Tim Johnson, a third-generation farmer in Randolph County, is left picking up the pieces from an EF-3 tornado a week ago just as planting season begins. Thankfully, he and his family survived. His first objective now is getting grain from the one remaining storage bin before more bad weather moves in.
It’s called the “Rice Research Mile” and on Friday a sign designating it was unveiled on Arkansas Highway 1 in Poinsett County. Arkansas Farm Bureau state board member Brad Doyle explains its importance.
Meet Michael Lee of Flying C Ranch! Did you know, Flying C is one of more than 20 stops on the new Arkansas Farm Trail? Don’t miss your chance to connect with local farms and local foods this year. The #ArkFarmTrail25 opens tomorrow, so grab your passport and see where it takes you! For more information, visit arfarmtrail.com. #AFT25 #LocalFarms #LocalFood #ArkAg #ArFB
University of Arkansas Professor Aranyak Goswami is utilizing computational biology paired with artificial intelligence to find ways for farmers and ranchers to improve animal and crop health. Goswami says farmers should be aware of the artificial intelligence tools being utilized in the state to improve production of food.
Women's Leadership Committee Chair Nita Cooper helps us wrap up our video coverage of #Fusion25 in Denver by sharing what she learned this weekend and why getting involved can lead to awesome things.
Rounding out our day 2 coverage of #Fusion25 we caught up with Arkansas Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee Chair Stewart Warner about his experience in Denver!
Abigail Meredith, a State Women's Leadership Committee member, gives us some insight into her time in Denver at #Fusion25, including her personal highlight of getting to meet Dr. Temple Grandin.
State Women's Leadership Committee member Margie Raimondo caught up with us after sitting in on a workshop about Hosting Farm Tours to tell us what she learned and to recap her #fusion25 experience so far!
