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Arkansas is staring at one of its ugliest drought maps in months after the April 4 National Weather Service update said all counties remain in drought, with exceptional drought in central and northeast areas and no meaningful one-week improvement anywhere statewide.

By Juan Manuel Garro

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April 7, 2026

Farmers and ranchers across Arkansas just got another rough drought signal after the April 4 bulletin said recent dry weather is causing significant livestock and agriculture impacts, while enhanced fire danger continues spreading across the state.

By Juan Manuel Garro

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April 6, 2026

The latest Little Rock drought statement paints a grim spring picture for Arkansas after officials said all of the state remains in drought, over 93% is in D2 or worse, and dry conditions are already hitting livestock, agriculture and wildfire danger hard

By Juan Manuel Garro

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April 5, 2026

New World screwworm is back in the spotlight after FDA said veterinarians now have expanding prevention and treatment options, with emergency pathways covering companion animals and livestock as officials race to widen access to critical drugs.

By Juan Manuel Garro

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April 3, 2026

The New World screwworm fight just got more serious after FDA confirmed that animal drug sponsors are working through multiple approval and authorization pathways, giving veterinarians a growing toolbox to prevent or treat myiasis in several species.

By Juan Manuel Garro

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April 2, 2026

Grain traders got a jaw-dropping late-March surprise when soybeans and wheat ripped higher after USDA data showed tighter planting intentions than expected, while hopes of a possible end to the Iran war added even more drama to an already explosive session.

By Juan Manuel Garro

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April 1, 2026

What looked like a routine Monday turned into a high-stakes market scramble as war-driven oil strength, mixed grain action and a fresh 145,000-metric-ton U.S. corn sale collided just hours before one of spring’s most anticipated USDA report days.

By Juan Manuel Garro

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March 31, 2026

Russia’s animal health crisis just got even messier after authorities blamed pasteurellosis and rabies for a Siberian outbreak that killed thousands, while a March 20 USDA report raised concerns the real problem could involve unconfirmed foot-and-mouth disease.

By Juan Manuel Garro

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March 31, 2026

A nasty late-Friday reversal rocked grain markets on March 27 as soybeans and bean oil led the drop after the EPA biofuel update disappointed traders, while crude oil jumped $4.02 a barrel and the Dow sank more than 642 points in a jittery session.

By Juan Manuel Garro

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March 29, 2026

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Arkansas is staring at one of its ugliest drought maps in months after the April 4 National Weather Service update said all counties remain in drought, with exceptional drought in central and northeast areas and no meaningful one-week improvement anywhere statewide.

Farmers and ranchers across Arkansas just got another rough drought signal after the April 4 bulletin said recent dry weather is causing significant livestock and agriculture impacts, while enhanced fire danger continues spreading across the state.

The latest Little Rock drought statement paints a grim spring picture for Arkansas after officials said all of the state remains in drought, over 93% is in D2 or worse, and dry conditions are already hitting livestock, agriculture and wildfire danger hard

New World screwworm is back in the spotlight after FDA said veterinarians now have expanding prevention and treatment options, with emergency pathways covering companion animals and livestock as officials race to widen access to critical drugs.

The New World screwworm fight just got more serious after FDA confirmed that animal drug sponsors are working through multiple approval and authorization pathways, giving veterinarians a growing toolbox to prevent or treat myiasis in several species.

Grain traders got a jaw-dropping late-March surprise when soybeans and wheat ripped higher after USDA data showed tighter planting intentions than expected, while hopes of a possible end to the Iran war added even more drama to an already explosive session.

What looked like a routine Monday turned into a high-stakes market scramble as war-driven oil strength, mixed grain action and a fresh 145,000-metric-ton U.S. corn sale collided just hours before one of spring’s most anticipated USDA report days.

Russia’s animal health crisis just got even messier after authorities blamed pasteurellosis and rabies for a Siberian outbreak that killed thousands, while a March 20 USDA report raised concerns the real problem could involve unconfirmed foot-and-mouth disease.

A nasty late-Friday reversal rocked grain markets on March 27 as soybeans and bean oil led the drop after the EPA biofuel update disappointed traders, while crude oil jumped $4.02 a barrel and the Dow sank more than 642 points in a jittery session.

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