On this week’s Arkansas AgCast, we take a closer look at Brazil’s fast-moving 2025–26 planting season, where record soybean and corn acreage could reshape global markets. We have the details on a new University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture two-part webinar series to help row crop farmers improve their cost-management strategies for the coming season. Finally, we break down the reaction from U.S. cattle producers after President Donald Trump floated the idea of importing Argentinian beef to lower consumer prices, a proposal that sent shockwaves through cattle markets.
Several former chicken broiler producers in North Arkansas are migrating to laying hen operations. “We feel like it’s a more stable market,” says Whitney Marr. Marr and her family share their journey and how they gather 56,000 eggs every day north of Green Forest.
At this year’s Arkansas State Fair, Arkansas Farm Bureau followed Paisley Crangle through the entire process of showing sheep. From prepping her animals to the premium sale, she showcases everything that goes into showing a grand champion.
Join Beckett Ausley and Jodie Kate Crangle, two Bismarck Junior FFA showmen, as they take to the ring with their market goats at the Arkansas State Fair. While they may not have brought home blue ribbons, they did earn ice cream cones, equally important for two junior showmen.
Follow along as Ivah Jean shows her mini Herefords in the Junior Miniature Breeding Cattle division at the Arkansas State Fair. She not only took home Grand Champion honors but also holds the title of Grand Champion of dad jokes.
A parade of young, agriculture winners followed by the annual Sale of Champions raised nearly $200,000 today at the Arkansas State Fair in Little Rock. Competitive farmers made it happen says Arkansas Farm Bureau President Dan Wright.
Thirteen-year-old Ledger Lamkin refuses to let a rare form of cancer keep him out of the show ring. Through his love of agriculture and his animals, he’s found strength, purpose and a way to inspire others. #LedgerStrong
Hey, diddle, diddle. The cow jumped over the moon, but a pig will learn to sit for moon pies. Two teens show some smart swine and affection for them at the Arkansas State Fair.
Follow 8-year-old Claire Walker showing broiler chickens at the Arkansas State Fair. With patience, grit and dedication, Claire keeps her birds and the cameraman on their toes.
