Farming in the Newport area since 2013, Paul McKinney is battling the highest diesel prices in recent memory, extreme drought and heat during harvest. Hear how these challenges affect his operation and crop quality during this crucial time of year.
On this episode we discuss President Donald Trump’s plan to lower fertilizer costs by purchasing potash from Belarus, and how diesel rates could raise grocery prices. Sen. John Boozman discusses the Agricultural Act of 2026 passing the Senate Agriculture Committee and what that could mean for farmers moving forward.
The farm bill has passed the senate ag committee, hot and dry weather is causing problems at harvest, and we visit with Dr. Tim Burcham, director of the Northeast Rice Research and Extension Center to hear about research being done to benefit farmers.
On this episode we discuss how an increase in farm income projections will not necessarily translate into more profit for farmers. Plus, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Feral Hog Program Coordinator Ryan Farney joins the show to discuss the feral hog problem in Arkansas.
Arkansas Farm Bureau’s Beef Economist Addie Stamps joins the show to discuss the planned import of 300,000 metric tons of beef into the U.S. Also, we’ll discuss biofuel news and new risk management tools for cattle producers.
Arkansas farmers planted 860,000 more acres of soybeans than in 2025 and USDA expects harvest yields up 6% nationwide this year. Cain Farms, home of White County’s 2023 Farm Family of the Year, reap its legumes early.
On this episode, we discuss President Donald Trump’s announcement to import beef in an effort to lower prices at the grocery store. We also welcome Keith Glover, CEO of Producers Rice Mill, to discuss historically low rice acres in Arkansas and the long-term effects that may have on rural communities.
More than half of America’s decrease in rice acres planted this year were in Arkansas. Almost 400,000 fewer acres (30% less than 2025) are being harvested in the state, including Jim Craig’s pretty crop near DeWitt.
Meet Bruno, the escape artist turned agricultural advocate. For #NationalDogDay, Bruno’s story takes us to the Stiles Family Farm in Lee County, where their four-legged farm ambassador is teaching people of all ages about agriculture. Follow his adventures on Facebook at Where’s Bruno.
Escalating production costs and unpredictable harvest price forecasts led Arkansas farmers to plant more corn this year. Hear why and watch harvests in East and Southeast Arkansas.
