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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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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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Arkansas AgCast | June 24, 2021

On this week's edition, we hear from University of Arkansas experts about the physical and economic impact of recent flooding in Southeast Arkansas. We also get an update from the Arkansas Farm Bureau’s Environmental Issues Committee meeting in Cave Springs and we learn about Dairy Month in Arkansas.
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Arkansas Agriculture | Spring 2021

Go behind the scenes of the new agriculture-focused "Good Roots" segment on Arkansas PBS, hear what recently retired soil and water expert Dr. Andrew Sharpley has to say about his distinguished career and deep connections to agriculture, and find out what important farming-related legislation was passed in the recent session of the Arkansas Legislature.
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Rain & Flooding Update

Arkansas Farm Bureau’s Mark Lambert provides an update on the flooding and challenges caused by this week’s heavy rains and the impact on farmers and ranchers.
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Arkansas AgCast | June 10, 2021

On this week's edition, we hear about the impact of heavy rains and flooding across parts of Arkansas and take a look at what the economic impact might be of this week’s wet weather. We also learn more about the new Experience Arkansas Agriculture promotional campaign and get a preview of the upcoming Officers & Leaders Conference for Arkansas Farm Bureau.
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Arkansas AgCast | May 20, 2021

On this week’s edition, we hear about recent Arkansas Supreme Court rulings related to the state Plant Board, get the latest on cotton planting in Arkansas and get to know Lauren McCullough, one of the hosts of Good Roots, the new Arkansas PBS segment sponsored by Arkansas Farm Bureau.
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