NASDA is happy to welcome CoBank Grains and Oilseeds Lead Economist Tanner Ehmke to the 2025 Annual Meeting this morning to share economic updates important to the #agriculture sector. #AgIsSecurity

National Agricultural Law Center took the stage to wrap up this morning’s plenary session, taking questions from NASDA members on a variety of current regulations and law topics critical to agriculture. #AgIsSecurity

A nation that can't feed itself can't survive, and right now our farmers are struggling. I’m grateful President Donald J. Trump and his team are committed to supporting those who feed America and help keep us sovereign and free.

Arkansas was proud to welcome 33 international agricultural attachés from 24 countries this week. As one of the nation’s top farming states, Arkansas was proud to showcase our diverse agricultural production and innovation while strengthening international trade connections.

Taiwan just committed to buying $5.56 billion in U.S. agricultural products - and Arkansas helped make the deal happen. This is much-needed news for Arkansas’ row crop farmers.

We were honored to host a delegation from Taiwan this morning for the signing of Letters of Intent committing to purchase at least $5.56 billion in U.S. agricultural products, including Arkansas corn and soybeans, between 2026 and 2029. These agreements strengthen trade ties,

Last week Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders brought Secretary Brooke Rollins to Arkansas for a record breaking NASDA annual meeting to discuss the tough economic conditions facing agriculture, hosted ag attaches from 24 countries and the EU to explore additional ag trade opportunities, and announced

Grain producers experiencing payment delays of more than 30 days for grain sales can contact the Department’s Slow Pay Hotline for assistance.

The Arkansas Prescribed Fire Council hosted its Prescribed Fire as a Management Tool training this week at Camp Robinson. The course equips fire and land management professionals with the skills to conduct safe, effective prescribed burns while also strengthening leadership

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture has launched the Hardwood Reforestation Program to help landowners in Southeast Arkansas restore forest health and diversify their woodlands. Why it matters: Pine stands in the region have been hit hard by brown spot needle blight, leading

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory is now offering real-time PCR testing for Theileria orientalis, specifically the Ikeda genotype, a tick-borne protozoan that poses a growing threat to cattle health. This new in-state testing will reduce

Be On The Lookout: License Renewals Coming Soon If your private applicator license expires November 30, 2025, watch your inbox or mailbox. Renewal applications will be sent out on October 1st. Be sure to read the instructions thoroughly and submit your completed application as

Due to recent drought, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated counties in Tennessee and Missouri as primary natural disaster areas. What this means for Arkansas farmers: Producers in Clay, Craighead, Greene, and Mississippi counties, which are neighboring the

As part of Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders' Farm-to-School pilot program, over 3,000 pounds of sweet potatoes from Matthews Sweet Potato Farm in Wynne were recently delivered to MarionSchoolDistrict. This program shows what’s possible when Arkansas farmers, state partners, and schools work

We were proud to host the 2025 Rural Fire Show in Conway today, welcoming more than 650 attendees from 150 fire departments across Arkansas, along with a record number of vendors. This annual event celebrates the dedication and service of our state’s firefighters who work

Producers planning post-harvest residue burning are encouraged to follow voluntary smoke management guidelines. These practices help reduce smoke impacts on neighboring properties and communities while supporting safe, effective land management. Learn more:

We kicked off Arkansas Farm to School Month with a visit to Yellville Public School, home to one of the oldest continuously running school gardens in the state! Their garden includes two greenhouses, a fruit tree orchard, and both in-ground and raised bed gardens. Fresh lettuce

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture has selected ten schools to participate in the 2025 Shade Trees on Playgrounds (STOP) Program: Arrie Goforth Elementary School, Norfork De Queen Elementary School, De Queen Gary E. Cobb Middle School, Texarkana International Studies

This week, Districts 6 and 7 teamed up to host a Qualified Prescribed Burner training course at Petit Jean State Park. Led by instructors Jeff Frizzell and Greg White, the course equipped participants with the skills to plan and conduct prescribed burns—an essential tool for

We’re hiring! The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is seeking qualified candidates for two attorney positions. Both roles require a Juris Doctorate and an active license to practice law in Arkansas. Learn more and apply: arcareers.arkansas.gov