On this episode of the AgCast, we report on a WTO ruling that impacts Chinese-imposed tariffs for ag products. We also give a crop quality update and share the latest from the WASDE report plus lots more. Watch or listen to be updated on the latest news that impacts Arkansas agriculture.
In this episode of Rows and Ranches, Clay Smith talks to us about how they irrigate their corn crop. Using Polypipe, submerged wells, and soil moisture sensors farmers work tirelessly through the summer making sure their crops receive the proper amount of water they need to grow. Give this video a watch to learn more!
Tyson poultry growers in North Arkansas were jolted early Monday with notifications that their contracts were being cancelled. Closure of a Tyson plant in Noel, Mo., was especially devastating to producer Matt Widner in Harrison, Ark. and producer/banker Chris Meador in Berryville, Ark. Watch their story.
Rows and Ranches is back! This year we’re capturing growing a corn crop from start to finish. Join the Smith family from Greene County as they plant this year’s crop in episode one.
We recently hosted a conversation between a farmer and cyclist for each to learn how they could keep one another safe on rural roads. Take a few minutes to watch the tips shared and this age-old tradition Wes and Andy vow to bring back to every day use.
This story highlights the process that Gravette FFA student Presley Ross took on to show her Simmental Cross at the Benton County Fair. Ross was one of 8 youth participating in the second year of Benton County Farm Bureau's Pasture to Plate program. See the steers and learn more about this educational opportunity in one of our most popular stories this week.
On this episode, we talk about India's new rice ban, give the latest on U.S. cattle inventory numbers and take a moment to appreciate delicious watermelon on hot summer days. Get all that and more, here:
Terrance Scott of Scott Farms in Cotton Plant says consistent rain and cooler temps have soybean, corn and rice crops in East Arkansas looking "very good" heading into August. Scott forecasts farms just north of I-40 to yield 60 bushels of beans per acre with just a few more rains over the next two months. See the crops and Scott smile while talking about the summer of 2023 in his region.
Ida Ruth Jones has been actively involved as a Farm Bureau member for more than 60 years; her hard work on the Women’s Leadership Committee, her dedication to continue to serve after her husband was elected to the state board and her outstanding efforts to represent agriculture in education and the public arena are just a few of the reasons she was named the Arkansas Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Diamond Award Recipient in 2022. Watch our latest video to learn more about her and her Farm Bureau legacy.
The Arkansas AgCast was recorded live from the 75th Annual Officers and Leaders Conference in Hot Springs. In addition to covering the top ag headlines around the country, producer Matthew gives a rundown of his perfect breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the Spa City. Check it out now!
