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Logan Simon | Rice Harvest 2023
Arkansas added an unexpected rice grower and location in 2023. Watch the encouraging story of 17-year-old Logan Simon and how his first rice crop produced banner yields, not in the state's delta region but on land west of Little Rock.
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Rows and Ranches | Smith Family | Growth Stages of Corn
In this episode of Rows and Ranches, Terry Smith talks to us about the various growth stages of corn. From seed to setting yield to full stands, watch and learn about how corn grows and develops.
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USDA Farm Income Report, Harvest Progress, Meat Processing
Tune in to the latest Arkansas AgCast episode to learn about new federal funds available to meat processors in Arkansas. We also break down the latest farm income report from USDA, give the latest on harvest progress and crop quality, and much more!
Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program application: https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/business-programs/meat-and-poultry-processing-expansion-program
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Crops: River Update
The fields are ripe for harvest, but the river is low. Banner yields and nice profits for some Arkansas corn, rice and soybean farmers are in jeopardy due to dry conditions, especially in the Midwestern U.S. University of Arkansas soybean expert Dr. Jeremy Ross and Scott Mitchell, a farmer on the state's grand prairie, are optimistic but concerned. Watch.
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River Levels Dropping, Harvest Underway & More
On this episode of the AgCast, we'll talk about the latest updates on WOTUS and the ag industry's reaction to the changes. We'll also talk about how river levels could be impacting farmers just as harvest gets underway and a quick and simple way to provide feedback on ag labor issues.
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Farm Bureau Policy Development | RMA & Flooding
As a grassroots organization ArFB understands how policy and legislation impacts farms across the state. Watch our latest video to see how White County Farm Bureau member/Arkansas Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers vice chair, Brad Peacock, initiated and successfully implemented grassroots policy that was adopted nationally at the 2023 American Farm Bureau convention.
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Barnhill Orchards
We recently visited Barnhill Orchards to learn more about their operation in Lonoke County. Ekko Barnhill says successive planting is a key part of supplying local food year-round. Watch our latest video to learn more.
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