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Rows and Ranches | Smith Family | Corn Irrigation

In this episode of Rows and Ranches, Clay Smith talks to us about how they irrigate their corn crop. Using Polypipe, submerged wells, and soil moisture sensors farmers work tirelessly through the summer making sure their crops receive the proper amount of water they need to grow. Give this video a watch to learn more!
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Tyson Plant Closings

Tyson poultry growers in North Arkansas were jolted early Monday with notifications that their contracts were being cancelled. Closure of a Tyson plant in Noel, Mo., was especially devastating to producer Matt Widner in Harrison, Ark. and producer/banker Chris Meador in Berryville, Ark. Watch their story.
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Ag Land Values, Tyson Foods Plant Closures, USDA Funds

From rising ag land values and cash rent trends to the impact of Tyson Foods plant closures, plus the latest USDA funds coming to the state. Catch all the latest developments impacting the state's agriculture industry on the latest episode of the Arkansas AgCast.
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Rural Roads | Bike Safety

We recently hosted a conversation between a farmer and cyclist for each to learn how they could keep one another safe on rural roads. Take a few minutes to watch the tips shared and this age-old tradition Wes and Andy vow to bring back to every day use.
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Benton County Pasture to Plate

This story highlights the process that Gravette FFA student Presley Ross took on to show her Simmental Cross at the Benton County Fair. Ross was one of 8 youth participating in the second year of Benton County Farm Bureau's Pasture to Plate program. See the steers and learn more about this educational opportunity in one of our most popular stories this week.
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