The Arkansas Corn and Grain Sorghum Promotion Board approved $1,266,859 in funding for 28 research and promotion projects at its February 2–3, 2026 meeting. The approved projects will support the growth and market development of Arkansas’s corn and grain sorghum industries.
“The Arkansas Corn and Grain Sorghum Promotion Board plays a vital role in supporting our state’s corn and grain sorghum farmers,” said Trent Dabbs, Arkansas Corn and Grain Sorghum Promotion Board Chair. “By investing assessment dollars into research and promotion efforts, the board helps provide the tools and resources producers need to improve profitability and long-term sustainability.”
The board received 46 total proposals requesting more than $2.1 million in funding. Of those, eight promotion projects totaling $180,182 and 20 research projects totaling $1,086,677 were approved for fiscal year 2027. The request for proposals was open from December 5, 2025, to January 9, 2026. Funding decisions are made by board members at open public meetings.
Source : arkansas.gov