Avian influenza has made its way to mammals, and we talk about what that means for other industries in agriculture and consumers at the grocery store. We also cover the new heavy-duty truck rules on emissions that could impact farmers in the near future. Plus, conservation funding available from USDA and the outlook on row crop acres in the U.S. this year.
Pasture to Plate provides a way for 4-H and FFA students to learn about raising cattle. Benton County Farm Bureau, along with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Extension, recently held a field day for the program where youth learned tagging, freeze branding and the importance of proper nutrition.
We welcome Sen. John Boozman back to the studio for an update on the farm bill, including his thoughts on the likelihood Congress will pass one in 2024. Sen. Boozman also shares some priorities he and his colleagues have for the framework of the legislation and we even find out what’s on the menu for his family’s Easter celebration.
The solar eclipse is less than two weeks away! We visited Newhope in Pike County to see how this father/daughter duo is repurposing their land to accommodate eclipse watchers from across the country.
We take a look at the latest round of tariffs leveed on Russian grain from the European Union, plus Congress is holding hearings on the topic of foreign-owned ag land in the U.S. We also share how Arkansas farmers are sending hay to help Texas farmers impacted by their state’s record-setting wildfires and tell you how to play a role in the next round of broadband infrastructure funding in Arkansas. Get it all on this episode of the Arkansas AgCast from Arkansas Farm Bureau.
Four years ago, Chloe Martin of White County jokingly shared a post with her husband Matthew about “buy your wife a cow month.” Surprisingly the highland cow he bought her led to them opening an Arkansas Made market. Watch to learn about Margie’s Market a hub for local foods and goods in Bald Knob.
We review the highlights of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee’s Ag Labor Working Group final report and recommendations to address challenges in the H2A program. Also, funds are available to help farmers markets across the state and we have all the details, plus more funding from USDA on climate-smart ag programs and a call for input on the revamp of the state’s water plan. We wrap up with a new farm-to-table restaurant recommendation from our producer, Matthew Magdefrau.
Local farmers are providing students in the North Little Rock School District with delicious meal options. From ribs to Wahrmund Farm roasts, Child Nutrition Coordinator Mary Lee Dennis and crew are changing the perception of school lunch. If you are a farmer and would like to get involved, visit the link below to get in touch with Mary Lee Dennis! https://www.nlrsd.org/page/child-nutrition
In this episode, we explore the reasons behind the EPA’s opening of its new Office of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, and we calculate the impacts of 2023 weather disasters on crops in Arkansas. We also explore USDA's efforts to protect livestock and poultry farmers and cover Gov. Sarah Sanders' initiative to review Arkansas' levees, plus a lot more.
As the 2024 Presidents' Advocacy & Leadership Tour comes to an end, hear from several county leaders and Jay Robbins, our director of national affairs, about the importance of our time spent in D.C. The impact of Arkansas farmers on Capitol Hill has been felt.
