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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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VIDEO: 2021 National Teach Ag Day

VIDEO: 2021 National Teach Ag Day

Thursday, September 16th is #NationalTeachAgDay, so we talked to current and former ag students around the state about the mentors who influenced their love and passion for agriculture.
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Arkansas AgCast | Sept. 16, 2021

Arkansas AgCast | Sept. 16, 2021

This week, we hear about the critical role data plays in making sound economic decisions on the farm, and we talk about the history of grape breeding in Arkansas and how it led to development of the wildly popular Cotton Candy grape. We also learn about four livestock disease outbreaks that Arkansas agriculture experts are watching closely.
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Estate Tax Liability Analysis: Impact on Arkansas Farms

Under current law, most farms are not subject to federal estate taxes because $11.7 million per individual (or 23.4 million per couple) in assets are exempt. However, there are proposals in Congress that would significantly lower the exemption threshold. This implies that estate taxes could soon apply to many farms. This article will outline how these proposals might affect farms in Arkansas.

Diversity in Ag Virtual Conference Agenda

The Diversity in Agriculture Virtual Conference is an effort to expand the awareness of the diverse career and business opportunities that exist in agriculture. The conference will allow participants to explore opportunities through success stories and networking. It also is intended to foster an expansion of public and private partnerships within agriculture, Arkansas’ largest industry sector.

Officers & Leaders 2021 Agenda

After a year of virtual meetings and events, Arkansas Farm Bureau leaders will be back together again in Host Springs on July 19th and 20th. The annual Officers & Leaders conference will be held at the Hot Springs Convention Center and will feature speakers, workshops, awards for outstanding Young Farmers & Ranchers and more. This is the full schedule of events.

Spring Flooding Report June 2021

Farmers and ranchers have dealt with numerous challenges and stresses this growing season. These challenges have the potential to significantly reduce a producer’s revenue. This document contains examples of potential profitability impacts.