ARKANSAS SOYBEAN MONTH 2025
Each November, we spotlight the important role soybeans play in Arkansas’s agriculture and economy. Soybeans are the state’s largest row crop, planted on roughly three million acres annually and generating more than $2 billion in economic impact. This month is a chance to thank the producers, researchers, and communities behind these remarkable results. It is also an opportunity to explore how soybeans fuel our state’s future.
We are also commemorating a significant milestone: 100 years of soybean farming in Arkansas, as captured by the exhibit “The Miracle Bean: 100 Years of Soybeans in Arkansas.” The exhibit traces soybeans’ journey and insight into the influence of Jacob Hartz Sr. From the crop's earliest beginnings to its status today as a cornerstone of agriculture. Featuring historic photos, evolving technology, and local farm stories, "The Miracle Bean: 100 Years of Soybeans in Arkansas" is more than an exhibit but an experience.
Exhibit Tour Schedule
- Museum of the Arkansas Grand Prairie, Stuttgart, AR: November 2025 - May 2026
- Arkansas State Capitol Museum, Little Rock, AR: October 2026 - November 2026
With soybeans consistently ranking among the top ten producing states, Arkansas’s soybean industry is more than a crop. Soybeans provide us a community and a foundation for future innovation. This dual celebration — of November’s Soybean Month and the 100-year legacy — offers a moment to reflect on where we have been and where we are going in Arkansas agriculture.
A Special Message From Brad Doyle
One hundred years ago, soybeans were first planted in Arkansas, marking the beginning of a legacy that continues to shape our state’s farms, communities and economy. Today, soybeans stand as Arkansas’s top row crop and a driving force behind our leading industry: agriculture.
For a century, soybeans have helped push Arkansas forward, driving statewide growth and sustaining generations of farm families. Even through a challenging year, our producers continue to demonstrate the same grit and determination that have defined Arkansas agriculture for decades.
This November, the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board invites you to join us in celebrating 100 years of soybeans in Arkansas. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram throughout Arkansas Soybean Month as we honor the farmers whose hard work and innovation continue to power our state’s agricultural success.
Brad Doyle
Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board Chair
50 Years of ASPB
The ASPB celebrated 50 years of service to soybean producers in 2021. Here is the latest documentary looking back at the Board’s work helping Arkansas soybean producers.