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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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73rd Annual Purple Circle Honors 167

73rd Annual Purple Circle Honors 167

The Purple Circle Club inducted 167 students, representing more than 225 awards, at a celebration in Benton. The Purple Circle Club startedin 1953 to recognize youth exhibitors achieving championship honors with livestock projects at the Arkansas State Fair.
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Arkansas Farm Bureau Sets 91st Annual Convention

Arkansas Farm Bureau Sets 91st Annual Convention

Farm and ranch leaders from across the state will gather Dec. 3–5 for Arkansas Farm Bureau’s 91st annual convention at the Hot Springs Convention Center. The event is expected to draw over 1,000 farmers and ranchers and will feature keynote addresses by ArFB President Dan Wright, Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas President and CEO Buddy Hasten, and former Navy SEAL and professional football player Clint Bruce.
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Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner, USDA Disaster Relief and Much More

A new Arkansas AgCast episode is live. Get the latest on USDA disaster relief, Thanksgiving cost in Arkansas, changes to federal water regulations and animal health warnings impacting our state’s producers. Watch or listen to this week’s episode of the Arkansas AgCast for all the details.
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2025 Western FFOY | Staton Family of Magazine

Meet the Staton Family! Lifelong Magazine resident Bruce Staton and his wife, Laura, have built a thriving cattle operation in Logan County. Starting with 80 acres at age 17 and now owning more than 1,100 acres, Bruce and Laura prove how valuable teamwork and dedication are essential to building a lasting family business.
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AgCast Deep Dive: Dr. Calvin White Jr.

On this Deep Dive edition of the Arkansas AgCast, we sit down with Dr. Calvin White Jr., provost and executive vice chancellor at Arkansas State University, on location during the Catalyst event in Jonesboro. We discuss how Arkansas agriculture is evolving, its impact on rural communities and how collaboration can strengthen the industry for all Arkansans. Dr. White shares insights on the university’s role innovation, rural revitalization and preparing the next generation of ag leaders through initiatives like A-State’s new College of Veterinary Medicine.
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Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner, USDA Disaster Relief and Much More

Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner, USDA Disaster Relief and Much More

<p>On this week’s Arkansas AgCast, we cover USDA’s Stage Two disaster relief. We also look at Thanksgiving meal costs, nearly 20% lower than last year in Arkansas. Then we break down the Trump administration’s proposed WOTUS rule aimed at clarifying federal water jurisdiction after the Sackett decision. Finally, we share important animal health alerts: heightened HPAI risk for poultry growers and regional concerns over EHV-1 in horses.</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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