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Extension Service Announces Cancellations, Online Events to Limit Virus Spread
by Madeline Burke March 24, 2020
by Madeline Burke March 24, 2020
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture has cancelled, postponed, or moved multiple events online over the next eight weeks to minimize the spread of the coronavirus. The Hot Spring County Master Gardeners are still hosting its annual plant…
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Applications Open for 2020 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
by AMP Staff March 16, 2020
by AMP Staff March 16, 2020
Applications for the 2020 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) are being accepted by the Arkansas Department of Agriculture through April 8. This federal program is designed to increase the competitiveness of the specialty crop industry in the United States.…
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Agriculture February 2020
Farm Forecast: Unpredictability Ahead
by Tyler Hale February 3, 2020
by Tyler Hale February 3, 2020
By Tyler Hale After a bruising farming season in 2019, Americans got a better understanding of what farmers have always known – how much of agriculture is out of their hands. It’s a truism that farmers are at…
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Agriculture Magazine November 2019 Sports/Outdoors
Habitat Program Fuels Migrating Ducks, Benefits Farmers and Hunters
by Mark Carter October 31, 2019
by Mark Carter October 31, 2019
by Mark Carter The symbiotic nature of farming and hunting has long been praised as part of man’s natural connection to the land, and a new habitat program ensures migrating waterfowl have food on their journey south. The Arkansas Waterfowl…
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Agriculture August 2018
The Isbells – Arkansas Farm Families
by Caleb Talley August 3, 2018
by Caleb Talley August 3, 2018
The Isbells • England, Lonoke County • East Central District Farm Family • Rice By Caleb Talley Agriculture is Arkansas’ largest industry, contributing more than $21 billion to the state’s economy each year. Because of our diverse landscape and unique climate, Arkansas…
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Agriculture August 2018
The Ahrents – Arkansas Farm Families
by Caleb Talley August 3, 2018
by Caleb Talley August 3, 2018
The Ahrents • Corning, Clay County • Northeast District Farm Family Rice and Soybeans By Caleb Talley Agriculture is Arkansas’ largest industry, contributing more than $21 billion to the state’s economy each year. Because of our diverse landscape and unique climate, Arkansas produces a…
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Agriculture August 2018
The Sims – Arkansas Farm Families
by Caleb Talley July 31, 2018
by Caleb Talley July 31, 2018
The Sims • Center Ridge, Conway County • Western District Farm Family Cattle and Broilers By Caleb Talley Agriculture is Arkansas’ largest industry, contributing more than $21 billion to the state’s economy each year. Because of our diverse landscape and unique climate, Arkansas produces a…
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Agriculture August 2018
The Watsons – Arkansas Farm Families
by Caleb Talley July 31, 2018
by Caleb Talley July 31, 2018
St. Charles, Arkansas County • Southeast District Farm Family Rice, corn, soybeans By Caleb Talley Agriculture is Arkansas’ largest industry, contributing more than $21 billion to the state’s economy each year. Because of our diverse landscape and unique climate, Arkansas produces a wide array…
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Agriculture August 2018
The Standridges – Arkansas Farm Families
by Caleb Talley July 31, 2018
by Caleb Talley July 31, 2018
The Standridges • Dennard, • Van Buren County North Central District Farm Family • Cattle By Caleb Talley Agriculture is Arkansas’ largest industry, contributing more than $21 billion to the state’s economy each year. Because of our diverse landscape and unique climate, Arkansas…
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Agriculture August 2018
The Hewitts – Arkansas Farm Families
by Caleb Talley July 31, 2018
by Caleb Talley July 31, 2018
The Hewitts • Fouke, Miller County • Southwest District Farm Family • Cattle By Caleb Talley Agriculture is Arkansas’ largest industry, contributing more than $21 billion to the state’s economy each year. Because of our diverse landscape and unique climate, Arkansas produces a wide…
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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.