Summary An extension agronomist says another year of reduced rice acreage could lead to permanent closures of Arkansas drying facilities, mills and other agricultural businesses.
by Editor The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Dale Bumpers National Rice Research Center will host the 2026 Rice
Mattie Powers ARKANSAS COUNTY, Ark. — According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, acres of rice were at a historic low in Arkansas. Arkansas Farm Bureau Director of
ASU researcher helps identify a practical strategy that could make one of the world’s most important staple foods safer while conserving water. By Gabriela Harrod Rice is a
By Carah Hart An agronomist says rice planting is moving at a record pace in Arkansas, but drought conditions are starting to create challenges. The USDA reports 61 percent of
CROSS COUNTY — Some Cross County producers are nearing the finish line on early planted rice, according to Extension Agent – Staff Chair Jenna Martin. Martin said some
Flooding in NE Arkansas may shift the rice outlook downward. Forrest Laws At a Glance Is USDA overstating the size of the 2025 U.S. rice crop by not taking into account the severe
by Ryan McGeeney Special to The Commercial. Every growing season brings its own unique challenges to Arkansas farmers, and the spring of 2025 is no exception. By the time the