Wet weather has impacted farmers across Arkansas. In Monroe County, Jon Carroll turned to a new tool to help get his fields treated to keep the crop thriving and healthy.

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If you purchased Super S Super Trac 303 Tractor Hydraulic Fluid, Super S 303 Tractor Hydraulic Fluid, CAM2 Promax 303 Tractor Hydraulic Oil, and/or CAM2 303 Tractor Hydraulic Oil in Arkansas between December 1, 2013, and December 31, 2021, you may be a member of a class action that has been certified by a Federal Judge.

Earlier this week, the GOP side of the Senate Ag Committee, led by Sen. John Boozman, released framework for the farm bill. We will summarize the contents and discuss next step for the legislation. There’s also a groundwater conservation tax credit program in Arkansas that gets little use, but farmers are well-suited to take advantage, we have the details on how to get started. We’ll also cover the latest updates on planting, crop quality and WASDE data on this episode of the Arkansas AgCast.

The 77th annual Arkansas Farm Family of the Year program has announced its eight district farm families, representing a wide variety of Arkansas agriculture, the state’s largest industry. Judges will visit farms to determine the Arkansas Farm Family of the Year, who will be announced Dec. 13.

Three east Arkansas farms were included on this year’s Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Technology Information Center tour. State Conservationist Mike Sullivan says it’s a tribute to the innovation and sustainable conservation methods of area farmers.

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Arkansas farmers have been hit hard this year with storms and rain. In Prairie County, Frank Lisko saw a recent hail storm impact his crops. Despite that, he hopes to make the most of his delayed beans and damaged corn crop.

Sen. John Boozman released the Senate Ag Committee Republicans framework for the farm bill today. The document prioritizes the farm safety net, expanding overseas markets, research and growing rural communities. See details of the framework in full here: https://www.agriculture.senate.gov/newsroom/rep/press/release/boozman-unveils-senate-ag-republicans-framework-answering-call-to-put-more-farm-in-the-farm-bill.

Just outside of Pocahontas in Randolph County you’ll find a unique market in the middle of “Knollwhere.” The Knoll market, open around the clock, is using the honor system to give folks in the Dalton community flexibility to buy local products at their convenience.