Division of Agriculture Releases 2026 Versions of Weed, Pest and Disease Management Guides

By Tracy Courage

Fast Facts:

• Three updated publications available: Recommended Chemicals for Weed and Brush Control, Insecticide Recommendations for Arkansas, and Arkansas Plant Disease Control Products Guide
• Free print editions available at county extension offices
• Free digital downloads at uaex.uada.edu/publications/new.aspx.

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LITTLE ROCK — The most widely used publications from the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture have been updated with the latest research-based recommendations for managing pests, weeds and diseases in row crop agriculture, as well as fruit, vegetable and garden production.

The 2026 publications include:

• MP44 — Recommended Chemicals for Weed and Brush Control
• MP144 — Insecticide Recommendations for Arkansas 
• MP154 — Arkansas Plant Disease Control Products Guide

More than 16,000 copies of the guides have been distributed to county extension offices, where they can be picked up free of charge. Digital copies of guides, along with other extension publications, are available online at uaex.uada.edu/publications/new.aspx.