George Jared / Talk Business & Politics
Jonesboro-based reporter for Talk Business & Politics-
While the state had been in a severe drought for much of the summer, rain in recent weeks has changed conditions drastically and came at a critical time for many farmers.
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Shields, who has served with the University of Arkansas, will begin his new job Aug. 15.
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The moth caterpillar is typically found in cotton, soybean and corn crops and can significantly diminish crop yields.
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The lawmaker was diagnosed in 1962 with childhood Hodgkin Lymphoma. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis shared his story as part of its 60th anniversary celebration.
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The request had been filed by Damien Echols, one of three men convicted in the 1993 murders of three 8-year-olds. Attorney say he will appeal the decision.
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A hearing Thursday will consider a request for new DNA testing by one of three men convicted of the murders of three 8-year-old West Memphis boys.
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A flu that is nearly 100% lethal to poultry is spreading across the U.S., already seen in over half of the states in the nation.
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Jennifer Acuff, assistant professor at the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, has received a $200,000 grant to find ways to keep low-moisture foods sanitary.
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According to a U.S. Department of Agriculture report, foreign persons holding an interest in private U.S. agricultural land increased by 2.4 million acres since 2019. As foreign ownership increases, will more states consider restrictions?
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A regeneration plan for acres of forest in the state and light control methods are being used to help waterfowl habitats.