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 >
Henson is one of 77 volunteer farmer leaders serving on the United Soybean Board from 29 states. read more >
The 1,200-acre working ranch is located in Perryville, about 45 minutes from Heifer's headquarters in Little Rock. read more >
The lawsuit filed by Ben Crump, a Florida-based civil rights attorney known for representing family members of George Floyd and other Black people killed by police, stems from congressional approval of $5 billion in debt relief for thousands of farmers of color. read more >
Eight years into a U.S. program to control damage from feral pigs, the invasive animals with big appetites and snouts that uproot anything that smells good are still a multibillion-dollar plague on farmers, wildlife and the environment. read more >
The Arkansas FireSMART service allows producers can select the area they plan to burn on a map and the application will generate real-time weather data, letting producers know if current conditions align with the state’s Voluntary Smoke Management Guidelines. read more >
Farmers assisted by the program have been found by the USDA to be distressed borrowers hard hit by pandemic-induced market disruptions exacerbated by more frequent, more intense, climate-driven natural disasters. read more >
Instead of growing to meet the demand, the number of farmers converting to organic is actually dropping. read more >
The projects are part of an initiative aimed at helping developing countries and emerging democracies strengthen their agricultural sectors. read more >
The program is meant to cover some expenses for workers who bought their own protective equipment or took unpaid leave because of COVID-19. read more >
