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Agriculture is our state's largest industry, but what do you really know about farming and ranching?

You might recall the smiling farmers in overalls from books you read as a child or seeing cowboys at the rodeo. Maybe you have friends or family who farm, or perhaps all you know about agriculture comes from commodity reports on the evening news.

Whatever the case may be, part of the Arkansas Farm Bureau mission is to tell the "farming story." That means sharing the real stories of Arkansas farmers and ranchers, and highlighting the issues and trends that affect their livelihoods. We invite you to learn more by watching our videos, listening to our podcasts, reading our blog posts or following us in social media. If you have questions or need information from our staff of experts, we encourage you to contact us.

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Recipients of Arkansas Farm Bureau Scholarships Announced

Recipients of Arkansas Farm Bureau Scholarships Announced

The Arkansas Farm Bureau Scholarship Foundation Committee has named the 13 recipients for the 2025-26 school year. Scholarship recipients are Arkansas residents, members of a Farm Bureau family and enrolled as juniors or seniors in pursuit of an agriculture-related degree at a state-accredited university.
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Crabtree Farms Produce | Arkansas Farm Trail

At Crabtree Farms Produce in Crawford County, family is at the heart of everything they do, from the row-crop operation to the bustling produce market. Known for their melons and other farm-fresh produce, this is a must-stop on the ArFB Arkansas Farm Trail. Their season goes by fast, so be sure to visit soon!
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Filthy Farm Jobs | Tyler the Goat Whisperer

Farm Bureau economist Tyler Oxner heads to Judsonia, where he will be giving Dana Martin Stewart and Martin Cattle Co. & Livestock a hand in fecal checking goats and vaccinating kids (the four-legged kind). Have a filthy farm job you’d like to see in the future? Let us know below.
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Cache River Forum

Congressman Rick Crawford and Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward engaged farmers and other stakeholders as they discussed the issues that face the Cache River. Hear from farmers Joe Christian and Tommy Young on the struggle farmers are facing along the Cache.
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The Arkansas Farm Trail

It’s not too late to start your journey on the Arkansas Farm Trail. With 22 farms spread across the Natural State there’s something for everyone on the trail. Grab a passport from a participating farm or your local Farm Bureau office to get started today! Visit arfarmtrail.com to learn more.
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AgCast Deep Dive: 2025 Cattle Industry Outlook

AgCast Deep Dive: 2025 Cattle Industry Outlook

<p>On this Deep Dive episode of the Arkansas AgCast, we shift our focus to the state’s livestock industry and sit down with Dr. James Mitchell, assistant professor and livestock economist with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. We discuss current cattle inventory levels in Arkansas, ongoing challenges with hay quality and supply, and the economic pressures from rising production costs. Mitchell also breaks down the latest federal legislation and what it means for ranchers and whether conditions are right to start rebuilding cattle herds.</p>
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Letter to U.S. Congressional Delegation from Agriculture Groups

As representatives of farmers, livestock and specialty crop producers, lenders, and other essential stakeholders in agricultural communities across the United States, we write to express our strong support for advancing a meaningful farm bill in 2024 that addresses worsening conditions in farm country. Given the enormous challenges facing production agriculture – including a farm economy that has taken a downward spiral – it is imperative Congress act before year’s end to strengthen farm policy for America’s farmers. It is critical that Congress pass a new farm bill that strengthens the safety net as many producers are facing multiple years of not being profitable and this is causing their overall financial situation to deteriorate.

Letter to Arkansas Congressional Delegation from Arkansas Agriculture

The undersigned organizations, representing the interests and well-being of Arkansas agriculture, write to express our deep concern regarding the escalating economic pressures that are threatening the viability of our agricultural communities.

2022 Ballot Issues | ArFB Positions

Details on Arkansas Farm Bureau's positions on various issues on the 2022 ballot.

Arkansas Livestock Drought Impact Explainer

The roughly two-month dry period during the summer of 2022 has been the worst drought in 10 years. While it has had an impact on all Arkansans, the drought has hit livestock and hay producers across the state especially hard. Livestock such as cattle, horses, sheep, goats and llamas rely on forages (grass, hay and other plants) for most or, in some cases, all of their diet, and this year’s drought has caused significant loss of forage availability statewide.

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