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A decline in Arkansas cotton acres is part of the story behind the decline in the number of cotton gins (U of a System Division of Agriculture file photo)
Arkansas, Cotton, Cotton, Crops, Midwestern Region

Arkansas loses a cotton gin in 2023, reflecting larger trend

At first glance, the loss of a cotton gin in Arkansas seems to reflect the waning number of cotton acres in any given year, but the picture is a little more complex. Read More

Cotton, Crops

Cotton sees historically strong and volatile prices in 2022

Crops, Row Crops

High input costs, weed pressure top concerns for growers gearing up for 2022



Sharp increases in wheat inputs, falling futures markets complicate planting decisions

Rising grain prices drain Arkansas’ catfish industry

Arkansas winter wheat acres highest in 4 years

Arkansas planned rice acreage increases

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

China trade issues dominate 2018 U.S. ag economy

As Arkansas cotton acres rebound, so do gin numbers

Arkansas acreage report shows increased planting for all grains

  • By Mary Hightower, U of A System Division of Agriculture