Arkansas State Plant Board Special Called Meeting
The Arkansas State Plant Board will hold a special called meeting on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. via Zoom only. View agenda For those wishing to join the […]
Arkansas Water Plan
Ensuring all Arkansans have access to safe, reliable water while supporting the state’s economic, environmental, and public health needs.
Research and Promotion Project Funding
Research and promotion boards invest in research, marketing, and market development to benefit producers statewide.
New World Screwworm
Get the latest information and resources on identification, prevention, and management.
Wildfire
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is responsible for protecting more than 15 million acres of non-federal forestland from wildfire.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Get the latest information on highly pathogenic avian influenza and tips for maintaining healthy poultry flocks.
Prescribed Fire
Prescribed fire, also known as controlled burning, is a strategically planned and carefully managed fire used to achieve specific conservation and land management goals.
Growing Arkansas's
Largest Industry
Supporting Arkansas farmers and ranchers while ensuring safe food, fiber, and forest products for the citizens of Arkansas, the nation, and across the globe.
Arkansas ranks in the top 25 nationally in 16 different agricultural commodities.
Agriculture is our largest industry, contributing over $24.3 billion a year.
Arkansas is home to 37,400 farms on 13.7 million acres.
Arkansas ranks in the top 25 nationally in 16 different agricultural commodities.
Agriculture is our largest industry, contributing over $24.3 billion a year.
Arkansas is home to 37,400 farms on 13.7 million acres.
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Meet The Secretary
From growing up in a rural farming community to pursuing a Master of Law degree in Agriculture and Food and a Master of Science degree in Agricultural Economics, Secretary Wes Ward is devoted to serving Agriculture and Forestry in Arkansas.
Upcoming Events
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Events
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Arkansas Natural Resources Commission Meeting
The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission will meet on July 15, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at the Arkansas Department of Agriculture, 1 Natural Resources Drive, Little Rock, AR. Arkansas Natural Resources […]
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Arkansas Forestry Commission Registered Forester Committee Meeting
The Arkansas Forestry Commission's Registered Forestry Committee will meet on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. via ZOOM ONLY. More information will become available closer to the meeting.
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Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board Meeting
The Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board scheduled meeting on July 23, 2026, in Little Rock, AR. More details will be provided closer to the meeting date.
Press Releases
July 09, 2026
- Natural Resources Division
July 07, 2026
- Natural Resources Division
July 01, 2026
- Plant Industries Division
Public Notices
The Arkansas Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (ARVDL) at the Arkansas Department of Agriculture is committed to providing cost‑effective, state‑of‑the‑art diagnostic testing while responsibly managing resources. To support this commitment and ensure […]
July 07, 2026
- Animal Health Division
The Arkansas Legislative Council (ALC) has approved an amendment to the Arkansas Department of Agriculture Rules on Pesticide Use (2 CAR Part 70) establishing requirements for the use of warfarin-based […]
June 30, 2026
- Plant Industries Division