Arkansas Farm Bureau Podcast

From rising ag land values and cash rent trends to the impact of Tyson Foods plant closures, plus the latest USDA funds coming to the state. Catch all the latest developments impacting the state's agriculture industry on the latest episode of the Arkansas AgCast.

On this episode, we talk about India's new rice ban, give the latest on U.S. cattle inventory numbers and take a moment to appreciate delicious watermelon on hot summer days. Get all that and more, here:

On this AgCast Deep Dive episode, we are joined by state broadband director, Glen Howie, to take a closer look at the recently-announced $1 billion grant for broadband expansion in the state. Glen shares the details of how the funds will be used, when we should expect to see action and offers a way for the state's farmers and ranchers to get involved in their home counties. For background on the funding, see the recent news here: https://senate.arkansas.gov/senate-news/posts/2023/july/arkansas-to-receive-1-billion-for-broadband-expansion/#:~:text=LITTLE%20ROCK%20%E2%80%93%20Arkansas%20officials%20announced,intend%20to%20spend%20the%20funds.

The Arkansas AgCast was recorded live from the 75th Annual Officers and Leaders Conference in Hot Springs. In addition to covering the top ag headlines around the country, producer Matthew gives a rundown of his perfect breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the Spa City. Check it out now!

On today's episode of the Arkansas AgCast we discuss a record investment for broadband infrastructure in Arkansas and take a close look at the latest WASDE data from USDA. And in proper form, we don't get out without discussing food, covering the best bites in Rock City Burger Week too.

This week, we're bringing another AgCast Deep Dive to explore the impacts of sales tax exemption for Arkansas farmers and ranchers. We welcome guest Tyler Oxner, economist here at ArFB, to take a closer look at a recent Ag Insider he co-authored that outlines the economics of the state's exemptions for row crop and livestock producers. Give it a listen!

In the next AgCast Deep Dive, John McMinn sits down with staff economist Brandy Carroll to discuss the history and purpose of the Farm Bill plus a bit about what farmers can expect as a new Farm Bill is worked out in Washington D.C.

On this week's AgCast episode, we share how Arkansas farmers can lend their voice to an important river project, we share news of a new State Forester and share the announcement of a new EVP at ArFB. All that and much more, check it out now.

On this week's AgCast episode, we talk about the new EPA biotech rule for gene-edited plants, an update on Arkansas's planting progress and crop conditions, the weather effect of El Niño and a Mississippi River mega-study. You don't want to miss this episode. Listen now!

On this first edition of the Arkansas AgCast Deep Dive, we sit down with ArFB economist, Jake Cartwright, to take a closer look at the beef cold storage issue we covered on a previous episode. Jake outlines the causes of decreased beef inventory in the U.S., explains why the cattle count is so low and shares some insight on how this will impact consumers at the supermarket.

In this episode, we dive into challenges facing Arkansas agriculture: the future of WOTUS, the issues surrounding tomato production and stress pressure on Loblolly Pines in Southern Arkansas and dry weather impacts. We'll also recap row crop planting progress, crop condition and much more. As mentioned in the episode, if you see pine tree "browning" please report it to the Arkansas Agriculture Department here: arcg.is/1HyHCu0

On today's AgCast we talk about the impact of the Prop 12 ruling in California, Mississippi River levels are back in the news, rising brisket prices, and much more. Listen now!

On today's episode of the AgCast, we'll talk about a White House meeting aimed at advancing Farm Bill talks, new rules for H2A labor that Arkansas farmers need to know and a bit about a SCOTUS ruling that has far-reaching impacts on the farm and your dinner table.

This episode of the Arkansas AgCast includes news about beef prices at the supermarket, how weather May have impacted the Arkansas peach crop and a roundup of rural restaurants you must visit around the state.

On this week's AgCast we talk about a new medium grain rice variety in town, we will be looking at data on the aquifers that are vital to agriculture in the state, and much more. Watch or listen to find out more!

ArFB makes a big commitment to address the shortage of health care professionals throughout the state, plus new data on rice acres and export markets plus much more on today's episode of the show. Check it out!

On today’s episode we cover a lot of news on WOTUS, great news for consumers at the grocery store and much more.

We've got an abbreviated episode of the Arkansas AgCast this week, but it's still jam-packed with news that matters to the state's ag producers. Hear the latest on what's happening at the state capitol, an update on USDA projections for the year and more on today's show.

On the latest Arkansas AgCast episode we cover breaking news on WOTUS, recap great news for the farm economy and much more!

On this week’s AgCast we discuss an interesting update on Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS), more time for poultry companies to come to an agreement on the Illinois River watershed and more!