We sat down with Arkansas Rice Federation Executive Director Lauren Waldrip Ward to discuss the rise of "riced" vegetable products and the problematic way these products are being marketed to consumers.

The latest on American Farm Bureau Convention, Young Farmers & Ranchers trip to Washington, D.C. and more!

Arkansas has been experiencing drought conditions since September, and the month of November was the driest on record for many counties. The lack of rainfall is limiting the amount of pasture available to ranchers for grazing herds and preventing some from planting winter wheat. Hear more about the drought problems from two UA Extension experts and a Polk County rancher.

Luke and Deedee Alston of Polk County, owners of Holly Springs Homestead near Mena, were named the 2017 Arkansas Farm Family of the Year. After receiving the award, they took time to share what the honor means to them and how they will use this platform to educate visitors to the homestead about why agriculture is so important to Arkansas.

Arkansas Farm Bureau applauded Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s proclamation naming Monday as Agriculture Trade Awareness Day in Arkansas.

Recap of ArFB's 83rd Convention and news & photos of the 2017 Arkansas Farm Family of the Year Luncheon!

Luke and Deedee Alston of Mena (Polk County) are the 2017 Arkansas Farm Family of the Year. The honor was announced today at the annual luncheon honoring the county and district Farm Families of the Year. The Alstons have two sons, Ryan and Drey.

Farmers, ranchers and agricultural leaders from across the state came together for Arkansas Farm Bureau’s 83rd annual convention in Little Rock on Wednesday, Nov. 29 - Friday, Dec. 1. See videos, photos, news and more from the convention.

Magen Allen of Bismarck is a member of the Arkansas Farm Bureau State Women’s Committee and participated in the 2017 American Farm Bureau Women's Communication Boot Camp. She took time during the ArFB annual convention to discuss her experience and why it’s important for women to become better advocates for agriculture.

Leading Across Generations was the theme of Arkansas Farm Bureau’s 83rd annual convention. Keynote speaker Haydn Shaw, an expert on generational differences, discussed how farming and ranching families can overcome the challenges that arise when multiple generations work together. Watch to hear more from Shaw and Arkansas farmers.