U.S. Senator John Boozman of Arkansas says he is deeply disappointed after Democrats on the Senate Agriculture Committee voted against advancing the Agricultural Act of 2026, commonly known as Farm Bill 2.0. Boozman, a Republican…
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Celebrate National Watermelon Day by Supporting Cave City’s Local Growers
National Watermelon Day is being celebrated Monday, August 3, and Cave City residents and visitors are encouraged to mark the occasion by purchasing one of the community’s famous locally grown watermelons. As another successful watermelon…
Arkansas Department of Agriculture Issues Scam Alert Over Fraudulent Emails
Arkansas Department of Agriculture Warns Residents About Fraudulent Email Scam The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is warning Arkansans about fraudulent emails being sent by individuals falsely claiming to represent the agency. Officials say the scam…
Governor Sanders Proclaims May as Arkansas Beef, Dairy, Egg and Strawberry Month
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders joined agriculture leaders and industry partners during the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s annual cookout to officially proclaim May as Arkansas Beef Month, Dairy Month, Egg Month, and Strawberry Month. The event…
AgHeritage Farm Credit Services to Return $10.1 Million to Customer-Owners Through Patronage Program
AgHeritage Farm Credit Services announced it will return $10.1 million in profit sharing to eligible customer-owners in February through its Patronage Program, marking the 20th consecutive year the organization has distributed a portion of its…
U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman Praises White House Farm Assistance for American Producers
U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman is applauding the White House’s newly announced farm assistance package, calling it critical support for American producers as they navigate ongoing market challenges. Boozman…
Arkansas Agriculture Research and Promotion Boards Open Funding Opportunities
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture has announced that four of the state’s agriculture commodity research and promotion boards are now accepting proposals for new research and promotional initiatives. These boards—funded by commodity assessments—exist to advance…
Governor Sanders Launches Arkansas Farm to Schools Initiative to Bring Local Foods to State Schools
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced the launch of the Arkansas Plate Initiative, a new statewide effort connecting Arkansas farmers and producers with public schools to provide students with nutritious, locally sourced meals made from…
