Palmer Amaranth Management (PAM)
This software is a valuable decision-support tool.
Crops and Commercial Horticulture
Arkansas Row Crops & Commercial Horticulture
Arkansas is a major producer of a variety of agronomic crops. Besides being the largest producer of rice in the United States, it is a major producer of soybeans, corn, cotton, wheat, and grain sorghum. The production of these crops is centered in the eastern third of the state but there are notable concentrations elsewhere, particularly in the river valleys of the Arkansas River (central Arkansas) and the Red River (southwest Arkansas).
Commercial and greenhouse production of fruit, vegetable, ornamental, and turfgrass crops are also economically important in many sections of the state.
Arkansas Voluntary Smoke Management Guidelines for Row Crop Burning
Field Corn
Around 70% of the corn grown in Arkansas is used in-state as poultry feed.
Learn more about field corn
Cotton
Arkansas is a leader in the production of cotton and ranks 3rd in the nation.
Learn more about cotton
Edamame
Arkansas is the only state with commercial production and a dedicated processing plant for these soybeans.
Learn more about edamame
Grain Sorghum
Also known as milo, grain sorghum wins the battle against resistant pigweed.
Learn more about grain sorghum
Grain Drying and Storage
Grain drying and storage tips help Arkansas producers during the postharvest season. Also, smartphone apps and Excel sheets are provided.
Learn more about grain drying and storage
Horticulture
Commercial Horticulture includes fruit, ornamental, turfgrass, vegetable, and herb production.
FieldWatch, Inc ®
Arkansas pesticide applicators can identify pesticide-sensitive crops and beehives to adjust their spraying accordingly.
Arkansas Discovery Farm
Arkansas's first horticulture discovery farm was established in 2019.
Peanuts
Arkansas is one of 13 primary peanut-producing states in the United States.
Learn more about peanuts
Rice
Arkansas is the nation’s largest rice-growing state, producing half the nation’s rice and nearly nine billion pounds annually.
Learn more about rice
Soybeans
Grow for the Green Soybean Yield Contest rewards producers who meet or exceed 100 bushels per acre.
Learn more about soybeans
Verification
On-farm demonstration of the research-based recommendations required to grow crops profitably.
Learn more about verification
Wheat
Cake flour made from Arkansas' soft red winter wheat is used for bakery goods like cookies and cakes.
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Row Crop Production Meetings
Are you a row crop producer in Arkansas? Winter production meetings begin in January.
See Upcoming Schedule
Industrial Hemp
Arkansas has enacted a law allowing industrial hemp production.
Learn more about industrial hemp
Row Crops Radio
Podcast that provides timely recommendations on row crop production in Arkansas
Listen to the Row Crops Radio
Fire as Crop Management Tool
Fire is a tool that has been used in farming for centuries.
Additional Resources
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Arkansas Row Crops BlogThe quickest way to access the latest news and recommendations from Extension specialists across all row crops, including corn, cotton, edamame, rice, soybeans and wheat. |
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Arkansas GrownThis website helps potential buyers locate Arkansas producers through venues such as Farmers' Markets and U Pick. |