Clay County Arkansas - UADA

Congratulations Cary Wilson!

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In‑crop dicamba applications are permitted from April 16 through June 30. Applicators must follow all label requirements, including buffer zone and temperature restrictions, to help protect neighboring crops and sensitive areas.

Testing has confirmed a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in a commercial poultry flock in Clay County. The farm is under quarantine, and response and containment measures are underway. Poultry growers in the region are urged to stay alert for signs of HPAI and continue following strict biosecurity practices to protect their flocks.

Learn more: https://agriculture.arkansas.gov/animals/poultry/avian-influenza

🐔 Poultry Biosecurity Class Announcement 🐔

Join us for an upcoming Poultry Biosecurity Class on April 23! This class will cover important practices to help protect your flock from disease and keep your birds healthy.

Whether you’re a backyard poultry owner or a larger producer, this training is a great opportunity to learn practical, effective biosecurity measures.

📅 Date: April 23
📍 Location: Piggott Extension Office, 148 E. Main St. Piggott AR
⏰ Time: 6:00 p.m.

We ask that you RSVP for the meeting if you plan to attend! You can scan the QR code below and fill out the form or use this link https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/bmEfkgciHc

Protect your flock!!

Thank you Zack Brown for planting our corn hybrid trial. Valuable on farm performance data.

UADA is currently seeking a County Extension Agent - Family and Consumer Science in the Clay County Extension Office. For details or to apply, visit http://uada.edu/jobs Posting # R0083826

We’re hiring!

Extension Jobs, Employment in Piggott, AR | Indeed 68 Extension jobs available in Piggott, AR on Indeed.com. Apply to Liaison, Account Manager, Customer Service Technician and more!

The Abandoned Pesticide Collection held on April 1, 2026, was a tremendous success! We had an outstanding turnout from farmers, applicators, and dealers for the Clay/Greene Spring 2026 Collection.
Thanks to everyone’s participation and support, we successfully collected a total of 95,801 pounds of disposal waste — a significant accomplishment that reflects the commitment to environmental stewardship and safe pesticide disposal in our communities.Clay County Extension Service- Piggott, ARArkansas Department of Agriculture

We had a great state meeting and I learned so much. The future of Arkansas agriculture is bright.