George Jared / Talk Business & Politics
Jonesboro-based reporter for Talk Business & Politics-
ASU's facility would be Arkansas' second school of veterinary medicine.
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The 2022 rice season in Arkansas was "erratic" according to one agribusiness expert.
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War in Ukraine, heavy spring rains, then a prolonged summer drought impacted agriculture, said an economist for the University of Arkansas.
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The general session of the Arkansas Legislature gets underway on Jan. 9.
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The Higher Learning Commission Institutional Actions Council approved approved seven changes for the college, including the state's first programs for dental and veterinary medicine.
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Rice, cotton and soybean acreage has fallen nationally according to a new USDA survey.
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Much of Arkansas has burn bans in place, and with no rain in the forecast, gusty winds and low relative humidity, officials say the threat of wildfires is growing.
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The funding from the American Rescue Plan will go toward water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure projects. Deadline for entities to apply is Nov. 4.
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Inflation is impacting cropland acre values, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Arkansas are up to $3,550 per acre, which is slightly lower than the national average.
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About 75% of hay and other pasture fields in Arkansas are deemed in poor or very poor condition, according to a USDA report.