What started as selling beef out of a freezer on their Faulkner County farm has grown into something bigger. The Tucker family recently opened Tucker’s Market in North Little Rock, a direct-to-consumer market featuring their farm-raised beef, fresh produce and beef tallow.
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins a public comment period for stakeholders to provide feedback on the United State Department Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) reorganization plan, as outlined in the Secretary’s memorandum. Arkansas Farm Bureau urges its members to respond and provide comments on the USDA Reorganization Plan.
Agriculture remains the most dangerous industry in the United States, and working with livestock poses its own set of unique hazards. Whether a new or experienced producer, it’s important to be mindful of best safety practices to protect yourself, your family and your herd. For more resources on proper livestock safety and handling, visit https://www.uaex.uada.edu/farm-ranch/special-programs/safety-services/livestock-handling-safety.aspx.
Congressman French Hill visited White County to meet with local farmers and hear firsthand about the challenges they face. The visit began with a tour of Reaper Farms in Searcy and continued with a roundtable discussion at the White County Farm Bureau office. Producers shared key issues affecting agriculture and emphasized the support needed from the congressional delegation.
House Ag Committee Chair G.T. Thompson says “farm bill 2.0” is in motion, even with Congress on recess. We break down the latest reporting from AgriPulse and what it means for funding priorities like conservation, SNAP and rural broadband. We also highlight how the Arkansas Department of Agriculture is supporting wildfire response across the state with 75 new wildfire suppression kits available for rural volunteer fire departments. Listen to all the news that matters to Arkansas farmers.
Making silage saves money. Simon Brothers Dairy in Conway has it down to a science, feeding 200 prolific cows for a year while cutting cost 50%. Learn more about the complex process in this video.
Nita Cooper, 2025 Women's Leadership Committee chair, welcomed us to her multi-generational operation to learn about her farm, family and service to Farm Bureau.
Brody Cupples, 18, of Nashville (Howard County) and Nate Bucci, 16, of London (Pope County) were the winners of the 2025 Arkansas Farm Bureau Rice is Nice Cooking Contest hosted at the state fairgrounds on July 24.
Cupples’ Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet won the “Main Dish” category while Bucci’s Cheesy Sicilian Arancini won the “Party Idea” category.
