Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward was elected secretary-treasurer of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) for 2021-22 at their annual conference on Wednesday, Sept. 22, in Louisville, KY. “It’s a great honor to be elected as…
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Chris Colclasure Named Director at Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Division
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Arkansas Department of Agriculture announced that Governor Hutchinson has appointed Chris Colclasure as director of its Natural Resources Division. “Chris will make an outstanding addition to the Department of Agriculture. His experience with the Arkansas Game and…
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Scholarships Awarded to Arkansas College Students Majoring in Agriculture
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Arkansas Department of Agriculture recently awarded $20,000 in scholarships to students attending Arkansas universities with agricultural programs. The universities include Arkansas State University, Southern Arkansas University, the University of Arkansas, and Arkansas Tech University. “The Arkansas Department of…
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With New Scholarship, UAM Aims to Attract Students to Forestry Industry
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffStudents interested in forestry will have a new source of funding for college. The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division and the University of Arkansas at Monticello have unveiled a new scholarship aimed at incoming freshmen pursuing forestry. This scholarship,…
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Arkansas State Plant Board Sets New Dicamba Rules, Go Into Effect on May 8
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffNew rules have been established for the use of diamba in Arkansas by the State Plant Board. Beginning Saturday, May 8, Arkansas agricultural producers will be allowed to use over-the-top spraying of Engenia, Xtendimax, and Taviumon soybreans and cotton through…
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Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Detected in Northeast Arkansas
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleA case of rabbit hemorrhagic disease has been detected in Arkansas, according to the state’s Department of Agriculture. The United States Department of Agriculture Veterinary Services verified that a domestic rabbit located in Northeast Arkansas tested positive for rabbit hemorrhagic…
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Natural Resources Commission OKs $59 Million for Water, Wastewater Projects
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffFour Arkansas municipalities have received funding approval for water and wastewater projects. In total, the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Commission has disbursed more than $59 million for the four projects. The commission approved loans totaling $59,633,800 on March…
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State Plant Board Proposes Rule to Extend Dicamba Usage Time
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleThe Arkansas State Plant Board has proposed a rule change to dicamba use, which would extend the amount of time farmers could use the pesticide. If passed, the proposed rule would allow for the over-the-top spraying of multiple dicamba formulations,…
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Natural Resources Commission OKs $4.2 Million in Funding for Water Projects
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffSeven water and wastewater projects have received funding from the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Commission. In total, the commission approved $4,626,938 in loans. The largest loan went to the East End Improvement District No. 1 in Saline County,…
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A-State Receives $500K Grant to Expand Laboratory for Livestock Research
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas State University’s College of Agriculture has received $500,000 to expand its laboratory dedicated to livestock research. The Arkansas Department of Agriculture awarded the $500,000 grant to the college to expand and improve the facility. A-State, along with Williams Baptist…