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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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Three County Fair

A Scottish Highland heifer, pheasants, furry rabbits, free carnival rides and a two-night rodeo. The Three County Fair serving Cross, Jackson, and Woodruff counties has all that and more this weekend in McCrory. Watch to learn more.
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Mississippi River Levels and the Latest WASDE Numbers

On the latest episode of the AgCast, the crew takes a close look at this month's WASDE numbers, we give some dollars and cents for the Mississippi River level challenges and much more. Watch or listen here or on your favorite podcast platform!
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Logan Simon | Rice Harvest 2023

Arkansas added an unexpected rice grower and location in 2023. Watch the encouraging story of 17-year-old Logan Simon and how his first rice crop produced banner yields, not in the state's delta region but on land west of Little Rock.
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USDA Farm Income Report, Harvest Progress, Meat Processing

Tune in to the latest Arkansas AgCast episode to learn about new federal funds available to meat processors in Arkansas. We also break down the latest farm income report from USDA, give the latest on harvest progress and crop quality, and much more! Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program application: https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/business-programs/meat-and-poultry-processing-expansion-program
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Deep Dive H2A Labor Wage Issues

Deep Dive H2A Labor Wage Issues

We're bringing you a brand new AgCast Deep Dive episode this week, talking with ArFB economist Tyler Oxner about H-2A labor wage issues. Tyler and host John McMinn recently published an Ag Insider to outline the complexities of new wage requirements for H-2A workers on farms in Arkansas, tune in as they talk through the issues and what farmers need to know to navigate these regulations on specialty and row crop farms across the state.
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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.

2022 Officers & Leaders/YF&R Program

Official program for both the 2022 Officers & Leaders meeting and YF&R convention to be held in Rogers July 20-23.

Hall of Fame Inductee Bios 2022

All the info on the six new inductees, originally announced in 2021.

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This two-day seminar, developed by the American Farm Bureau, focuses on essential skills for evaluating candidates and the electorate, constructing a campaign structure, fundraising, recruiting allies, forming coalitions, and capturing the attention of voters on election day.
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