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Farm Trail Friday takes us this week to Alma to talk with Randy Arnold at the Arnold Family Farm Store. He shares the farm’s history and how transparency with customers and other farmers is the key to his success. To learn more visit arfarmtrail.com.

On this episode of the Arkansas AgCast, we unpack several developments that could have a big impact on Arkansas agriculture. We break down an additional federal review for certain Farm Service Agency loans, which is raising concerns among farmers and lawmakers alike. We also examine how escalating tariffs are threatening ag exports. We look at the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting and what the uncertain interest rate outlook could mean for farmers and rural businesses. Plus, we spotlight two new Arkansas appointments to key USDA leadership roles. It’s a packed episode with news for farmers and ranchers across Arkansas.

When first-year Rison ag teacher Josey Sorrells stumbled onto a cross-section of a pine tree in her shop, she had no idea what she had uncovered. This tree cookie was a piece of the former national champion loblolly pine that was grown in Cleveland County. That revelation set her and her students on a journey to preserve a slice of Arkansas history.

The Arkansas Farm Family of the Year program has announced its 2025 County Farm Families of the Year.

Now a featured stop on the Arkansas Farm Trail, Holland Bottom Farm in Cabot has long been a favorite destination for strawberries. What started with just 10 acres and a cotton wagon in 1982 has grown into a thriving business, complete with a storefront featuring a variety of offerings. Tim and Leslie Odom take pride in the success they’ve built and feel blessed to work alongside their children, including their daughter Haley, who has expanded the farm’s digital presence.

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On this week’s Arkansas AgCast, the EPA releases new insecticide regulations aimed at protecting endangered species while giving farmers more flexibility. A destructive fungus is threatening Arkansas strawberry crops, and experts are working fast to understand it. China says it won’t rely on U.S. grain imports, raising questions about future trade. And drivers will have more fuel options this summer thanks to an E15 waiver from the EPA. You won't want to miss this episode of the state’s only weekly ag news program. Listen now:

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Flooding persists along the Cache River, more than 2 weeks after heavy rains hit the area. For Kenny Clark of Grubbs, the persistence of floodwaters further darkens the outlook on this year’s crop. After 55 years of farming, he’s never seen water levels this high, and most of his acres may remain unplanted this season.