“We’re honored to invest in the future of agriculture by supporting ‘Beyond the Classroom Experiences’ at Arkansas State’s College of Agriculture,” said Mike Williams, regional vice president agricultural lending at Farm Credit Mid-America.
Construction on the new addition has hit a stumbling block after the discovery of non-compliant materials installed on the project.
Agricultural operations in Arkansas have been significantly impacted by recent winter storms.
The City of Jonesboro will receive $1 million in federal funds to execute flood improvement recommendations from its “Master Watershed Plan.”
A $100,000 gift from Nancy Benson Ward will support future veterinary students at Arkansas State University through the newly established Dr. Bill W. Benson Memorial Scholarship.
Scott Flannigan, a Craighead County soybean producer, was announced a 2025 Grow for the Green Soybean Yield Challenge winner.
A-State’s upcoming College of Veterinary Medicine remains on track for a fall opening with accreditation and facility construction proceeding as expected, A-State Chancellor Todd Shields told board members.
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library has several events planned for all ages during February.
It is just one of many partnerships A-State is exploring for the CVM, which also includes area veterinarians, government agencies, and more.
The burn ban that was in effect for Craighead County was lifted Wednesday.