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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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Rural Newspaper Resurgence

Roby Brock built his career covering business and politics in television and radio. Last year, he invested in and revitalized the England Democrat newspaper. Now he operates four small papers across Arkansas. Watch and learn more about his passion for rural news sources.
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AG Leaders at YF&R | Dean Elmore

Dean Elmore from Jonesboro is here at the AFBF Young Farmers and Ranchers Leadership Conference as part of the ArFB AG Leaders program. Hear what he has learned through AG Leaders and what he will take back from his time in Portland to his farm in Craighead County.
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2026 AFBF YF&R Discussion Meet | Lauren Estlinbaum

Hear from Arkansas’s own Lauren Estlinbaum on her time competing in the collegiate discussion meet here at the AFBF Young Farmers and Ranchers Leadership Conference and why these discussions matter to the future of agriculture.
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Arkansas Ranchers Facing Severe Drought Despite Rainfall

Despite recent scattered rain, many ranchers are still experiencing severe drought. Eddie Wagoner of Independence County explains that, in lieu of the nearly 20 inches of rain needed to remedy the drought, all he can do is work to survive until conditions improve.
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AgCast Deep Dive: Arkansas State University’s Veterinarian School

AgCast Deep Dive: Arkansas State University’s Veterinarian School

<p>Arkansas farmers and ranchers know the shortage of large animal veterinarians is real. On this AgCast Deep Dive, Jason Brown talks with Dr. Heidi Banse about the Arkansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine, its focus on production agriculture and how the program could address the need for large animal vets in rural communities. Listen in to find out what the school will mean for Arkansas agriculture.</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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