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Pecan growers tour to visit Arkansas, Oklahoma operations
58+ min ago (364+ words) LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas pecan growers and enthusiasts are invited to participate in the inaugural Tri-County Pecan Growers Educational Tour, Sept. 24-25. The tour will include stops in both Arkansas and Oklahoma. The tour bus will depart from Little Rock, with an…...
Early estimates show Arkansas rice acreage lowest since 1977
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (137+ words) LITTLE ROCK — The number of acres planted for each crop is still being finalized, but the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service said early estimates confirm Arkansas rice acreage is the lowest in decades. The Extension Service estimates about 851,000 acres…...
Gov. Sanders approves $5M in state funding for Center of Excellence for Food Science and Innovation
1+ week, 6+ day ago (485+ words) FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced new state support for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture’s Center of Excellence for Food Science and Innovation on June 19, when the Arkansas Legislative Council approved $5 million from the Restricted Reserve for…...
Rice supply concerns could impact Producers Rice Mill operations
1+ week, 6+ day ago (106+ words) Stuttgart Daily Leader EASTERN ARKANSAS — Following recent closures by Riceland Foods, Producers Rice Mill could also temporarily pause operations at some of its rice drying facilities, according to the USA Rice Federation. In an interview with Rice Farming Magazine, USA…...
SNAP ban on soft drinks, candy starts tomorrow
2+ week, 1+ hour ago (123+ words) Stuttgart Daily Leader LITTLE ROCK — A statewide ban on the purchase of soft drinks and candy using benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, goes into effect tomorrow. SNAP benefits can no longer be used to purchase soft…...
Tips for washing, storing fresh produce to reduce waste, save money
2+ week, 5+ day ago (1039+ words) LITTLE ROCK — Fresh produce is highly perishable, but proper washing and storage can help make it last longer, saving money and reducing waste. Quad Whitson, extension culinary nutrition and food safety program associate for the University of Arkansas Division of…...
Fourth of July cookout costs reflect inflation
2+ week, 5+ day ago (653+ words) As Americans prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July, and mark the nation’s 250th anniversary, many families will gather in a familiar way: around the grill with burgers, sides, lemonade and dessert. According to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2026 Summer Cookout…...
Upcoming UADA workshop to address poultry house ventilation
2+ week, 5+ day ago (457+ words) JONESBORO, Ark. — Arkansas poultry farm managers will have the opportunity to learn about the latest in ventilation technology and techniques at the Ventilation Practices and Principles workshop from the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture. The workshop is scheduled for…...
Several Riceland grain dryers to close due to reduced rice acreage
3+ week, 4+ day ago (143+ words) Stuttgart Daily Leader STUTTGART, Ark. — Several Riceland grain dryers in the Grand Prairie region are slated to be closed temporarily by the Stuttgart-based company due to a reduction in rice acreage this year. The affected dryers include Des Arc, Dumas…...
Brinkley School District offers summer meal program
3+ week, 6+ day ago (199+ words) BRINKLEY — The Brinkley School District is providing free meals to eligible children through its Summer Meal Program. The program, which began June 15 and continues through Monday, June 22, is available to children 18 years old and younger who are participating in the…...