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Arkansas Farmers Seek Emergency Aid Amid $1.145B Crisis

9/6/2025

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Arkansas farmers face a severe economic crisis, with projected losses per acre: soybeans (-$85.02), rice (-$258.84), corn (-$273.71), and cotton (-$352.75).
Rice prices have dropped 40% from last year, increasing bankruptcy risks.
Farmers have requested emergency federal funding for immediate aid.
Agriculture Secretary Rollins is pursuing long-term solutions and trade deals.
The Arkansas Agricultural Council anticipates a $1.145 billion shortfall for 2025.

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Story summary

Arkansas farmers face a severe economic crisis, with projected losses per acre: soybeans (-$85.02), rice (-$258.84), corn (-$273.71), and cotton (-$352.75).
Rice prices have dropped 40% from last year, increasing bankruptcy risks.
Farmers have requested emergency federal funding for immediate aid.
Agriculture Secretary Rollins is pursuing long-term solutions and trade deals.
The Arkansas Agricultural Council anticipates a $1.145 billion shortfall for 2025.