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On this episode of the Arkansas AgCast, we cover the USDA's replacement of the Climate-Smart Commodities program, and a new requirement that at least 65% of funds from the program will directly benefit producers. We also detail the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture's estimate of $78.9 million in crop damage from recent flooding, with rice and soybeans accounting for most flooded acres. We discuss the potential negative economic impacts on Arkansas soybean, corn and cottonseed producers from a possible ban on seed oils for human consumption. Finally, we touch on the key updates from the April 2025 WASDE report for major row crops. Catch it here on the state’s only weekly ag news program, the Arkansas AgCast.

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As water begins to recede in some areas of the state, eastern Arkansas continues to see flooding. Although the overall impact could have been worse, Woodruff County farmer Bo Mason still faces the task of replanting some of his soybean fields.

On this episode, we look at the latest tariff news and how that could impact agriculture. We also share how recent severe weather affects planting season in Arkansas, plus look at a new forestry initiative from USDA. Catch it here on the state’s only weekly ag news program, the Arkansas AgCast.

The Ouachita River flooded farms earlier this week from Friendship to Camden. Some say it’s the highest water on their land since 1968. Damage assessments and days of work are ahead for cattlemen, row croppers and more.

The Washington County Extension office and 4-H program hosted its annual Farm Friends event this week in Fayetteville. The free event teaches the community the importance of agriculture in our everyday lives.

Arkansas Farm Bureau President Dan Wright traveled to Craighead County to meet with farmers affected by last week’s tornado outbreak. Counties across the state were impacted by severe weather and an emergency declaration was made for Arkansas.

In an economically challenging time for farmers, cutting input costs are more important than ever. Over the last three years, Jason Norsworthy with the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service has researched the effectiveness of the new John Deere See and Spray product. This precision agriculture system targets weeds in the field and limits herbicide use, translating into cost savings for farmers.

Several days of heavy rains are expected to push rivers to major flood stage this weekend in east Arkansas. Farmers who were busy planting and prepping for the growing season are now moving equipment to high ground and shoring up levees in an effort to reduce the impacts of the potential flooding.