News & Media

Grounded by Floods

River flooding in early May inundated cropland resulting in around $200 million in losses to crops and agriculture. It also impacted the ability of flight services to treat fields during this critical time of year. Watch our latest video to learn more.
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Arkansas Dairy Foods Contest winners named

Luke Baker of Siloam Springs (Benton Co.) and Zarah Dean of Ozark (Franklin Co.) were winners at the 60th annual Arkansas Dairy Foods Contest held May 31 at the state fairgrounds in Little Rock.
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Market Briefs for May 25, 2017

Get the latest updates on China's deal to bring in U.S. beef, as well as Mexico's corn plans, NAFTA renegotiation, soybean exports and more.
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PODCAST: Crop Insurance Update for Flooded Farms

The Federal Risk Management Agency distributed updated "practical to replant" guidance in response to questions from farmers whose crops were destroyed by recent flooding, particularly rice farmers. In our latest podcast, Brandy Carroll, ArFB assistant director of commodity activities and market information, explains what this guidance could mean for Arkansas farmers.
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PODCAST: Ag in the Air

An interview with Vernon Caviness, an agriculture aviator/cropduster pilot for Bell Ag Service in Des Arc, and photos of Caviness and other aviators in action. Caviness discusses how the recent river flooding affected business, the challenges flight services face and more.
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Farm Bureau Press for May 12, 2017

Read the latest Farm Bureau Press to learn about new incentive programs available to county Farm Bureaus, the new Ag in the Classroom Outstanding Teacher of the Year, a visit from USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue, new USDA forecasts and much more.
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