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Southeast Arkansas Wind Damage

Southeast Arkansas farmers planning to harvest this week were delayed by damaging winds Sunday night. Rice laid down and corn broke off when 60-plus MPH gusts stormed the area. Agronomist Jacob Appleberry says longer days and lesser yields are ahead.
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Corn Harvest Update with Jill Edwards

#Harvest24 has started for farmers across the state. We caught up with Jill Edwards of Faulkner County as she is starting her corn harvest for the year. Jill shares how her crop has progressed and her outlook for the coming harvest.
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Dawson's Farm

Muscadine and other jellies grown and canned at Dawson’s Farm are placed on the left and more delectables, made with help from neighbor gardeners, sit to the right. Watch how the sweet Dawson family proudly sets a table Saturday mornings at the Benton Farmers Market.
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Tribe Ranch: A Family Affair

From businessman to rancher, Robert Tankersley has fulfilled his dream of becoming a rancher by building Tribe Ranch. Tribe Ranch sells its unique Akaushi Wagyu beef direct to consumers. The ranch in Hot Spring County has successfully become a family business where Tankersley, along with his sons and grandchildren join forces to raise unique high-quality beef.
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McGarrah Farms: Celebrating 200 Years

This year, the McGarrah family is celebrating its 200th anniversary of farming in northwest Arkansas. From the beginning, when his family helped the University of Arkansas get started, to the family’s booming agritourism business today, Dennis McGarrah explains the history of the farm and everything they continue to offer.
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