The U.S. Drought Monitor is jointly produced by the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. (Map courtesy of NDMC.)

Meaningful rain fell in parts of the High Plains

Texas A&M AgriLife Research’s Grazingland Animal Nutrition Lab utilizes manure analysis to provide precise data on forage quality and livestock nutritional demands, empowering livestock producers to make informed management decisions and improve operational efficiency. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Experts: Collaboration can strengthen cattle performance

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (center) poses for a photo with 4-H members Adeline Dixon and Caroline Dixon (front) who raised the turkeys that Sanders pardoned on Nov. 20, 2025, during a ceremony at the Governor's Mansion in Little Rock. With them are from left: Arkansas Agriculture Secretary Wes Ward, Arkansas 4-H State Officers team members, and FFA members. UADA photo / Ben Aaron

Governor Sanders pardons prize-winning turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving holiday

New Mexico Department of Agriculture

New Mexico latest state to report EHM/EHV-1

Mother with daughter washing hands in sink at home. (Adobe Stock │ #263075392 - Cavan for Adobe)

Sanders announces more than $153 million in Arkansas water projects

Arkansas Farm To You program

Arkansas Farm to You exhibit at North Little Rock

The U.S. Drought Monitor is jointly produced by the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. (Map courtesy of NDMC.)

Dry weather dominated much of the High Plains

Soybean farm in summer with bright sky. (iStock │ #158507365 - sharply_done)

Arkansas net farm income projected to decline by 8 percent in 2025