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Arkansas AgCast | July 8, 2021

On this week's edition, we get a preview of the upcoming Diversity in Ag Virtual Conference, learn about the ongoing problem of fire ants and discuss the latest crop progress report from the USDA.
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McClure Joins Arkansas Farm Bureau as Events Director

Arkansas Farm Bureau has hired Jeff McClure of Little Rock as events director for the 190,000-member organization. In this role, McClure will handle much of the planning and preparation for various events, including Farm Bureau’s Annual Convention and mid-summer Officers and Leaders Conference.
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Farmer Profile | Ogden Ranch

For almost a century, Ogden Ranch cattle have been grazing in the Boston Mountains of Washington County. They are well-known for their angus beef and the family now operates a community meat market right on the farm. However, in recent years they've gained national notoriety for something they started just for kicks. The ranch is quickly becoming prime breeding ground for some big-time bucking bulls.
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Arkansas Blackberry Update

Blackberry season is in full swing and just like most Arkansas grown crops it's been a difficult year. Despite the challenges, the University of Arkansas's Fruit Research Station continues to innovate. Since its inception, researchers at the Clarksville farm have developed varieties that are now grown and eaten all over the world.
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Arkansas AgCast | July 1, 2021

On this week's edition, we visit a Hempstead County farmers market to meet some local growers and vendors, we hear about the recently released Arkansas Groundwater Protection and Management Report and get some tips on avoiding tick problems.
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NWA Food Bank Teaching Garden

Providing locally grown food is the goal of many Food Banks and Food Pantries. In Springdale, the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank has created a Teaching Garden to educate would-be gardeners and then deliver the healthy harvest to those in need. With the help of community volunteers, it's been a success. However, they'd like to provide even more fresh produce with the help of Arkansas farmers.
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