On today's episode of the AgCast, we'll talk about a White House meeting aimed at advancing Farm Bill talks, new rules for H2A labor that Arkansas farmers need to know and a bit about a SCOTUS ruling that has far-reaching impacts on the farm and your dinner table.
A 600-acre rice research and extension center aims to open next summer in Poinsett County. The University of Arkansas System Division of Ag officially broke ground Tuesday, May 9, for the Northeast Rice Research and Extension Center near Greenfield. The center plans to provide rice research and be an education hub for agriculture in the state. NERREC has a 32-acre surface water reservoir, 16 acres of bottomland hardwoods and 13 miles of farm roads. ArFB was proud to attend the event and to have assisted in securing funding for the facility.
Oklahoma Farm Bureau recently visited Arkansas for their 2023 Ag Tour. They saw many unique stops along the way, connected with Arkansans and learned about various parts of our state's agriculture industry. OkFB District Director, Stacy Simunek, took some time to share his thoughts on the trip. Take a look.
May the fourth be with you! This episode of the Arkansas AgCast includes news about beef prices at the supermarket, how weather May have impacted the Arkansas peach crop and a roundup of rural restaurants you must visit around the state.
ArFB makes a big commitment to address the shortage of health care professionals throughout the state, plus new data on rice acres and export markets plus much more on today's episode of the show. Check it out!
Rice acres look to jump this year, and Jarrod Hardke with University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture says timing is key to meet that prediction. Even with improved input costs, Hardke has other recommendations to help maximize profitability in 2023.
After back-to-back record harvest, soybean farmers are planting and anticipating another prolific yield in 2023. Watch as University of Arkansas Extension Agronomist Jeremy Ross shares numbers and insights.
Today we continue our introduction of new state board members. Dana Martin Stewart of White County is a sixth-generation cattle rancher. Dana and her entire family enjoy playing a roll on their operation where they raise registered and commercial cattle as well as goats.
We've got an abbreviated episode of the Arkansas AgCast this week, but it's still jam-packed with news that matters to the state's ag producers. Hear the latest on what's happening at the state capitol, an update on USDA projections for the year and more on today's show.
