Arkansas Crop Per Drop Contest

Jon Carroll with his facsimile check from Delta Plastics for placing first in the Zero Grade Rice Division in 2025 @CropPerDropAr contest. Thanks to Delta Plastics for being a sponsor in the contest.

First meter installation for 2026 in @CropPerDropAr contest. This rice field is in Chicot County on the Matt Grubbs Farm. Thanks to Kurt Beaty for assisting with the installation.

Congratulations to Zack Brown of Clay County for placing second in soybeans in the 2025 @CropPerDropAr Irrigation Contest.

The 2025 @cropperdropar contest report has been posted on our UADA Irrigation website. click on the following hyperlink to read the report: uaex.uada.edu/environment-na…

Congratulations to Seth Tucker of Drew County for his first place finish in the Row Rice Division of the @CropPerDropAr contest. Here he is shown receiving his irrometer prize. Seth is a multi-year participant.

Congratulations to Patrick Hambrick and family of White County (second from left) for placing first in the levee rice division of the @cropperdropar contest. This was Patrick's first year to enter.

Congratulations to Jon Carroll of Monroe County for placing first in the Zero Grade division of the @CropPerDropAr contest for 2025. Not only did Jon win his division, but he also had the highest water use efficiency for all rice in 2025.

Congratulations to Zack Brown of Clay County for winning the Corn Division of the @cropperdropar contest for 2025. This was Zack's first time to enter the contest.

Congratulations to John Allen McGraw for placing first in the soybean division of the 2025 Crop Per Drop Contest. John farms in Lincoln County, and has been a multi year contestant. He has entered several different crops. This is not his only first place finish.

We had great success at the National Master Irrigation Summit!💧States shared program details and collaboratively built a shared framework. This will ensure a consistent Master Irrigator curriculum focused on highly efficient water management across the network! #MasterIrrigator

Rice #Harvest2025 in Monroe County. This farm participated in the 2025 Arkansas Irrigation Yield Contest @CropPerDropAr. This contest is held every year by @AginArk & @AR_Extension Past irrigation yield contest results: uaex.uada.edu/environment-na…

Row rice harvest wrapped up on the Karl Garner farm in Cross County. Karl has won multiple categories in ⁦@CropPerDropAr⁩. Thanks Jenna Martin and Rick Wimberley on the harvest crew. Good luck Karl.

Soybean harvest on the Zack Brown farm in Clay County. Zack entered fields in both soybean and corn in ⁦@CropPerDropAr⁩ . Thanks Rick Wimberley for harvesting support on a beautiful late summer Saturday. Good luck Zack.

Join us in Clay county August 5 to learn about our tailwater pump!

Sharpen your skills and boost your efficiency! Our Most Crop Per Drop contest encourages efficient water management. Visit the link for more information: #ArkansasAgriculture" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">uaex.uada.edu/environment-na… #ArkansasIrrigation #SustainableAgriculture

Our Most Crop Per Drop contest isn’t just about winning- it’s about pioneering the future of sustainable farming! The contest gives farmers the opportunity to test their ability to reduce energy, optimize water use, reduce labor, and improve profitability. #ArkansasIrrigation

For questions contact a contest official or your local county extension agent. Contest officials include Russ Parker 870-636-1329, Chris Henry 785-741-0393, Harper Summers 870-217-6693, Brett Gordon 501-388-3396, Robert Goodson 870-995-4505, and Rick Wimberly 870-588-1943.

Ready to improve your irrigation efficiency? Enter your rice, corn, and/or soybeans in the 2025 Most Crop Per Drop contest and show off your yields! Register at irrigation-contest.herokuapp.com/contest-form #ArkansasIrrigation #ArkansasAgriculture #SustainableAgriculture

Congratulations to our Levee Rice Winners in our 2024 Most Crop Per Drop contest! Want to maximize your yield with minimal water input? There’s still time to enter the 2025 contest! Check out the link to learn more: uaex.uada.edu/environment-na…

There is still time to enter the Most Crop Per Drop contest! Click on the link to learn more: uaex.uada.edu/environment-na… #Arkansas #arkansasirrigation #arkansasagriculture #universityofarkansas #UADA