cattle in North America. more

The 2024 Arkansas Century Farm inductees have been announced. The Arkansas Century Farm Program's mission is to "recognize Arkansas’s rich agricultural heritage and honors families who have owned and farmed the same land for at least 100 years." The Arkansas Department of Agriculture administers the program. more

PINE BLUFF — One of the most cost-effective long-term aquatic vegetation control measures available to Arkansas pond owners is the grass carp. Grass carp do not control everything equally well and they rarely provide quick results on their own. Pond owners should understand these limitations so that realistic expectations can be formed, according to Scott Jones, small impoundment Extension specialist at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. more

LITTLE ROCK — As families around the United States prepare for their Thanksgiving celebrations, practicing food safety guidelines when thawing the celebratory bird and storing leftovers can help ensure everyone stays safe and healthy. more

LITTLE ROCK — Experts with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture are advising floriculture and specialty crop producers to prepare for freezing temperatures toward the end of the week. more

Agriculture students at Harrison High School had a guest speaker earlier this month. Callie Selby spoke to the students about poultry science education paths and career opportunities. more

Jack Boles and Jason Henson, from Newton County Farm Bureau, were in attendance and participated Nov. 6-7 in the Arkansas Farm Bureau resolutions committee meeting held at the Hot Springs Convention Center. more

LITTLE ROCK — The dry, warm autumn experienced by much of Arkansans’ pasture lands will likely mean the state’s cattle producers will have to start feeding hay earlier and longer, experts with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture said. more

LITTLE ROCK — The Agricultural Council of Arkansas (ACA) announced it has been in contact with legislators through letters and direct visits recently, expressing support for updates to the farm bill. AAC is a member driven, non-profit organization comprised of farmers, landowners, and agricultural related businesses serving Arkansas farmers. more

FAYETTEVILLE — A ban on genetically modified corn in Mexico could have far reaching consequences, according to a recently published study by agricultural economists with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. more

LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas’ net farm income is projected to decline for the second straight year, a fall cushioned slightly by lower input costs, the Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center said in its latest report.    more

One of the best parts of fall is the arrival of this year's crop of apples, such a versatile fruit. One can use apples for snacking or cooking. Normally, when we think of cooking with apples, it's usually for something sweet like a dessert. But apples are wonderful for savory dishes, too.  more

Bat Week, held Oct. 24-31, is an annual celebration of bats and the many roles they play in our ecosystems. The international event is organized by conservation organizations and government departments across the map. Bat Week strives to show the critical importance of bats and raise greater awareness of conservation efforts. more

FAYETTEVILLE — A sweet-and-smokey barbecue sauce designed around surplus carrots is the newest product rolling out from the Expanding Farmers’ Opportunities in Northwest Arkansas program. more

LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Farm Bureau’s 2024 Ag Innovation Challenge, a competition for state startup businesses developing innovative solutions for farmers, ranchers and rural communities, will accept applications through Nov. 8. Farm Bureau partners with the Farm Credit Associations of Arkansas to sponsor the annual statewide contest. more

RUSSELLVILLE — Arkansas Tech University will utilize federal funds in the amount of $730,000 to provide equipment for the forthcoming Farm Credit Agriculture Building on the ATU campus in Russellville. more

Landowners and community members interested in improving the management of nutrients on their land and providing benefits to water quality are invited to attend a workshop on Nutrient Management on Tuesday, October 8, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The workshop will be held at The Gathering Barn at Diamond R Ranch, located at 11153 Erbie Cutoff Rd in Harrison, Arkansas. more

JONESBORO — The US Department of Agriculture said Tuesday that consumers shouldn’t expect food shortages in the near term because of the port strike; however, economists say a long strike could prompt changes on grocery shelves and at the checkout. more

WASHINGTON, D.C. ­—The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced an investment of $1.7 billion for purchase of locally and regionally produced foods and domestically produced foods for emergency food assistance. These investments, made possible by the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC), will help American producers by ensuring they have the certainty of access to local and regional markets as well as the financial benefits that come with selling directly to institutions. With these purchases, USDA is at the same time ensuring schools, child care facilities and emergency food providers have access to healthy foods. more