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Learn More Meet Our Board - [Resources](https://corn-sorghum.org/resources/) - Resources Resources Previous Meeting Minutes 03/28/2025 11/05/2025 7/08/2025 2/03/2025 11/12/2024 7/23/2024 4/4/2024 2/21-22/2024 1/30/2024 Crops Arkansas Corn and Grain Sorghum Board The Arkansas Corn and Grain Sorghum Board was established to provide Arkansas's growers with the tools and resources necessary to improve profitability and sustainability. Phone: 501-225-1598 Email: info@agriculture.arkansas.gov Website: corn-sorghum.org Arkansas Rice Research & - [Ag in the Classroom](https://corn-sorghum.org/promotions-ag-in-the-classroom/) - Agriculture in the Classroom The Arkansas Corn and Grain Sorghum Board sponsors a number of Ag-in-the-Classroom programs. Through a grant, the Board has made the Corn Ag Readers and Poultry Ag Readers available to Arkansas classrooms free of charge. Additionally, a limited number of the Good Things from Arkansas and Growing Smarter are available. For - [Contact](https://corn-sorghum.org/contact/) - Contact Leave Us A Message Contact Us Arkansas Department of Agriculture Email: amy.lyman@agriculture.arkansas.gov Phone: (501) 219-6323 | Mobile (501) 410-4616 - [Tommy Young, Chairman](https://corn-sorghum.org/tommy-young/) - Name: Tommy Young Position: Board Member Appointed to the Board: 2003 What is your background in agriculture? I’ve been involved in my family’s farm since I was in the third grade. I’ve seen the industry evolve and made sure to educate myself as those changes happened. I’ve worked with a number of agricultural organizations and - [Perry Galloway](https://corn-sorghum.org/perry-galloway/) - Name: William “Perry” Galloway Position: Board Member Appointed to the Board: 2024 National Corn Growers Association Delegate What is your background in Agriculture? I was raised on a farm in Woodruff County and currently farm about 10,000 acres of corn, soybeans, cotton, and rice. Did you always want to be a farmer? There was never - [Jason Felton](https://corn-sorghum.org/about/board-members/jason-felton/) - Name: Jason Felton Appointed to the Board: 2016 What is your background in Agriculture? I grew up on our family farm. Did you always want to be a farmer? No. I actually wanted to become any kind of a professional athlete. How did you go from athletics to farming? After I graduated from college, I - [Kenny Falwell, Secretary/Treasurer](https://corn-sorghum.org/kenny-falwell/) - Name: Kenny Falwell Position: Board Member Appointed to the Board: 2016 What is your background in Agriculture? I am a seasoned farmer with 50-plus years in production agriculture. Did you always want to be a farmer? No, I actually went to college with intentions of becoming a medical doctor. What path did you take to - [Matt Smith](https://corn-sorghum.org/matt-smith/) - Name: Matt Smith Position: Secretary Appointed to the Board: 2023 - [Matt Gammill](https://corn-sorghum.org/matt-gammill/) - Name: Matt Gammill Position: Vice-Chairman Appointed to the Board: 2023 - [Trent Dabbs](https://corn-sorghum.org/trent-dabbs/) - Name: Trent Dabbs Position: Chairman Appointed to the Board: 2011 National Corn Growers Association Delegate What is your background in agriculture? I am a 4th generation farmer. I grew up on the family farm. After college, I came back and formed a partnership with my dad and still farm land that has been in our - [Board Members](https://corn-sorghum.org/about/board-members/) - Arkansas Corn and Grain Sorghum Board Members The Arkansas Corn and Grain Sorghum Board consists of 7 corn and/or grain sorghum producers, appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate. Terms last a period of two years, and while members contribute many hours of their time managing the program, they serve without pay. Get - [About](https://corn-sorghum.org/about/) - Corn & Grain Sorghum in Arkansas About the Board The Arkansas Corn and Grain Sorghum Board was established to provide Arkansas's growers with the tools and resources necessary to improve profitability and sustainability. According to USDA data, the top ten grain sorghum-producing states account for 90 percent of total U.S. acres planted. Average Arkansas production - [Research Studies](https://corn-sorghum.org/research-studies/) - Research Studies Welcome to our collection of previous research studies. This page serves as a valuable resource, providing in-depth insights into corn and grain sorghum production. Each study represents a collaborative effort between experts, growers, county Extension agents, and specialists. Through rigorous investigation and analysis, these studies have yielded valuable