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Grain Prices Falling Due to Mississippi River Shipping Issues Oct 12, 2022
Farmers faced with high fuel and fertilizer costs this growing season could at least look for consolation in relatively high commodity prices. However, even that right spot may be slipping […]
Arkansas: Farmland Values, Cash Rents Follow Commodity Prices Sep 4, 2022
Arkansas farmland values and cash rents are following commodity prices and inflation higher. The National Agricultural Statistics Service’s “2022 Land Values Summary,” showed the average United States farm real estate […]
Cotton: Drought Drops U.S. Harvest to Lowest Level Since 19th Century Aug 17, 2022
The United States is expected to harvest its lowest number of cotton acres since the 19th century, according to an estimate from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “USDA projected this year’s […]
$10Mln Tax Education Effort for Farmers, Ranchers Aug 10, 2022
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Agriculture are teaming up to provide taxpayer education to farmers and ranchers. The partnership aims to provide […]
Arkansas: Growers Need Forecast Precipitation To Be ‘Slow, Soaking Rain’ Jul 29, 2022
Arkansas’ thirsty farm fields and emptying reservoirs may get some relief this weekend, with hopes that the forecast rainfall is gentle rather than furious, said Mike Hamilton, extension irrigation educator […]
Arkansas: Next 30 Days Critical for Irrigators, Crops, Equipment Jul 27, 2022
If there’s one message Chris Henry has for Arkansas row crop farmers during the drought, it’s “don’t get in a hurry.” Henry, professor and water management engineer for the University […]
Arkansas: Weed Management Field Day, Keiser, Aug. 23 Jul 26, 2022
As weeds become more adept at evading control, researchers in Arkansas and elsewhere are testing whether machine learning can improve weed management and save farmers money. Jason Norsworthy, distinguished professor […]
Cotton: Prices Collapse as Drought Prompts Dryland Growers to Abandon Acres Jul 14, 2022
U.S. cotton growers pressed by drought are expected to abandon almost a third of planted acres against a backdrop of collapsing prices that are causing a bit of head scratching, […]
Arkansas Cotton: Drought Situation ‘Could Get Real Ugly Before It Is Over’ Jul 14, 2022
Arkansas’ cotton may look decent now but continued high temperatures could really hit farmers in the pocketbook, Bill Robertson, extension cotton agronomist for the University of Arkansas System Division of […]
‘Revolutionary Change’ Coming in Trade Law, Mid-South Conference Keynote Says Jun 21, 2022
If the proposed America Competes Act is passed, the United States will see a “revolutionary change in trade law,” Stephen Vaden, judge on the Court of International Trade, told attendees […]
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