Research affirms that increased transparency boosts consumers’ trust in the food they eat and how it is produced. As a result, being transparent about their operations is no longer an option for farmers and ranchers. Charlie Arnot is CEO of ...
LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame will induct six individuals whose leadership and service have brought distinction to the state’s largest industry segment.The newest class includes the late W.H. (Bill) Caldwell of Rose Bud, the late Hank ...
LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame will induct six individuals whose leadership and service have brought distinction to the state’s largest industry segment.The newest class includes the late W.H. (Bill) Caldwell of Rose Bud, the late Hank ...
LITTLE ROCK — Warren Carter, a 28-year employee of the Arkansas Farm Bureau, has been named as the organization’s executive vice president, replacing Rodney Baker, who recently retired.The organization’s board of directors met Tuesday to determine the selection. Arkansas Farm ...
The 2014 Farm Bill required the Risk Management Agency (RMA) to conduct two studies on poultry, “Final Study on Poultry Catastrophic Disease” and “Insurance Program Development for Poultry Business Interruption.” Below is the Executive Summary from the “Final Study of ...
Before adjourning this session for the rest of the year, Congress passed the Omnibus spending bill, which includes legislation repealing mandatory country of origin labeling. This was a critical accomplishment for agriculture. Zac Bradley, director of public policy for Arkansas ...
RMA releases results of studies on catastrophic poultry disease coverageThe 2014 Farm Bill required the Risk Management Agency (RMA) to conduct two studies on poultry, “Final Study on Poultry Catastrophic Disease” and “Insurance Program Development for Poultry Business Interruption.” Below ...
LITTLE ROCK — On Friday afternoon, the U.S. Congress passed an omnibus spending bill, effectively eliminating problematic country-of-origin labeling rules and enacting additional measures that will help Arkansas farmers and ranchers. “While this bill may not be perfect, it was necessary ...
Morris L. BowmanPhotographed during his tenure as Arkansas Farm Bureau president Morris L. Bowman, the fifth president of Arkansas Farm Bureau, died Saturday, Dec. 12 at the age of 95. Mr. Bowman served as the agricultural advocacy organization's president from 1971-76. He ...
Research and development of new weed control technology is an ongoing effort as more weeds are becoming resistant to glyphosate and other existing herbicides. Pending their approval, new technologies may be soon be available. Until then, many farmers are having ...
