Peebles Organic Farms in Augusta has partnered with Anson Mills to grow small acres of several heirloom crops. They have done one complete season of heirloom Carolina Gold Rice and are currently finishing up a season of growing an heirloom Turkey Wheat brought to America by the Amish 400 years ago.
Three frosts? No problem. Miles Farms in McGehee planted soybeans Feb. 24 and anticipates an abundant harvest in July. It’s year 3 of a decade-long experiment in Southeast Arkansas. See the crop and hear the study’s mixed results, including 2024’s pleasant surprise.
Wet weather has impacted farmers across Arkansas. In Monroe County, Jon Carroll turned to a new tool to help get his fields treated to keep the crop thriving and healthy.
Cotton farmers are predicting record yields this fall in some parts of Arkansas. Fewer acres were planted in the state than a year ago, but the pickings are producing double that of West Texas crops.
Arkansas corn growers are grinning. They planted a state record 890,000 acres and projections are at 180 bushels per acre (up from 173 last year). Planting more and harvesting higher yields makes a farmer happy.
In this episode of Rows and Ranches, Terry Smith talks to us about the various growth stages of corn. From seed to setting yield to full stands, watch and learn about how corn grows and develops.
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.
Leigh Ann Parks grew up working in her family's greenhouses, and as the demand for organics grew, she took that experience and started Peace Farm Organics. Her operation now provides 100% Arkansas-raised "starter plants" to customers across 8 states. Check out our latest video to learn more!
