Arkansas Agriculture

With many key factors outside of farmers' control—including weather, market fluctuation and more—it's important for farmers and growers to monitor their stress levels and how their families are impacted.

Growers of some of Arkansas' biggest cash crops saw lower yields than last year.

Rain, drought and supply chain issues have all spelled trouble for Arkansas soybean growers in the past year.

The 2022 rice season in Arkansas was "erratic" according to one agribusiness expert.

War in Ukraine, heavy spring rains, then a prolonged summer drought impacted agriculture, said an economist for the University of Arkansas.

Arkansas is among states struggling to handle the invasive animals, described as a multibillion-dollar plague on farmers, wildlife and the environment.

Drought, high fuel prices and shipping disruptions along the Mississippi River are all leading to economic woes for Arkansas farmers.

Rice, cotton and soybean acreage has fallen nationally according to a new USDA survey.

The Arkansas projects — which involve scores of private and public partners — include rice, beef and cotton, with work in greenhouse gas emissions monitoring, carbon sequestration and regenerative practices.

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.