The sudden announcement that Delta Peanut will permanently close its Jonesboro, Arkansas, shelling operation is more than another plant closure. For farmers across Arkansas, southeast Missouri and northeast Louisiana, it raises serious questions about peanut marketing, storage, grower contracts and the future of a crop that has become increasingly important to the Mid-South… and the […]
Archives for September 11, 2026
The High Cost of Growing Peanuts in Arkansas: Farmers Face More Than Just Production Risk
Peanuts have become an important alternative crop for farmers in parts of Arkansas, particularly on the lighter, sandier soils of the Delta. They provide another rotation option alongside cotton, soybeans, corn and rice and, under the right circumstances, can generate attractive returns… but peanuts aren’t an easy crop to grow. They require specialized equipment, significant […]
Key Figures in the Civil War from Helena, Arkansas
After spending some time researching my mom’s family’s (Davis) connection to Jefferson Davis, I thought it might be interesting to look into some key players in the confederacy that were either from Helena or who settled in Helena. Contemporary Arkansas historical sources identify seven Confederate generals or general-level commanders associated with Phillips County, although two—Charles […]