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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.

China Buys U.S. Soybeans, Farm-to-School Success in Arkansas and Much More

On this episode, we break down a nationwide right-to-repair settlement involving John Deere that expands farmers’ and mechanics’ access to repair tools and diagnostic software. Also new research shows U.S. farmers face significantly higher production costs than global competitors, USDA's record investment in the Farm-to-School Grant Program and China's largest purchase of U.S. soybeans since 2025.
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2026 YF&R Excellence in Agriculture Award Finalist | The Holliday Family

Meet Cody and Cheyenne Holliday of Lincoln. Their passion for agriculture was shaped by their upbringing on family farms in Kansas and Arkansas. Cheyenne teaches agricultural education at Lincoln High School, while Cody works full-time on the family cattle and broiler farm. The Holliday’s are one of three finalists for this year’s Young Farmers & Ranchers Excellence in Agriculture Award.
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2026 YF&R Achievement Award Finalists | The Miller Family

Meet Brooke and Cody Miller of Light. Brooke is one of three finalists for the Young Farmers & Ranchers Achievement Award. Following in her father’s and grandfather’s footsteps, she launched her own farming operation in 2020. Today, Brooke farms about 4,000 acres of rice and soybeans. Watch to learn more about her journey and commitment to carrying on the family’s farming legacy.
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Arkansas Farm Trail | Sta-N-Step Blueberry Farm

Sta-N-Step berry farm in Washington County is a go-to spot for u-pick berries. With over 30 years of experience, Les Dozier has built quite the selection of blueberries, blackberries and raspberries. Watch to find out more about this new addition to the Arkansas Farm Trail.
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