It’s costing poultry growers much more to keep their chickens warm (and alive) during this record-breaking cold snap. Kallem Hill was one of many who experienced sub-zero temperatures Tuesday, plus 10 inches of snow. He provided this update from his farm in Perry County.
Like cattle farmers across the state, the Sweat family is hard at work keeping their herd fed and as warm as possible. Denise Moore Sweat explains the current challenges, as well as what they will face once the snow melts.
On a small family farm like Jackson Farm near Black Rock, the outdoors work doesn't end because of cold or icy weather. Our friend Bill Jackson shows us that as we make the rounds with him to do the chores.
Following years of depressed prices, Arkansas grain farmers are finally seeing a return to more profitable prices the past two months. Mark Lambert, Arkansas Farm Bureau director of Commodity Activities and Economics and Arkansas County rice, corn and soybean farmer Trent Dabbs discuss the reasons behind the rise and how it may affect planting decisions this year.
Sub-freezing and icy weather cannot stop livestock producers from feeding and caring for their animals. Garland County cattleman Jason Braziel must care for his herd when he's not teaching his Mountain Pine High School agriculture students. He shared how he is caring for his cattle during this bout of winter weather.
On this week’s edition, we get an update on progress at the new Northeast Rice Research and Extension Center in Poinsett County, we hear from a poultry and cattle grower about preparing for freezing winter weather and we talk to a farmer and veteran about his specialty crop business. We also get our weekly update about what’s happening at the 2021 Legislative session.
The Southeastern Strawberry School Webinar Series begins Tuesday, Feb. 16. University of Arkansas System Extension - UAEX horticulture specialist Amanda McWhirt explains attendees can expect during the six-part series.
Frank Ostapowicz tells the story of his farm apprenticeships at dH Farms in West Fork and Appel Farms in Elm Springs. His long-term goal is to merge the farming and culinary process into a locally driven farm-to-table experience.
It’s National Pizza Day! 🍕 To celebrate we went and talked to chef Scott McGehee about the market pizza at ZAZA Fine Salad + Wood-Oven Pizza Co, which incorporates farm-fresh produce acquired at a local farmers market in a seasonal pizza.
