Following two weeks of intensely hot and dry conditions across the state, the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry division has raised the wildfire risk level across all 75 counties, putting 12 counties at “high” risk and all of the remaining…
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17,800 Trees Given Away During Dept. of Ag Free Tree Fridays Campaign
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Arkansas Department of Agriculture recently reported that its second annual “Free Tree Fridays” campaign resulted in the distribution of 17,800 trees during 36 events held across the state each Friday from March 18 through April 29. The events were…
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Arkansas Department of Agriculture Appoints New State Veterinarian
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Arkansas Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday the promotion of Dr. John G. Nilz as the new state veterinarian, effective next Monday, Dec. 13. “Dr. Nilz brings a wealth of experience from a wide variety of professional capacities that serves…
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AR Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward Elected to NASDA Board
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward was elected secretary-treasurer of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) for 2021-22 at their annual conference on Wednesday, Sept. 22, in Louisville, KY. “It’s a great honor to be elected as…
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Ralston Family Farms Makes First Ever Official Arkansas Rice Sale to China
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffGov. Asa Hutchinson, along with Tim and Robin Ralston of Ralston Family Farms, announced Tuesday that a shipment of rice from Ralston Family Farms is the first rice from Arkansas to be exported to China. Through a contract with a…
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Rice Leaders, Ag Industry Meet with USDA Undersecretary
by News Releaseby News ReleaseU.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agriculture Services Bill Northey met with Arkansas government and agriculture leaders in Little Rock on Tuesday. Sworn in on March 6, Northey now oversees the Farm Service Agency (FSA), Natural…