LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Feb. 28 -- The Arkansas Department of Agriculture issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Board Approves $3.08 Million in Funding The Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Board approved $3,080,000 in funding for 34 research projects at its February 25, 2026 meeting. The approved projects will support the growth and market development of Arkansas's rice industry. "To improve profitability and long-term sustainabilit  more