Clay County Extension Service- Piggott, AR

07/28/2026

Peanut farmers, consultants and other agriculture industry professionals are invited to the 2026 peanut field day on Aug. 5 at the Jackson County Extension Center in Newport, Arkansas.

Registration will begin at 4:00 p.m., and a facility tour will begin at 4:20 p.m. Registration is free, and attendees will be served dinner at 6:30 p.m.

Among the topics slated for discussion are managing a failed inoculation, the use of growth regulators, w**d control programs, disease management and insect concerns and control.
Read the article: https://www.uaex.uada.edu/media-resources/news/2026/july/07-23-2026-ark-peanut-fd-26.aspx

07/28/2026

⏰ ATTENTION! Only a few days left! Applications for the 2026 Grow for the Green Soybean Yield Challenge are due Saturday, Aug. 1. Enter now for your shot at cash prizes up to $7,500. Download your application here: https://pulse.ly/b5xkxzhey2

07/28/2026

Come join us next Monday!

06/30/2026

REMINDER: All agricultural use of dicamba products is prohibited in Arkansas from July 1–Oct. 31. Applying dicamba after this cut-off date restriction is a violation of Arkansas State Plant Board rules, and could result in a penalty of up to $25,000 for each violation.

06/30/2026

Would you like to learn more about the New World Screwworm? Join us for a webinar on Thursday, July 2 at 11:30 a.m. (EST) that will cover history, current status, identification, animal movement, and much more!

Click this link to register: https://uada.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fXzKb-6GTdCpNEA89hM2vA #/registration

06/16/2026

05/29/2026

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 # R0085776

04/20/2026

‼️THIS CLASS IS CANCELED‼️

🐔 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!!

04/15/2026

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

04/14/2026

🐔 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!!