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.

Storm clouds on the horizon for cattle futures and a sell-off in rice, but hog futures recover and cotton shows strength.

This week, we visit Trent Dabbs on his rice, corn and soybean farm near Stuttgart to talk about commodity prices and the impact they may have on planting decisions this year. We also check in with Arkansas Farm Bureau's Autumn Wood during Farm Bureau Week to learn about the benefits of being a Farm Bureau member, and we get the latest update on what’s happening at the State Capitol.

This week, we pay a visit to Mary Bone’s property in north Pulaski County, where she and her husband are growing fruit and vegetables to sell locally. We also get an update on how Arkansas Farm Bureau’s priority issues are faring during the legislative session, and we learn about the USDA’s new forest management incentive program for farmers and landowners.

USDA releases monthly supply/demand reports, dairy production estimates up, red meat and poultry production forecast lowered.

This week, we get to know Arkansas Farm Bureau’s new director of Commodity Activities and Economics, Jessica Richard. We also learn about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the equine industry in Arkansas and we talk to one of the first participants to complete the Farm Apprenticeship program through the Center for Arkansas Farms and Food at the University of Arkansas.

Futures gains for soybeans, corn, cattle and more, but wild swings for rice and a "bearish appearance" for the hog market.

This week, we hear about Arkansas Farm Bureau’s top policy priorities for the upcoming legislative session at the State Capitol and we learn about a new “micro dairy” operation started by an enterprising Searcy County teen.

This week, we wrap up our podcasting year with a look at why feed costs are rising and what it means for livestock growers and we hear from the chair of the Scott County Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee, which was recently honored as the state’s top women’s committee.

News from the December Supply/Demand report, including USDA changes to red meat and poultry production estimates. Also, corn, cotton and rice futures and soybean news.