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Little green plant on crack dry ground, concept drought. (Adobe Stock │ #197359617 - sawitreelyaon)
Arkansas, Drought, Midwestern Region, Regional Roundup, Water, Weather

Arkansas drought lingers as nature moves beyond usual rainy spring

Persistent drought in Arkansas is forcing farmers to irrigate earlier and reconsider crop plans, especially for rice. Read More

Baling hay in Faulkner County on May 16, 2025. Hay growers are trying to work between the raindrops, but are struggling this spring. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo by Kevin Lawson.)
Arkansas, Crops, Forage Crops, Hay Range Pasture, Midwestern Region

Rain, cool weather delaying hay

Crops, Soybeans

Fierce storms strip leaves from soybeans, damage farm buildings

Early planting surges ahead, even as rain makes for slow work in some parts of state

  • By Ryan McGeeney, U of A System Division of Agriculture

Arkansans assessing storm damage to ag assets