Paragould Farmer Dustin Henson Joins United Soybean Board
Henson is one of 77 volunteer farmer leaders serving on the United Soybean Board from 29 states. read more >
USDA Awards $18M for Rural Arkansas Broadband Projects
The funds are a portion of $759 million in grants and loans the USDA is providing to enable rural communities to access high-speed internet. read more >
Renters Face Charging Dilemma as US Cities Move Toward EVs
A briefing prepared for the U.S. Department of Energy last year by the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory forecasts a total of just under 19 million electric vehicles on the road by 2030, with a projected need for an extra 9.6 million charging stations. read more >
State Finds Avian Flu in Madison County Flock
The state Department of Agriculture confirms a case of avian influenza on an Arkansas poultry farm in Madison County and is working to contain it. read more >
Winrock Gets $45M for USDA Projects in Malawi, Thailand
The projects are part of an initiative aimed at helping developing countries and emerging democracies strengthen their agricultural sectors. read more >
USDA Gives Riceland Foods $20M for Climate-Focused Farming Project
Eligible farmers will be provided direct payments to adopt practices set by the Natural Resource Conservation Service. read more >
Number of US Farms Continues Slow Decline
Since the early 1970s, the number of U.S. farms has continued to decline, but much more slowly. read more >
USDA Awards $12M Grant For Broadband In Searcy, Van Buren Counties
The Arkansas Telephone Co. Inc. project is expected to bring affordable, high-speed access to 986 people, 10 businesses and 145 farms. read more >
UAMS Gets $738K to Expand Digital Learning Program
Funds will be used to provide portable carts to hospitals in rural areas and prisons. read more >
McGehee Gets $1M Federal Grant for Hospital Renovation
The project includes a new cardiopulmonary laboratory. read more >
State’s Poultry Industry Holding Its Breath
In the ongoing nationwide outbreak, avian influenza has been detected in half the states that border Arkansas. read more >
Poultry Research Yields Scientific Nuggets
The University of Arkansas in Fayetteville is researching ways to prevent or alleviate a defect called "woody breast" that has become more prevalent since 2014. read more >
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UAPB’s Laurence Alexander Stays True to School’s Roots
Laurence Alexander, the chancellor of UAPB, says the university is seeking to expand its educational partnerships across the board. read more >
Sentencing Date Set for Jerry Green
The North Little Rock tax preparer pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the IRS in connection with diverting more than $11.5 million intended to help farmers who had been discriminated against. read more >
Co-ops Blocking The Sun, PSC Told
The Arkansas Public Service Commission and lawmakers address the statewide dispute over plugging in. read more >
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Wheat, Corn Prices Surge As Russia-Ukraine Conflict Tightens Supply
The U.S. says American wheat farmers will boost production to help offset the global impact. read more >
USDA Invests $998K in Winrock International’s Delta Health Project
The project is designed to reach up to 20 employers or worksites, 100 employer managers, 4,000 employees and up to 16,000 family members. read more >
Seal Empowers Arkansas’ First Solar RV Park
The array is expected to offset 100% of the RV park's electricity load. read more >
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Anthony Young Chosen as Southern Bancorp Community Partners President
He replaces Karama Neal, who earlier this year was appointed to a position at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. read more >
Davis Takes New Role at USDA (Movers & Shakers)
Kanika Davis, a graduate of Pine Bluff High School and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, was recently named a national outreach specialist by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency. read more >
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