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Rice center hosts first field day
The new Northeast Rice Research and Extension Center in Harrisburg welcomed more than 250 attendees to its inaugural rice field day to hear region-specific updates from researchers and extension specialists. Arkansas is the nation's top rice producer, with the top four rice producing counties in the state located in the...
Arkansas initiative advances organic farming, diversity
With U.S. organic food sales topping $63 billion last year, the Center for Arkansas Farms and Food wants to help Arkansas farmers grab a larger share of that market. Arkansas has 107 certified organic farms, most of which are poultry or egg operations, with 19 fruit or vegetable farms, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. That’s an increase from 82 organic farms in 2021, as reported in the latest USDA Certified Organic Survey. However, Luke Freeman, program associate for CAFF, says there’s still room for growth to meet consumer demand, especially in specialty crops.
Arkansas Advocate : Behavioral health funding will aid Arkansas groups, including Hope's Rainbow of Challenges
Six Arkansas organizations that focus on supporting people who have substance abuse disorders, mental illness or intellectual disabilities will receive a total of $15 million in grant funding for infrastructure improvements and developments. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ office on Friday announced the grants via a press release. The Department of...
Meleek Thomas sets date for Arkansas visit
Meleek Thomas, a consensus five-star prospect and the No. 9 overall player in the 2025 class, has locked in an official visit date with the Arkansas Razorbacks, HawgSports has confirmed. Thomas will begin his visit to Fayetteville on Sept. 13 which is the same weekend the football team hosts UAB. He also announced he'll be visiting Alabama two weeks later on Sept. 27.
Bears Set for Home Opener agaisnt Oklahoma State
CONWAY, Ark. – The Central Arkansas women's soccer team will play its home opener on Sunday, hosting the Oklahoma State Cowgirls at the Bill Stephens Track and Soccer Complex. Kickoff against the Cowgirls is set for 1 p.m. The Bears (0-1) didn't get to play their regularly scheduled match...
Suspect Ejected From Stolen Dodge Hellcat After Wild 160 MPH Police Chase
Arkansas police spotted an allegedly stolen Dodge and initiated a pursuit. The chase ended when the Charger reportedly crashed while traveling at 160 mph. The crash ejected the driver from the vehicle, but he miraculously survived. Stolen cars can be big business these days and Arkansas police received word to...
Muscadines repeat with top wine in state competition
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Muscadines again rose to the top in the Arkansas Quality Wine competition, a testament to the skills of state’s vintners handling this beloved and somewhat quirky and cantankerous grape. Renee Threlfall, associate professor-enology and viticulture for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, founded...
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