News - May 2026

Five Arkansas 4-H members named finalists for Governor’s Award

LITTLE ROCK — For the first time in three decades, five Arkansas 4-H members have been named finalists for the Arkansas 4-H Governor’s Award.

Arkansas net farm income forecast to drop

LITTLE ROCK and FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Weighed down by low commodity prices, heavy fuel and fertilizer outlays and the costs of war, disease and weather, Arkansas’ net farm income is expected to fall for the fourth straight year, with farmers enduring on government support.

Arkansas Extension Homemakers Council celebrates social, community impact during EHC Month

LITTLE ROCK — Denise Bailey, member of the Garland County Extension Homemakers Council, said when she first became interested in the organization, she thought she was “just signing up to do a craft show and wound up getting a family.”

Arkansas Outdoor School, county day camps promise adventure and learning for youth and teens throughout summer

LITTLE ROCK — As Arkansas families set their schedules for the summer, the Cooperative Extension Service will offer several opportunities for day camps and overnight camps throughout the season.

Failure to Warn: NALC’s latest webinar dives into efforts to limit liability for pesticide manufacturers

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The National Agricultural Law Center will host an upcoming webinar, “Failure to Warn? A Look at Recent State and Federal Action on Pesticide Labeling,” on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from noon-1 p.m. EDT or 11 a.m. to noon CDT.

Oliveira joins UADA with focus on beef cattle production systems

HOPE, Ark. — Ramiro Oliveira, assistant professor of beef cattle production systems and integrated resource management, has joined the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture after recently completing post-doctoral research at Texas A&M AgriLife.