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Local Cattle Farmers Prioritize Animal Safety and Equipment Upgrades During Winter Weather

Monday, January 26 by Luke Matheson

When winter weather settles into the Deltaplex, concerns often extend beyond road conditions, school closures and government offices. Many residents also worry about livestock and other animals that must remain outdoors during frigid temperatures. Greg Bolin of River Valley Tractor, a local cattleman, spoke with... Read More.

Arkansas Launches Farmers Sales Tax Exemption Card for Easier Tax-Free Purchases

Monday, January 5 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas farmers will soon have an easier way to claim sales tax exemptions at the point of purchase. The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration announced Monday that a new Farmers Sales Tax Exemption Card will be available beginning in January. The card, created through... Read More.

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Trump to announce $12 billion bailout plan for farmers, White House official says

Monday, December 8 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump is set to announce a $12 billion aid package for American farmers on Monday, a White House official confirmed to ABC News.The package is set to include $11 billion in one-time payments to crop farmers through a new Department... Read More.

Arkansas Farmers Face Labor Challenges Amid Reduced Migrant Workforce

Monday, December 8 by Alex Bivens

Many Arkansas farmers use imported labor to maintain production. Arkansas First District Congressman Rick Crawford recently shared his thoughts on this matter and analyzed whether domestic labor can fill the void if the number of migrant workers is reduced. ICE operations have affected visa... Read More.

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Grant County farmers and ranchers qualify for drought relief funds

Thursday, December 4 by Ray King

Local farmers and ranchers in Grant County are eligible to apply for a federal relief program which provides benefits to livestock owners who experience losses due to qualifying drought conditions. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the Livestock Forage Disaster program (LFD) helps offset feed... Read More.

Black Growers Council Discusses Challenges for Black Farmers

Tuesday, August 19 by Luke Matheson

Dwayne Goldman and P.J Haynie, members of the Black Growers Council joined the Oldies 10113 Morning Show to talk about an event planned at Haynie’s farm on Grider Field Ladd Road Friday. The event will highlight row crops and Haynie was asked to explain that... Read More.

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Farmers express concern about effect of tariffs

Thursday, July 3 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — As the growing season ramps up, Arkansas farmers are voicing concerns over the impact of tariffs on the agriculture industry. At a Farmers for Free Trade town hall in North Little Rock, many farmers expressed support for balanced trade policies but noted that... Read More.

Arkansas Farm Bureau Launches Arkansas Farm Trail to Connect Farmers and Consumers

Friday, April 11 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas Farm Bureau has announced a new program that launched last month to provide Arkansas farmers an opportunity to share their stories, connect with consumers and increase visibility of their direct-to-consumer products. Deltaplex News had a chance to speak this week with John McMinn, director... Read More.

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UAPB Small Farm Program Awarded Grant to Train Beginning Farmers

Thursday, March 20 by Alex Bivens

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s Small Farm Program was recently awarded a Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Development Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), according to Dr. Henry English, head of the UAPB program. The... Read More.

UAPB to Host Film Screenings of “Hip Hop Farmers” to Mark Black History Month

Tuesday, February 11 by Alex Bivens

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences (SAFHS) is celebrating Black History Month with two on-campus screenings of “Hip Hop Farmers,” Dr. Obadiah Njue, interim dean/director for the School, said. The video series encourages minority youth to... Read More.

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UAPB alumnus develops TV pilot highlighting urban agriculture, works to recruit next generation of farmers

Thursday, January 30 by Alex Bivens

Pine Bluff, AR — For James Bunch, agriculture has always played an important role in his life. Born on July 4, 1957, in the rural, east Arkansas town of Cotton Plant, Bunch grew up in a family of 16 children. His early memories include... Read More.

UAPB Beginning Farmers Class Seeking Participants for 2025

Thursday, December 12 by Alex Bivens

The Small Farm Program at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is recruiting participants for its Beginning Farmers Class, Dr. Henry English, director of the program, said. “The Beginning Farmers Class is a part of UAPB’s Beginning Farmers Program,” Dr. English said. “The class... Read More.

Stories tagged with: farmers

Local Cattle Farmers Prioritize Animal Safety and Equipment Upgrades During Winter Weather

Arkansas Launches Farmers Sales Tax Exemption Card for Easier Tax-Free Purchases

Trump to announce $12 billion bailout plan for farmers, White House official says

Arkansas Farmers Face Labor Challenges Amid Reduced Migrant Workforce

Grant County farmers and ranchers qualify for drought relief funds

Black Growers Council Discusses Challenges for Black Farmers

Farmers express concern about effect of tariffs

Arkansas Farm Bureau Launches Arkansas Farm Trail to Connect Farmers and Consumers

UAPB Small Farm Program Awarded Grant to Train Beginning Farmers

UAPB to Host Film Screenings of “Hip Hop Farmers” to Mark Black History Month

UAPB alumnus develops TV pilot highlighting urban agriculture, works to recruit next generation of farmers

UAPB Beginning Farmers Class Seeking Participants for 2025

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