News - August 2026

 

Date Article
Aug. 4, 2026

Science-based solutions for resilient farming highlighted at Rice and Soybean Field Day

HARRISBURG, Ark. — As tight margins continue to challenge Arkansas farmers, University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture researchers are focused on providing recommendations that improve profitability and long-term resilience.

Aug. 3, 2026

Ongoing fungicide study supports scouting, deliberate use of fungicide in soybeans

 

LITTLE ROCK — A bedrock principle of efficient farming is scouting your fields before applying pesticides — whether herbicides, insecticides or fungicides. This not only helps farmers save money but reduces the likelihood of pesticide resistance developing as well.

Aug. 3, 2026

Drone + software adds up to significant irrigation savings

WEINER, Ark. — With a drone, three pieces of software and about 60 minutes, Mike Hamilton and Walker Harris could be saving one farmer 28 hours of running a power unit and millions of gallons of irrigation water this season.

Aug. 3, 2026

NALC webinar will discuss how to navigate federal child labor laws

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Agricultural employers navigating federal child labor laws can gain practical legal guidance during the National Agricultural Law Center’s free August webinar.