It’s not too late to start your journey on the Arkansas Farm Trail. With 22 farms spread across the Natural State there’s something for everyone on the trail. Grab a passport from a participating farm or your local Farm Bureau office to get started today! Visit arfarmtrail.com to learn more.

Ticks are killing cows in Arkansas. There is no vaccine. As disease and death caused by Asian longhorned ticks spread, many are unaware it exists. Veterinarians explain the new parasite and ranchers recount their experiences in this detailed video.

They’re not just for roasting on an open fire. Chestnuts, hardy enough for the rocky soil of the Ozarks, can be milled into flour, brewed into beer and used in place of wheat. Brad and Sandy Russell, owners of Chestnuts in the Ozarks in Omaha, are tapping into this market, supplying blight-resistant, nutrient-rich nuts to tables across the region.

Today, we wrapped up the final day of our 2025 Officers and Leaders Conference in Rogers. The day included a second round of commodity meetings, workshops and a powerful message from our keynote speaker, Carey Portell. Arkansas Farm Bureau president Dan Wright shares the meaningful activities and policy discussions that occurred over the past two days.

Tucked away in northwest Arkansas, Jacksons Double J Brangus is raising high-quality beef for visitors to enjoy along ArFB’s Arkansas Farm Trail. Jeremy Jackson shares his passion for farming and the important role the farm trail plays in helping people understand where their food comes from.

This week’s Arkansas AgCast comes to you live from the 77th Annual Arkansas Farm Bureau Officers and Leaders Conference in Rogers. In today’s episode, we have updates on the New World screwworm fly issues in Central America and Mexico. We also take a look at Arkansas’s investment in local fairs and livestock shows, with more than $1.4 million awarded through the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Fair Funding Program. Plus, we sit down with keynote speaker Carey Portell, a nationally recognized author and inspirational speaker, to talk about the power of agriculture in her journey.

At this year’s Officers & Leaders conference in Rogers, young farmers and ranchers were honored for their operations, hard work and innovation. Dalton & Skiver Dilldine were the recipients of the Young Farmers & Ranchers Achievement Award and Reed Kelley took home the Excellence Award. Hear from both winners on what the award means to them and their operations.

Meet Tye and Danielle Rudolph of Huntsville! Danielle is one among three finalists for the YF&R Excellence in Agriculture Award. Danielle is a first-generation farmer and works as a certified nursing assistant and paraprofessional. The Rudolph family began farming with leased property and a small cattle herd and have grown to own a cow-calf operation with the addition of a small flock of hair sheep. Farming with their daughter, Tye and Danielle have hopes to increase their regenerative farm practices in the future. Watch to learn more about the Rudolph family and their farm.

Greenway Equipment recently showcased new technology for farmers, and the main attraction was the new autonomous tractor by John Deere. In a time where margins are very thin, hear farmers explain how this technology could possibly help them be more efficient and cost effective in their operation.

Meet Clay and Chalet Gustafson of Bee Branch! Clay is one of three finalists for the YF&R Achievement Award. The Gustafson’s have six broiler houses alongside a cow-calf and custom stocker calf operation. Clay also owns a custom litter and spreading business, while growing hay for their operation and Chalet works off the farm as a nurse. The Gustafsons have one daughter who loves the farm and are expecting another farm hand this fall. Watch to learn more about their farm and growing family!