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Farmers for Tomorrow | Center for Arkansas Farms and Foods

The Center for Arkansas Farms and Food trains the next generation of farmers focusing on specialty crop production. The University of Arkansas program strives to set up aspiring farmers for success in local food production. They recently hosted a Farmers for Tomorrow fundraiser to support their program graduates. Hear what assistant director Heather Friedrich had to say about their recent event and programs.
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Filthy Farm Jobs | Brave Braves Bees

Can you brave the bees? On our latest episode of Filthy Farm Jobs Peter Brave of Brave New Restaurant joins Jeremy Bemis at Bemis Honey Bee Farm to learn about bee care, harvesting honey and all things in between. Check it out!
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Low River Level Troubles

The Mississippi River is near a record low level and it's causing major issues for shipping and, in turn, Arkansas farmers. We visited farmers and representatives of Riceland Foods to learn just how serious the problem is and the impacts it will have on the agriculture industry.
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From the Field: Soybean Update

High diesel prices and less summer rain meant higher production costs for Arkansas soybean growers, but Rusty Smith of Cotton Plant says early yields are looking good in Arkansas' grand prairie area.
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Ag Econ 101 | What Ag Really Means to Arkansas

University of Arkansas Extension Economists and Assistant Professors Lawson Connor and Hunter Biram provide a short lesson on the true impact of agriculture to the Arkansas economy and explains how we compare to other southern states.
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