... Hank Chaney, longtime extension agent for Prairie County, is picking up where Faulkner County's longtime agent, Bill Dodgen left off. Dodgen retired in January. In his office at the Faulkner County Natural Resource Center, Chaney discussed ...

Newly retired Faulkner County Extension Agent Bill Dodgen was honored Monday night with a reception at the Faulkner County Natural Resource Conservation Center. Dodgen's last day in ...

... trouble," he said. Some of the crop could be saved if waters recede before Monday, Faulkner County Extension Agent Bill Dodgen said. "It just depends on how long the water stays," Dodgen said. "In the stage the wheat's in now it can stay ...

... county has meant local farmers' plans are up in the air until the water goes down. Faulkner County Extension Agent Bill Dodgen said farmers who planted wheat in the fall to be harvested in June have troubles because much of it has been underwater ...

... or round red tomatoes are the sources of the outbreak, according to the statement. Faulkner County Extension Agent Bill Dodgen said home grown tomatoes should be fine as long as they are properly washed. - Advertisement - "As long as people ...

... baling hay, planting soybeans, and fertilizing pastures, hay fields and rice, Faulkner County Extension Agent Bill Dodgen reported in his crop report. Farmers had six days suitable for field work. Soil moisture was 10 percent short, 90 ...

... and vegetables, baling hay, spot planting soybeans, and fertilizing hay fields and rice, County Extension Agent Bill Dodgen reported in his weekly crop report. Last week farmers had seven days suitable for field work. Soil moisture was 15 ...

... exceeding 100 degrees, local farmers were thankful for Thursday's rains, according to Faulkner County Extension Agent Bill Dodgen. "We're thankful for the rain. Several areas got very little. We're hoping we will get more tonight," he said ...

... and 70s in the past few months. On Monday, Little Rock tied its record high of 75 degrees. County Extension Agent Bill Dodgen said there has already been some budding on shrubs and trees. The fruit and wheat crops are also developing faster ...

... Thinning peaches and apples, planting rice and land preparation for planting soybeans were also among the activities. Bill Dodgen, Faulkner County agent for the Cooperative Extension Service, reported soil moisture was 100 percent and two days ...