Agriculture

In the mid-1920s, a man whose name appears lost to posterity decided to travel from St. Louis to New Orleans by way of the Mississippi River. By walking the Mississippi, that is, courtesy of custom-made pontoons attached to his feet.…

Riceland Foods announced Wednesday that the cooperative intends to make a $13.2 million plant expansion, which requires additional personnel in order to meet demand, due to “unprecedented growth in its domestic packaged business.”  As a result, 80 new jobs will…

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday the promotion of Dr. John G. Nilz as the new state veterinarian, effective next Monday, Dec. 13. “Dr. Nilz brings a wealth of experience from a wide variety of professional capacities that serves…

Governor Asa Hutchinson joined agriculture leaders, industry partners, and 4-H and FFA representatives in declaring Nov. 21 to 27 as ‘Turkey Week’ in Arkansas, during a special ceremony at the State Capitol on Tuesday. The Turkey Week proclamation is meant…

A recent initiative by the School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff works to support grandparents in Jefferson County who are raising their grandchildren. The project was made possible thanks to the…

Team SI have introduced a new ag-marketing company called SI EQ, a data-driven marketing firm focused on the agriculture community. The team at SI EQ have worked with agriculture equipment dealers for nearly a decade and are result-oriented marketers in…

The Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board (ASPB) is celebrating Arkansas Soybean Month this November. The ASPB is a producer-lead organization serving the state’s soybean industry through research, education and promotion. Governor Asa Hutchinson proclaimed November to be Arkansas Soybean Month in…

The Arkansas Rural Health Partnership (ARHP) recently received a Delta Health Care Services Grant Program award made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Funding is designed to support activities such as health education programs, health care services, job training…

Winrock International has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to address barriers experienced by farmers in the mid-South when considering organic crop production. The $1.25 million grant will fund research,…

Pel-Freez Biologicals, a key supplier to the world’s largest vaccine and diagnostic companies, has announced that it is expanding its facility in Rogers, creating 31 new jobs in the biotech industry. “Due to Pel-Freez’s unique position at the intersection of…