News & Media

Prop 12, Harvest Updates, and Pop Tarts

On this week's episode, we take a close look at the fallout at the grocery store from California's Prop 12 legislation. We also run down the latest crop quality and harvest progress numbers, share news of 30+ Arkansas counties eligible for disaster relief following summer storms and much more!
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Gravel Cyclists and Farmer Community Night

Nearly 300 cyclists and more than 50 farmers gathered at Evans Farms in Benton County for the first Gravel and Farmer Community Night. The event gathered farmers and cyclists from across Northwest Arkansas for food and fellowship and allowed them to learn from one another and share their respect for rural roads, with a focus on safety. Check out our latest video to see more from the event.
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Arkansas Farm Bureau to Host Campaign School

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Sep. 11 – Arkansas Farm Bureau (ArFB) has opened registration for its annual How to Win an Election seminar, which will be held Oct. 17 – 18 at the ArFB office in Little Rock.
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Three County Fair

A Scottish Highland heifer, pheasants, furry rabbits, free carnival rides and a two-night rodeo. The Three County Fair serving Cross, Jackson, and Woodruff counties has all that and more this weekend in McCrory. Watch to learn more.
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Monarch Waystation | Barnhill Orchards

Several farmers and ranchers across Arkansas have planted fields for pollinators and utilized USDA funding to create pollinator habitats. At Barnhill Orchards their Monarch waystations are full of propagated butterfly weed. Watch our latest video to learn more about their support of the Monarch butterfly population and the state pollinator program.
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Utility Pole Burn Awareness

Post-harvest burns of Arkansas' farm fields can be costly if not careful. A year ago, First Electric Cooperative reported close to 50 of its power poles were damaged or destroyed during burns. Watch to learn more and how to prevent losses this fall.
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Mississippi River Levels and the Latest WASDE Numbers

On the latest episode of the AgCast, the crew takes a close look at this month's WASDE numbers, we give some dollars and cents for the Mississippi River level challenges and much more. Watch or listen here or on your favorite podcast platform!
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