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U of A Division of Agriculture Conducting Statewide Water Quality Study
by Madeline Burke March 31, 2020
by Madeline Burke March 31, 2020
Researchers at the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture are conducting a statewide water quality study and asking for help from growers to collect one-liter water samples. The goal of the study is to establish a water hardness and…
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Latour Named Dean for A-State’s College of Agriculture
by AMP Staff March 24, 2020
by AMP Staff March 24, 2020
Arkansas State University is appointing a new dean for its College of Agriculture in Jonesboro. A-State Provost Alan Utter announced that Dr. Mickey Latour will be taking on the role. Latour is set to begin his A-State duties at the…
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French Company Provides Funding for U of A Endowed Professorship, Research Projects
by AMP Staff March 5, 2020
by AMP Staff March 5, 2020
A French company is funding a new endowed professorship and multiple research projects at the University of Arkansas. Adisseo, a French company specializing in animal feed additives, has provided funding to the U of A, creating the Adisseo Endowed Professorship…
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How Farmland Owners Earn Income
by Carter Malloy February 24, 2020
by Carter Malloy February 24, 2020
by Carter Malloy There are several ways farmland owners can earn income, with each model exhibiting different levels of risk and reward. The best choice will depend upon things like your level of capital reserves, your level of experience with…
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Applications Open for 2020 Arkansas Century Farm Program
by AMP Staff February 6, 2020
by AMP Staff February 6, 2020
Applications are now open for the 2020 Arkansas Century Farm program. Administered by the Arkansas Department of Agriculture, the program recognizes Arkansas families who have owned and farmed the same land for 100 years or more. According to the state…
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Rain Man: Jerry Lee Bogard Has A View for the Future of Agricultural Water Use
by Dwain Hebda February 2, 2020
by Dwain Hebda February 2, 2020
by Dwain Hebda It takes a lot to believe you’re behind an entirely new way of doing things, from entrepreneurial vision to cold, calculating engineering to operational excellence, marketing savvy and sheer chutzpah. Jerry Lee Bogard of Stuttgart…
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AgHeritage Farm Credit Names New SVP and Chief Commercial Lending Officer
by AMP Staff January 31, 2020
by AMP Staff January 31, 2020
AgHeritage Farm Credit Services (AFCS) has named a new senior vice president and chief commercial lending officer. Blake Swindle will be stepping into the role, according to AFCS president and CEO Greg Cole. As senior vice president and chief commercial…
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Heartland Forward Names New Chief Research Officer
by AMP Staff January 30, 2020
by AMP Staff January 30, 2020
Heartland Forward, a Bentonville think tank focused on economic development in the American heartland, has added a chief research officer to its ranks. Dr. David Shideler is taking on the role of CRO for the “think and do” tank. As…
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Haigwood Reappointed to U.S. Soybean Export Council Board
by Tyler Hale January 29, 2020
by Tyler Hale January 29, 2020
by Tyler Hale A Newport farmer has been reappointed to the United States Soybean Export Council (USSEC) board of directors. Derek Haigwood has been named to the council for his third term, which ends in 2022. Haigwood has served as…
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Researcher Delivering Lecture on Native American Agricultural Practices
by AMP Staff January 24, 2020
by AMP Staff January 24, 2020
An agricultural researcher will be delivering a lecture next week at the University of Arkansas on Native American agriculture. Michael Kotutwa Johnson, a research associate with the Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF), will deliver a lecture entitled “Continuity of Hopi…
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Delta Dental of Arkansas Commits $7 Million for COVID-19 Financial Assistance April 2, 2020
Delta Dental of Arkansas (DDAR) is aiming to make an impact on dentists in the state through a new program. Through the DDAR Advance Receipts Program, the company will be providing up to $6.5 million in emergency financial assistance to…The post Delta Dental of Arkansas Commits $7 Million for COVID-19 Financial Assistance appeared first on […]
Preston: State Can’t Process Pandemic Unemployment Compensation Claims Yet April 2, 2020
Unemployment insurance applications are rising rapidly according to state officials, but measures are being taken to address the influx of applicants. Gov. Asa Hutchinson called the situation a “historic flood” of unemployment insurance applications. According to Arkansas Department of Commerce…The post Preston: State Can’t Process Pandemic Unemployment Compensation Claims Yet appeared first on AMP.
Walmart Opening Drive-Thru Screening Site for Healthcare Workers in Bentonville April 1, 2020
Walmart is partnering with the state of Arkansas and Quest Diagnostics to bring a new drive-thru COVID-19 screening initiative to Northwest Arkansas. Gov. Asa Hutchinson said that the initiative is pilot project for a drive-thru screening facility for first responders…The post Walmart Opening Drive-Thru Screening Site for Healthcare Workers in Bentonville appeared first on AMP.
State Parks Limited to Day Use, Hutchinson Recommends Closing Buffalo River Park April 1, 2020
Use of Arkansas State Parks will be limited following concerns that social distancing procedures have not been followed and that out-of-state visitors could result in increased chances for COVID-19 transmission. On Tuesday, March 31, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced his intention…The post State Parks Limited to Day Use, Hutchinson Recommends Closing Buffalo River Park appeared first […]
Economics Arkansas Providing Educational Resources During COVID-19 Crisis April 1, 2020
Economics Arkansas, an educational nonprofit organization that promotes economic literacy in Arkansas, is ensuring teachers and students in grades preK – 12 across the state continue to receive professional development training and ready-to-use resources during the coronavirus pandemic. “Thanks to…The post Economics Arkansas Providing Educational Resources During COVID-19 Crisis appeared first on AMP.
Kroger Giving Hourly Frontline Workers “Hero Bonus” April 1, 2020
Kroger is giving its hourly frontline workers a “hero bonus” for their efforts during the coronavirus pandemic. The Cincinnati-headquartered grocery chain announced that it would be adding a $2 bonus to workers’ standard base rate of pay for all hours…The post Kroger Giving Hourly Frontline Workers “Hero Bonus” appeared first on AMP.
COVID-19 Cases Rise By 61, Brings Total to 584 April 1, 2020
Sixty-one new coronavirus cases have been reported in Arkansas since yesterday, bringing the state’s total to 584 positive cases. Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) Secretary Dr. Nate Smith confirmed the rise in cases during a Wednesday afternoon press conference. While…The post COVID-19 Cases Rise By 61, Brings Total to 584 appeared first on AMP.
A-State Postpones Spring Commencement Ceremony April 1, 2020
Arkansas State University is postposing its spring commencement ceremony due to coronavirus concerns. The commencement ceremony was originally scheduled to be held Saturday, May 16. However, school officials say that while the ceremony is being tentatively rescheduled for August. In…The post A-State Postpones Spring Commencement Ceremony appeared first on AMP.
National Review Recognizes Cotton as Leading Voice in COVID-19 Fight April 1, 2020
A national publication has highlighted one of Arkansas’ U.S. Senators as being a leading voice in the fight against coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. In an article entitled “The Senator Who Saw the Coronavirus Coming,” National Review spotlighted Sen. Tom…The post National Review Recognizes Cotton as Leading Voice in COVID-19 Fight appeared first on AMP.
Sniffle Health, NSL Partner to Provide Drive-Thru Screenings for COVID-19 April 1, 2020
Two Arkansas companies are partnering to provide COVID-19 drive-thru testing. Sniffle Health, a telemedicine company, and Natural State Laboratories (NSL) are providing the service to alleviate the backlog of testing and reduce test turnaround time. Testing will be administered from…The post Sniffle Health, NSL Partner to Provide Drive-Thru Screenings for COVID-19 appeared first on AMP.