Arkansas: Agricultural Facts & Statistics

Animals and Livestock

Swimming to Success: Arkansas Aquaculture Boosts Economy

Arkansas’ diverse aquaculture industry, including catfish and baitfish, contributes to the state’s economy.

Broilers Top the List of Ag Commodities in Arkansas

Between 21 and 25 million chickens are processed weekly in Arkansas, making broilers the top agricultural commodity for the state.

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Connecting Farmers and Consumers

Arkansas Farmers Markets Provide Fresh, Local Food

Arkansas Farmers Markets continue to grow with consumer interest in the buying local movement.

Arkansas Grown Program Connects Farmers and Consumers

The Arkansas Grown marketing program connects local farmers and consumers through website, logo.

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Industry Overview

Going Global: Company Success Illustrates Importance of Ag Exports

Bruce Oakley Inc., in Little Rock shows the importance of ag exports for Arkansas with their company’s success story.

Arkansas Century Farms Preserve the Past

Arkansas Century farms have deep roots in history.

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Top Crops

Snacking on Soy: Arkansas Grows Edamame Commercially

Arkansas became the first state in the nation to begin growing commercial edamame in 2012.

Peanut Production Gains Popularity in Arkansas

Arkansas farmers are picking up peanut production in the state, thanks to the suitable land.

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Agriculture Council of Arkansas	Arkansas Cattlemen's Association	Arkansas Farm Bureau
Arkansas Grown	Arkansas Parks & Tourism	Arkansas Soybean Producers
Arkansas State University	Armor Seed LLC	Bruce Oakley Inc.
Dover Dixon Horne PLLC	Farm Credit	Greenway Equipment Inc.
Heifer International	Matthews Ridgeview Farms	Producers Rice Mill
Rice Federation	Riceland Foods Inc.	The Poultry Federation
Tyson Foods Inc.	University of Arkansas – Division of Agriculture

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