This week we cover the “State of the State: Arkansas Ag Industry” report recently released by Talk Business & Politics. We also discuss breaking news from the U.S. House of Representatives, covering newly passed legislation that brings tax relief to American farmers and families and a lot more agriculture news. We had a bit of fun too since Feb. 2 is Groundhog Day. We answered trivia questions and debated the best Bill Murray movies.
At this year’s winter commodity meeting, we caught up with Dr. Jim Lloyd to learn about the new veterinarian program being created at Arkansas State in Jonesboro. The school is currently targeting fall of 2026 as the start for the first class of students.
We travelled north to Gassville, Arkansas to visit Anvil Metals and Fabrication owner Rob Conner and his former students, turned business partners. The crew showed us what innovative tools they’re making to help farmers and rural communities. Take the trip with us to see why the AMF team won our inaugural Ag Innovation Challenge and earned the right to compete nationally at the 2025 American Farm Bureau Convention.
Eleven delegates from across Arkansas took the mic many times Tuesday during the business session of the 105th American Farm Bureau convention in Salt Lake City. Many issues facing Arkansas farmers and ranchers were addressed and new Arkansas Farm Bureau president Dan Wright was elected to the American Farm Bureau board of directors.
New Arkansas Farm Bureau president Dan Wright had questions for Washington D.C. staffers Monday at the 105th Amercian Farm Bureau Convention in Salt Lake City. Other members and delegates from Arkansas took in seminars, break-out sessions and boot camps plus heard from U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack.
Day 3 at the American Farm Bureau convention is well under way. We kicked it off with a panel discussion on the Farm Bill, as well as remarks from the Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, during the closing general session.
Arkansas farmers scored record yields in 2023 but in a volatile world must continue to push for higher yields. That was the message from economists Monday at the American Farm Bureau Convention in Salt Lake City.
It was an eventful day two at the American Farm Bureau Convention in Salt Lake City. Arkansas was represented well through competition, awards and special recognitions.
