
June 4, 2026
A University of Arkansas livestock economist says recent screwworm detection in Texas will mainly affect local cattle markets without changing consumer beef prices immediately. Border closures have disrupted regional economies but broader impacts remain limited.
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June 4, 2026
Three new members have been inducted into the Arkansas 4-H Hall of Fame during a ceremony recognizing both leadership achievements and community service among young people statewide. Fifty-five additional youths received Teen Star honors at this year’s conference.
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June 3, 2026
Three staff members from the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture were recognized by this year's Arkansas Press Women contest among more than 300 entries statewide. First-place winners will move on to compete nationally later this year.
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June 2, 2026
Cotton planting in Arkansas lags slightly behind its five-year average due to wet conditions but remains ahead compared with last year. Soybean planting is nearly finished statewide as market trends drive decisions amid ongoing USDA acreage surveys.
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June 2, 2026
A memorial featuring five oak trees was dedicated at the Arkansas 4-H Center near Little Rock in honor of four members of the Bragg family who died in December 2023. The tribute aims to preserve their legacy within outdoor education programs supported by University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service.
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June 2, 2026
The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture invites growers to its annual blackberry field tour on June 9 in Clarksville. The event features expert-led sessions on regional production developments plus hands-on demonstrations. Registration is required.
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June 1, 2026
The Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service has received national recognition for its work connecting rural residents with vaccine information and access opportunities. The organization was honored by a leading adult immunization summit for outreach efforts spanning all counties in Arkansas.
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June 1, 2026
The National Agricultural Law Center will present a free webinar June 17 covering state statutes related to timber trespass claims. Legal experts will discuss remedies available for unlawful harvesting issues affecting rural landowners.
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June 1, 2026
The Cooperative Extension Service has announced three new free online sessions this summer focused on growing sweet corn, Brussels sprouts, peaches, plums, and nectarines. Experts will share advice on cultivation as well as preparation tips during noon-hour webinars open to all registrants.
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May 29, 2026
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Beef Council has awarded $29,500 in grants to University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture researchers for five educational beef industry projects. The initiatives focus on producer training programs as well as youth engagement efforts such as quiz bowls.
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