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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.

Abundant Bean Harvest Begins

Arkansas farmers planted 860,000 more acres of soybeans than in 2025 and USDA expects harvest yields up 6% nationwide this year. Cain Farms, home of White County’s 2023 Farm Family of the Year, reap its legumes early.
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Rice Acres Down, Yields Good

More than half of America’s decrease in rice acres planted this year were in Arkansas. Almost 400,000 fewer acres (30% less than 2025) are being harvested in the state, including Jim Craig’s pretty crop near DeWitt.
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National Dog Day 2026 | Where's Bruno

Meet Bruno, the escape artist turned agricultural advocate. For #NationalDogDay, Bruno’s story takes us to the Stiles Family Farm in Lee County, where their four-legged farm ambassador is teaching people of all ages about agriculture. Follow his adventures on Facebook at Where’s Bruno.
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