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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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Grazin R Farms Corriente Cattle
Rodeo ropers and steer wrestlers across Southwest Arkansas practice with Corriente cattle grown on Grazin R Farms in Donaldson. The cattle, first brought to what is now Mexico by the Conquistadores, are small-framed, hearty, easy-to-care for cattle with extra lean beef. Watch to learn more about these smaller Longhorns and how the Riggans raise them as a family on their Hot Spring County farm.
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Ori the Farm Dog
Did you celebrate #NationalDogDay this weekend? Meet Ori, a border collie who proves every day that working stock are key to farm success and often great companions as well.
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Arkansas Ag Innovation Challenge, Ag Lending Rates, & More
We discuss the State Water Plan executive action announced this week, how ag lending rates can impact the cost of production and we'll tell you how to bring your solution for the ag industry to life with the Arkansas Ag Innovation Challenge. It's all on this week's episode of the AgCast, where you can watch or listen to stay up-to-date with the news that impacts the Arkansas agriculture industry.
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Heber Sale Barn Burns
Cattle farmers in North Central Arkansas are looking for a new sale barn after Wilf’s Cleburne County Livestock Auction burned Monday in Heber Springs. Hear how cattlemen in the region will be affected.
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Arkansas Farm Bureau Launches Ag Innovation Challenge
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., August 24 – Arkansas Farm Bureau has launched the Ag Innovation Challenge, a statewide business competition that showcases Arkansas startups developing innovative solutions to address challenges facing Arkansas farmers, ranchers and rural communities. The challenge is presented in ...
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