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Arkansas Farm Trail | Sta-N-Step Blueberry Farm

Sta-N-Step berry farm in Washington County is a go-to spot for u-pick berries. With over 30 years of experience, Les Dozier has built quite the selection of blueberries, blackberries and raspberries. Watch to find out more about this new addition to the Arkansas Farm Trail.
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Senate Farm Bill Proposal, July 4th Cookout Cost and Much More

On this episode, we break down the Senate Agriculture Committee's newly released farm bill draft, including proposed updates to the farm safety net, crop insurance, specialty crop programs and rural development. We also look at new research showing how low Mississippi River levels can reduce the prices farmers receive for their grain, discuss the White House's request for additional farm assistance and share the results of American Farm Bureau's annual Fourth of July Cookout Survey.
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Screwworm a Threat to Arkansas Animals

A dog, cattle, goats and sheep have recently tested positive for New World screwworm in the U.S. Learn about the lethal fly, including prevention and care, from an Arkansas veterinarian, Saline County rancher and Farm Bureau specialist.
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Weather Stations Coming to Help Farmers

Thanks to a grant from USDA, the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture is set to install 20 high-tech weather stations in regions throughout the state. The stations will collect vital data from locations in each region to create a quality weather reporting system, helping farmers better manage irrigation, pests and crop physiology.
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Salt Box Farm | Arkansas Farm Trail

Wade Marshall and his sister began farming nine years ago. Just three miles from the future Buc-ee’s, Salt Box Farm offers u-pick berries and fresh produce while giving visitors from the city a chance to experience a little slice of heaven at this featured stop on the Arkansas Farm Trail.
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Arkansas Farm Bureau Welcomes Summer Interns

Arkansas Farm Bureau welcomes summer interns Lilly Bowen of Southern Arkansas University and Jonah Savell of Arkansas Tech University. The students will gain hands-on experience and improve professional skills while advancing Arkansas Farm Bureau’s mission to be the voice for farmers and ranchers.
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