Farming

Today on The Outline: Possible LEARNS repeal falls short. Also, Arkansas Children's will use its largest donation ever to expand services in the region. Plus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns summer COVID-19 infections might rise.

Today on The Outline: Lawmakers rethink restrictions on cryptocurrency mines. Also, Northwest Arkansas endures record-high sales taxes. Plus, Walmart and PepsiCo collaborate to support farmers.

Cobblestone Farms Manager Nena Hammer to discuss an upcoming open house at the volunteer farming coomunity.

Water, malt, yeast and hops are the main ingredients for beer. After a three-year study to find what hops can grow in the Natural State, researchers are trying to find if local brewers would use locally grown hops. This could provide another way for producers to diversify their crops, enter an expanding brewery industry and introduce a local flavor in Arkansas’ beer scene

With the help of Jared Phillips, we're beginning a new monthly series with a focus on rural issues across the Ozarks and throughout the state of Arkansas.

Parts of Arkansas experienced rain this past week but most of the state remains in some form of drought. Many farmers are making decisions to care for animals and crops, while keeping their farm afloat. The University of Arkansas’ Extension held a webinar to prepare producers for what is happening and how they could be profitable when the dry spell eventually breaks.

Parts of Arkansas experienced rain this past week but most of the state remains in some form of drought. Many farmers are making decisions to care for animals and crops, while keeping their farm afloat. The University of Arkansas’ Extension held a webinar to prepare producers for what is happening and how they could be profitable when the dry spell eventually breaks.

More new programs are coming to northwest Arkansas aimed at helping both growers and consumers of local food.

More new programs are coming to northwest Arkansas aimed at helping both growers and consumers of local food.

Fallow for two years due to the global pandemic, the nonprofit Cobblestone Farms in west Fayetteville is regenerating this spring season with fresh staff and labor to sustainably grow food to market and donate to hunger relief agencies.