Flu-Free Chicken, Fingers Crossed for Cooks
The free-ranging super birds of Decatur (Benton County) haven’t suffered a single case of avian flu, but they’ve had their wings clipped, metaphorically. read more >
$46.1M Awarded to Water, Wastewater Projects in 5 Counties
The projects serve more than 20,000 people. read more >
Growing of Hemp Proves a ‘Tough Go’
Many farmers, and wannabe farmers, in Arkansas were excited when the federal Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 made hemp farming legal, but the early rush into hemp farming in Arkansas has proved problematic. read more >
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State Approves $26M Loan for White River Irrigation District
The money will help complete the district's primary canal system and provide agricultural water to 40,000 acres. read more >
Quarles Takes Director’s Slot at UA Clinton School (Movers & Shakers)
Beth Quarles has been named director of local programs and regional outreach for the Office of Community Engagement at the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service. read more >
Arkansas Department of Agriculture Launches New Website
This website aims to connect farmers, producers and schools with each other and allow them to form partnerships. read more >
AGFC Exec to Lead Natural Resources Division
Gov. Asa Hutchinson appoints Chris Colclasure to lead the state's Natural Resources Division. read more >
Arkansas Department of Agriculture Awards $1.8M to Fairs
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture recently provided nearly $1.8 million to fairs across the state. read more >
Commission Approves $64.1M for Water, Wastewater Projects
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Commission approves $64.1 million for water and wastewater projects in 12 Arkansas counties. read more >
Patrick Fisk Says Meat Markets Work from Home
Patrick Fisk, chief of the state’s livestock and poultry agency, says the pandemic increased demand for locally grown food. read more >
Arkansas Grown, Arkansas Made Campaign Widens Its Pitch
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is opening up its Arkansas Grown and Arkansas Made branding effort to all grower and producer members. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Small Meat Processors in Arkansas Get Another $5.4M in CARES Grants
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture announced late Friday that an additional $5.4 million in funding has been approved and awarded through the Arkansas Meat and Poultry Processing Grant Program. read more >
Small Meat Processors in Arkansas Get $5M in CARES Grants
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture announces the recipients of the $5 million in funding provided by the Arkansas CARES Act Steering Committee and the Arkansas Legislative Council for the Arkansas Meat Processing Grant Program. read more >
Farming Industry Hopes Trade War Is Ebbing
Cautious optimism comes after moves made to normalize trade relations with China. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Migration of State Agencies Generates Little Rock Office Ripples
The reshuffling of state offices around Little Rock has set the stage for construction of two buildings and the possible sale of a third. read more >
by George Waldon -
10 Communities Share $14M for Water, Wastewater Projects
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Commission awarded $14 million to 10 communities for water and wastewater projects serving more than 8,256 people. read more >
State Department of Agriculture Announces $5M Grant Program
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture has received $5 million in federal CARES Act funding for its Meat & Poultry Processing Grant Program. read more >
State Approves $7.4M for 5 City Water and Sewer Projects
State officials announced Wednesday the earmarking of $7.4 million for water and wastewater projects in five small communities across the state. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Prospect of Full Marijuana Legalization Stirs Passions
Both the supporters and the opponents of legalizing recreational marijuana in Arkansas say they’re thinking of the children. read more >
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Web Series by ComGroup Hails Women in Industry
The Communications Group’s Women in Industry series recognizes women in the industries the agency serves, particularly agriculture, industrial manufacturing and the government-to-citizen sector. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
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