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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.

2025 Arkansas Ag in the Classroom Outstanding Teacher of the Year

Jacksonville Lighthouse Charter School teacher Jill Herrin credits agriculture for helping increase science scores by 39 points. Herrin’s hands-on projects, like egg incubation and hydroponics, keyed student improvements. Watch to learn about why she’s the 2025 Ag in the Classroom Outstanding Teacher of the Year.
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First-Generation Ranchers Land In Ozarks

An Idaho couple moved to Florida before finding paradise 4 miles south of Missouri in Oak Grove, Ark. Their 3,500-mile faith journey required cerebral calculations and courage but led to full-time work with 1,000 cows on 3,000 rolling acres. Watch the intriguing TB Cattle at Flat Hat Ranch story.
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Preliminary Numbers Show Significant Crop Damage from Floods

After a very wet spring, preliminary estimates from the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture indicate nearly $79 million in crop-related flood damage in Arkansas. Of the more than 800,000 acres planted in early April, 31% was reported as flooded. Rice accounted for 46% of those flooded acres. Extension rice agronomist Jarrod Hardke explains we are at a critical point in the planting season as the success of this year’s crop hangs in the balance. For more details on exact numbers visit https://www.uaex.uada.edu/media-resources/news/2025/april/04-15-2025-ark-flood-damage-crops.aspx.
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Sunday Storm Blew Berries Away

Ten acres of almost-ripe berries were destroyed in 10 minutes Sunday at Dozier’s Sta-N-Step Farm in Northwest Arkansas. Devastated owner Les Dozier looks ahead after losing his blueberries, blackberries and raspberries to hail and high winds.
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