Arkansas Beef Council

06/18/2026

We had a great time at the Arkansas Travelers game last week celebrating Arkansas beef with fans from across the state. One lucky attendee took home a door prize filled with Arkansas Beef merchandise. If you’re headed to Dickey-Stephens Park this season, keep an eye out for us!

05/28/2026

The Arkansas Beef Council is proud to announce the Wombat Burger from Eoff’s Food Trailer in Delight as the winner of the 3rd Annual Arkansas’ Best Burger Contest.

Congratulations to Eoff’s and all of this year’s finalists for showcasing the best of Arkansas beef!

05/27/2026

Who’s ready to find out where the best burger in Arkansas is?

You voted, and soon we’ll share the results.

Here’s a quick reminder of this year’s regional finalists:

🍔 Region 1: Local Wagyu Burger – The Ozark Farmhouse , Clinton
🍔 Region 2: Double Burger – The Little Blue Market, Pocahontas
🍔 Region 3: Wombat Burger – Eoff’s Food Trailer, Delight
🍔 Region 4: Bubba Burger – Momma's Diner, Pine Bluff
🍔 Region 5: Bobby Burger – Bobby's Cafe, North Little Rock

Stay tuned for the big announcement.

05/19/2026

Today the Arkansas Beef Council announced funding for projects aimed at supporting the growth and market development of Arkansas beef. In FY27, $35,000 will support research projects and $97,000 will support promotion projects.

Read the full release: https://agriculture.arkansas.gov/news/arkansas-beef-council-approves-132000-in-funding-for-research-and-promotion/

05/12/2026

It's Arkansas Beef Month! We were proud to join Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the Arkansas Department of Agriculture in celebrating the proclamation honoring Arkansas beef and its powerful impact across our state.

From family farms to dinner tables, beef continues to shape our economy, strengthen rural communities, and reflect the best of Arkansas agriculture.

05/04/2026

We’re excited to share the top five finalists in this year's Best Burger Contest! Each of these burgers received the most nominations in its region, and one will go on to earn the title of Best Burger in Arkansas.

🍔 Region 1 Finalist: Local Wagyu Burger – The Ozark Farmhouse , Clinton

🍔 Region 2 Finalist: Double Burger – The Little Blue Market, Pocahontas

🍔 Region 3 Finalist: Wombat Burger – Eoff’s Food Trailer, Delight

🍔 Region 4 Finalist: Bubba Burger – Momma's Diner, Pine Bluff

🍔 Region 5 Finalist: Bobby Burger – Bobby's Cafe, North Little Rock

Learn more: https://www.arkansasbeef.org/best-burger-contest

04/30/2026

Reminder: Today is the last day to submit research and promotion proposals.

The Arkansas Beef Council is accepting research and promotion proposals through April 30, 2026. Projects should demonstrate clear benefits to Arkansas’s beef industry, including opportunities to strengthen production, expand markets, or support long‑term industry growth.

Learn more: https://agriculture.arkansas.gov/resources/about/boards-commissions/research-and-promotion-project-funding/

04/30/2026

Today is the final day to nominate and vote in Arkansas’s Best Burger Contest! Help us recognize the Arkansas restaurant serving a top‑quality 100% beef burger before nominations close at midnight: https://www.arkansasbeef.org/best-burger-contest

Daily voting ends tonight. Thank you for supporting Arkansas restaurants and the beef producers who make this contest possible!

04/25/2026

There are just 5 days left to submit your nomination for Arkansas’s Best Burger Contest. If your favorite Arkansas restaurant has not yet been nominated, now is the final opportunity. Nominations close April 30, 2026: https://www.arkansasbeef.org/best-burger-contest

You may vote once per day. Your support helps spotlight restaurants committed to serving high‑quality, 100% beef burgers.

04/20/2026

Only 10 days remain to nominate your pick for Arkansas’s Best Burger Contest. Help us recognize the Arkansas restaurant serving a standout 100% beef burger. Nominations close April 30, 2026: https://www.arkansasbeef.org/best-burger-contest

Daily voting is encouraged. Each vote supports local restaurants and Arkansas beef producers.