findings and recommendations to enhance - [Allocations](https://corn-sorghum.org/allocations/) - Allocations The Arkansas Corn and Grain Sorghum Board has worked since its inception in 1997 to develop a viable research program divided between the two commodities based upon the percentage of the check-off collected from each. The Board prides itself on being able to put virtually all of the producer invested funds back into - [Verification Program](https://corn-sorghum.org/for-farmers-verification-program/) - Verification Program The Verification Program is a long-standing initiative aimed at helping growers achieve profitability in corn and grain sorghum farming in Arkansas. This interdisciplinary program brings together county Extension agents, Extension specialists, and researchers to provide on-farm demonstrations of research-based recommendations. Whether you're a new or experienced grower, The Verification Program offers valuable insights - [Crop Budgeting Tools](https://corn-sorghum.org/for-farmers-crop-budgeting-tools/) - Crop Budgeting Tools Crop enterprise budgets in Excel are interactive versions of the printed budgets contained in the publication 2025 Crop Enterprise Budgets. Interactive budgets enable users to change data related to specific operations. Costs and returns are calculated based on changes within an Excel spreadsheet. Get access to the tools with the button or - [Performance Testing](https://corn-sorghum.org/for-farmers-performance-testing/) - Performance Testing Corn performance tests are conducted each year in Arkansas by the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. The tests provide information to companies marketing seed within the state, and aid the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service in formulating recommendations for producers. View Report - [Drying, Storage and Safety](https://corn-sorghum.org/for-farmers-grain-drying-and-storage/) - Drying, Storage and Safety The Arkansas Corn and Grain Sorghum Board is dedicated to supporting farmers by funding research on best practices for storing and drying corn and sorghum. With this information, new farmers can gain a solid understanding of the fundamentals of grain handling, while experienced farmers can benefit from the latest insights and - [Production Handbooks](https://corn-sorghum.org/for-farmers-production-handbooks/) - Production Handbooks The University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service’s Corn Production Handbook and Grain Sorghum Production Handbook guidelines and recommendations are based upon research funded, in part, by the Arkansas Corn Grower checkoff funds administered by the Arkansas Corn and Grain Sorghum Promotion Board. The Corn and Grain Sorghum Research Verification Program (CGSRVP) is contributing - [Arkansas Future Ag Leaders](https://corn-sorghum.org/promotions-arkansas-future-ag-leaders/) - Arkansas Future Ag Leaders The Arkansas Future Ag Leaders (AFAL) is a program that aims to develop and cultivate the next generation of agricultural leaders in Arkansas. It is a joint initiative of the Arkansas Farm Bureau and the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. The program is open to high school students - [U.S. Grains Council](https://corn-sorghum.org/promotions-us-grains-council/) - U.S. Grains Council The U.S. Grains Council is a non-profit organization whose mission is to develop markets, enable trade, and improve lives. The Arkansas Corn and Grain Sorghum Board actively support the U.S. Grains Council through both monetary and human capital. The Grains Council works to promote U.S. corn, sorghum and barley around the world. - [Arkansas Irrigation Contest](https://corn-sorghum.org/promotions-arkansas-irrigation-contest/) - Arkansas Irrigation Contest The Arkansas Irrigation Contest is an annual competition organized by the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture and the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission. The contest aims to promote efficient and sustainable irrigation practices among Arkansas farmers and to recognize those who achieve high levels of efficiency in their irrigation systems. The - [National Corn Growers Association](https://corn-sorghum.org/promotions-national-corn-growers-associations/) - National Corn Growers Association The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is a non-profit organization that represents corn farmers in the United States. It was founded in 1957 and has its headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. The NCGA's mission is to create and increase opportunities for corn growers and to enhance their productivity and profitability. The