Arkansas agriculture leader discusses conservation funding during U.S. Senate hearing | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Arkansas agriculture leader discusses conservation funding during U.S. Senate hearing | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

WASHINGTON -- One Arkansas agriculture leader testified before members of a U.S. Senate committee about the next Farm Bill and the importance of supporting federal conservation programs in a future legislative package.

Lawmakers approve budget for agriculture, natural resources

State representatives approved a budget from the Senate on Tuesday that would increase funding for agriculture and natural resources departments by $682,000 compared to the current fiscal year. The budget for the upcoming 2025-26 fiscal year prioritizes funding to prevent…

Boozman welcomes Eastern Arkansas farmer at Senate Ag Committee hearing

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) welcomed Arkansas farmer Brad Doyle to share his perspective on the current state of the agricultural economy and the importance of conservation programs to the industry before members of the committee. Doyle is a third-generation farmer who grows soybeans, rice and wheat in […]