First estimates for 2023 livestock and poultry production, milk production forecast raised, a corn futures collapse and more.

Located in the charming Delta town of Wilson, The Grange is a unique venue centered on agriculture, culinary arts and special events. Jill Forrester, The Grange’s Garden and Events Director, took us on a tour of this distinctive destination in Mississippi County.

Monroe County farmer Bo Mason spoke to us about the challenges he and fellow row-crop farmers have faced this spring as they've worked to finish their planting.

May USDA report news, including lower production estimate for rice crop and Ukraine war impacts.

Rice and soybean futures show signs of topping and cattle futures under pressure.

Bearish prices for cattle, a trend higher for corn and soybeans and more.

Bearish Cattle on Feed report, hog futures under pressure and a reversal for rice futures.

Beef forecast raised and pork lowered, while cotton acreage expected to be up in Arkansas and corn acreage down.

In this issue, we focus on the importance of pollinators and mental health in farming and provide updates on critical legal and policy issues impacting agriculture.

We talk to Heather Friedrich of the Center for Arkansas Farms and Food about the Center’s multi-faceted program that includes classes, farm school and farm apprenticeships.