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Rows & Ranches on Milking
The final video from our visit to Simon Brothers' Dairy in Faulkner County gets to the good stuff: Milk. Watch the brothers discuss the work that goes into producing the milk and how it gets from the farm to your local store shelves.
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AGCAST: Summer Food Price Survey Released
While farmers and ranchers continue to endure depressed market prices, consumer food prices remain very affordable, according to American Farm Bureau’s annual Summer Cookout Survey. In this edition of Arkansas AgCast Dr. John Newton, director of market intelligence for American Farm Bureau, discusses the survey results and what consumers can expect as they shop for their 4th of July cookouts.
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Rows & Ranches on Cow Health
In this third edition of our Rows & Ranches Dairy series, we learn why the Simons choose sand to help keep their cows healthy and happy.
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Farm-to-Table at El Dorado's Griffin Restaurant
We visited the Griffin Restaurant in El Dorado's Murphy Arts District, to talk about their involvement in local agriculture. The restaurant is a local leader in the "Farm-to-Table" movement in Arkansas, using locally curated cuisine to craft their delicious dishes.
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2018 District Farm Families of the Year Named
Meet the 2018 District Farm Families of the Year.
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Rows & Ranches Dairy Continues with Nutrition
The Simons discuss the ins and outs of providing a healthy diet for their dairy cows and the science and economics behind their planning.
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A Grand Champion Graduates
Gurdon's Kaylie Stone has been showing animals and winning since the age of 7. Her dedication and competitive fire have resulted in numerous grand and reserve champion animals through the years, making her a role model for young Arkansans in agriculture and beyond. Learn more about Kaylie and her "grand champion" drive in our latest video.
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AGCAST: 2018 Tomato Production
Harvest of the 2018 commercial tomato crop is underway in southeast Arkansas. In this edition of Arkansas AgCast, we catch up with John Gavin, staff chair of the Bradley County Cooperative Extension Service, to talk about this year's crop and why so many people eagerly anticipate their local, vine-ripened tomatoes each summer.
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