EPA’s Timing on Dicamba Review, New Water Regulations and Much More!

In 2017, farmers in Grubbs, Arkansas were faced with a problem of a low-weight road and sharp corners cutting them off from their local rice drier.

Tyler and Monica Griffin of Independence County have been making Cave Creek Farms into their dream farm. They produce high-quality, registered shorthorn cattle and sheep to become affordable project animals for FFA and 4-H kids.

The invasive Apple Snail was recently found in a live crawfish shipment coming from Louisiana to Arkansas. Experts say while there may not be an immediate concern for rice farmers currently, land owners and crawfish enthusiasts alike should be aware of the snails and alert Arkansas Game and Fish if they spot any of the invasive species.

On this episode, we cover farm bill news hot off the press in D.C., where the House and Senate ag committees released their vision for the legislation. We also give the details on H-2A labor regulations set to go into effect next month, share resources for Mental Health Awareness Month and much more.

On this episode we share how you can get involved in the State Water Plan update and when you should apply for Arkansas Century Farm status. We also cover new EQIP funding in Arkansas, give the forecasted timing for La Niña, share the latest data trends for ag industry greenhouse gas emissions and a lot more.

Rep. Rick Crawford stopped by the AgCast studio to share updates on his work in D.C. On this Deep Dive episode, we talk about his leadership of the Ag Labor Working Group within the House Ag Committee. Rep. Crawford walks us through the recommendations of that group, how those could become a reality for farmers and the significance of bi-partisan agreement in this age of politics. We also talk about his aspirations for additional leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives and much more.

Farm Friends introduces Northwest Arkansas residents to agriculture. Now in its 28th year, more than 1,000 annually attend to learn about farming and how to care for animals.

Quality meats at Miller’s Processing in Dardanelle generate an 18-month wait list. Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma producers keep owners Tiffany and James Miller cutting. They also offer fine cuts of beef, pork and more at their store counter.

Planting is in full swing across the state, so we hopped in the planter with Robert Stobaugh of Conway County to check on his planting progress with soybeans. According to the latest NASS survey, 26% of the projected soybean crop is planted in the state.