Arkansas corn growers are grinning. They planted a state record 890,000 acres and projections are at 180 bushels per acre (up from 173 last year). Planting more and harvesting higher yields makes a farmer happy.
On today’s AgCast, we’ll catch up on harvest progress, tell you how many tons of Arkansas rice were recently donated to families in the state and much more. Plus, Matthew Magdefrau produced the show, so you know he brought the rural restaurant recommendations with him, too.
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The latest AgCast episode looks at the looming deadline for government funding plus U.S. Senator John Boozman’s latest travel stop for Farm Bill input. We’ll also talk about ag events you don’t want to miss in the final quarter of 2023 and report on harvest progress, as we do each week. Check it out now!
On this week's episode, we take a close look at the fallout at the grocery store from California's Prop 12 legislation. We also run down the latest crop quality and harvest progress numbers, share news of 30+ Arkansas counties eligible for disaster relief following summer storms and much more!
Nearly 300 cyclists and more than 50 farmers gathered at Evans Farms in Benton County for the first Gravel and Farmer Community Night. The event gathered farmers and cyclists from across Northwest Arkansas for food and fellowship and allowed them to learn from one another and share their respect for rural roads, with a focus on safety. Check out our latest video to see more from the event.
A Scottish Highland heifer, pheasants, furry rabbits, free carnival rides and a two-night rodeo. The Three County Fair serving Cross, Jackson, and Woodruff counties has all that and more this weekend in McCrory. Watch to learn more.
Several farmers and ranchers across Arkansas have planted fields for pollinators and utilized USDA funding to create pollinator habitats. At Barnhill Orchards their Monarch waystations are full of propagated butterfly weed. Watch our latest video to learn more about their support of the Monarch butterfly population and the state pollinator program.
