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LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture (Department) is opening enrollment for a new cost-share program aimed at helping landowners in Southeast Arkansas address forest health issues in […]
LITTLE ROCK, AR – Arkansas hosted a delegation of 33 international agricultural attachés from 24 countries this week in conjunction with the 2025 National Association of State Departments of Agriculture […]
ROGERS, AR – Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward has concluded his term as president of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA), where he led the organization […]
LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture, in partnership with the Arkansas Department of Education, today announced the transition of statewide nutrition programs to the Department of Agriculture. […]
LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture will host the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) 2025 Annual Meeting on September 14-17 in Rogers, Arkansas. Secretaries, […]
LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is reminding producers of important resources and protections available during the fall harvest season. These include the Arkansas Grain Grading Act, […]
LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Shade Trees on Playgrounds (STOP) program is now accepting applications from Arkansas schools through September 19, 2025. Selected schools will receive […]
LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture (Department) is pleased to announce the grant recipients of the 10th annual Arkansas Farmers Market Promotion Program. Administered by the Department and […]
LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for wildland fire suppression kits through September 30, 2025. Applications can be submitted online here. Through a grant from […]
This guidance is intended to assist funding recipients in complying with all legislative requirements. This guidance applies to all recipients of funding, including county fairs, district fairs, Arkansas State Fair, […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 6/18/2025Contact: Ayden Massey, [email protected] 2024 Report Provides Update on Arkansas Groundwater Levels and Trends LITTLE ROCK, AR — The Arkansas Department of Agriculture (Department) has released the 2024 […]
Notice: New Laboratory Information Management System Launching July 1, 2025 The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (AVDL) is dedicated to delivering outstanding service. To enhance efficiency and improve […]
Regulatory Notice: Approved Tank Mixes for Aerial Application with Clomazone Products Date: June 11, 2025 The Arkansas Department of Agriculture (Department) has received several inquiries regarding approved tank mixes allowed […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 6/4/2025Contact: Ayden Massey, [email protected] Governor Sanders Announces Additional Water Funding to Support Arkansas Communities LITTLE ROCK, AR — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced $150,000 in emergency financial […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 5/30/2025Contact: Ayden Massey, [email protected] LITTLE ROCK, AR — The Arkansas Department of Agriculture (Department) is reminding pesticide applicators and agricultural producers of important restrictions regarding the use […]
