News - August 2025

Rice and soybeans to be highlighted at Pine Tree Field Day on August 14

COLT, Ark. — The latest rice and soybean research and recommendations will be the focus of the upcoming Pine Tree Field Day on Thursday, Aug. 14.

Howard County 4-H team wins 2025 Arkansas 4-H Food Challenge

LITTLE ROCK — For the Howard County 4-H Culinary Clovers, their first-place win at the 2025 Arkansas 4-H Food Challenge came as the result of quick thinking, teamwork and months of practice.

Rice Research and Extension Center to host annual field day

STUTTGART, Ark. — One of Arkansas’ longest-running institutions focused on the art and science of rice production will hold its annual field day on Thursday, Aug. 7.

Rice milling yields and ‘Make America Healthy Again’ top discussions at 2025 NERREC Field Day

HARRISBURG, Ark. — From the broad scope of national agricultural law, to the more narrow perspective of Arkansas rice conditions, the Northeast Rice Research and Extension Center Field Day covered all bases for corn, rice and soybean producers in Arkansas.

Arkansas 4-H forestry team wins first place at National 4-H Forestry Invitational

WESTON, W.Va. — The Arkansas competitor who wound up with the highest individual score at the National 4-H Forestry Invitational said she knew little about forestry when she was invited to join what would become the national-title-winning Montgomery County team.

Lonoke County 4-H, Master Gardeners team up to host Green Thumb Camp

LONOKE, Ark. — When deciding on a theme for Lonoke County Extension’s last 4-H day camp of the summer, Kristi Warren turned to the Master Gardeners to share their plant knowledge and passion for horticulture. 

Arkansas 4-H Foundation awards more than $100,000 in scholarships, sponsorships

LITTLE ROCK — Paying for college got a little easier for several Arkansas 4-H members.

The Arkansas 4-H Foundation awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships and sponsorships to 4-H members who have demonstrated excellence in their projects and leadership abilities.