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Kid Farmers | Rice Gates with Joshua Roberts

On family farms, there's something for everyone to do, including the kids. Joshua Roberts is one of those farm kids, and whether it's holding down rice gates as they’re installed, or "clowning" around, he knows his part well. We met up with Joshua so he could show us how his family installs rice gates.
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2022 Cotton Update with Bill Robertson

Following a record-setting year in several statistical categories for Arkansas cotton, expectations were high for this year’s acreage. Bill Robertson, cotton extension agronomist with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, provides an update on where things stand with the crop and the challenges growers have faced so far.
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Picking the Perfect Watermelon

Is there anything better than a slice of watermelon on a summer day? Everyone’s expectations are high when a watermelon is being cut, and that means you shouldn’t leave anything to chance while you are at the store. July is National Watermelon Month, and we have some tips to help you pick the perfect watermelon to impress at your 4th of July party.
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Mid-Season Rice Update

As rice planting wraps up, we caught up with Dr. Jarrod Hardke of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture to get an update on how this year's season is shaping up, and to get his thoughts on what lies ahead for the rice crop and Arkansas rice growers.
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Aerial Application | A Helicopter Story

From the Vietnam War to Atlanta law enforcement, the helicopter used by Over the Top Aviation Inc. in Cash has seen a lot of history and a lot of action. Now Over the Top owner and president John Smith uses the chopper for aerial spraying of rice, soybean and corn fields in Northeast Arkansas. See how aerial application by helicopter works and learn more about the fascinating history of the aircraft and the company in our latest video.
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Farmer Profile | Quality Gladiolus Gardens

Quality Gladiolus Gardens of Bay is celebrating its 100th year in business. Owner Brian Kelly tells us about the farm's rich history and its moves and changes through the years, and discusses how he finds success as a small specialty crop farmer in the delta.
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