For the latest episode of our Kid Farmer series, Jackson puts Jenny to work and teaches her the basics of irrigation installation on one of the hottest days of the year.

Heat and lack of rain has hit Arkansas ranchers hard in recent weeks. Anthony Giffin of Madison County shared his thoughts on the challenges of the dry summer, hay scarcity and feed costs and how it's all playing out at the local sale barn.

On family farms, there's something for everyone to do, including the kids. Joshua Roberts is one of those farm kids, and whether it's holding down rice gates as they’re installed, or "clowning" around, he knows his part well. We met up with Joshua so he could show us how his family installs rice gates.

Following a record-setting year in several statistical categories for Arkansas cotton, expectations were high for this year’s acreage. Bill Robertson, cotton extension agronomist with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, provides an update on where things stand with the crop and the challenges growers have faced so far.

As rice planting wraps up, we caught up with Dr. Jarrod Hardke of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture to get an update on how this year's season is shaping up, and to get his thoughts on what lies ahead for the rice crop and Arkansas rice growers.

From the Vietnam War to Atlanta law enforcement, the helicopter used by Over the Top Aviation Inc. in Cash has seen a lot of history and a lot of action. Now Over the Top owner and president John Smith uses the chopper for aerial spraying of rice, soybean and corn fields in Northeast Arkansas. See how aerial application by helicopter works and learn more about the fascinating history of the aircraft and the company in our latest video.

Quality Gladiolus Gardens of Bay is celebrating its 100th year in business. Owner Brian Kelly tells us about the farm's rich history and its moves and changes through the years, and discusses how he finds success as a small specialty crop farmer in the delta.

For Scott and Sherry Sullivan, sustainability means both environmentally and economically. While there are obstacles to both forms of sustainability right now, they believe dedication and hard work will keep their family's Triple S Ranch operating for years and generations to come.

The Senate Ag Committee held a field hearing today in Jonesboro, at the Fowler Center on the campus of Arkansas State University. Chair Debbie Stabenow and Ranking Member John Boozman heard testimony from Arkansas farmers, agriculture industry leaders and business leaders and officials serving rural Arkansas. Arkansas Farm Bureau leaders and members were on hand, and ArFB President Rich Hillman helped open the proceedings.

In honor of Dairy Month, we’re looking at a unique Arkansas dairy nestled in the Ozark Mountains. Scott and Tessa McCormick were looking for a change when they moved to the Natural State from Los Angeles County California in 2011. Their desire for change led them to building a farmstead dairy and creamery.