Rice Leaders Press Boozman on Import Surge
Riceland and Producers Rice Mill leaders met Senator John Boozman to address rising rice imports and weak farm economics.
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Arkansas Agriculture News
Coverage of agriculture in Arkansas focuses on farming and ranching operations, the food production supply chain, agribusiness trends and commodity market fluctuations. It reports on the sector from a statewide perspective.
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November 3, 2026
Rice Prices Rally as Arkansas Harvest Wraps UpContracts starting in January hit a four-year high as Arkansas leads the nation in rice production.
October 30, 2026
Senator Boozman Meets with Arkansas Farm BureauSenator John Boozman visited farmers across Arkansas to discuss the federal farm bill and local agricultural challenges.
October 29, 2026
Arkansas Agriculture Faces Squeeze as Farm Receipts DropA new report shows rising input costs and falling commodity prices have created a difficult financial environment for state farmers.
October 26, 2026
Arkansas to Launch Ag-Tech Career Program in JanuaryThe University of Arkansas is inviting students aged 16-19 to apply for a new seven-month agricultural technology career program.
October 23, 2026
Arkansas Leads Nation in Farm Bankruptcies for 2026The state recorded the most Chapter 12 filings in the U.S. during the third quarter of 2026.
October 21, 2026
Arkansas Rice Acreage Falls in 2026State farmers reduced rice planting to 901,000 acres this year amid rising operational costs.
October 16, 2026
Arkansas Researchers Study Feed Additives for CalvesA state-funded project is investigating if omega-3 supplements can reduce heat stress in cattle.
October 12, 2026
Senate Candidates Debated In ArkansasHallie Shoffner and Jeff Wadlin discussed agricultural and economic issues at a televised event in Conway.
October 12, 2026
Shipping Conflicts Cost Arkansas Farmers MillionsAgricultural production expenses in Arkansas rose by $343 million this year due to ongoing shipping disruptions.
October 11, 2026
Arkansas Soybean Yields Fell Below Record EstimatesExtreme summer heat caused lower-than-expected soybean production despite a rapid state harvest.
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Day to day, that means monitoring crop harvests, input costs, trade policy effects and the regulatory landscape for producers. It reaches from the delta lowlands to the highlands and every rural county in between. Weather patterns dictate the rhythm of the season, from planting decisions to yield impacts during harvest. Market volatility and infrastructure requirements for transporting goods are the recurring factors that influence the state economy.