Farmers are feeling financial stress as rice prices dropped 37% in one year. Arkansas leads the nation in production, but with changing global tariffs, challenging economic conditions and unpredictable weather, what's the state of our rice industry? Keith Glover, CEO of Producers Rice Mill in Stuttgart and chairman of USA Rice, delivered an update this week to the Rotary Club of Little Rock.
In this episode, we cover new EPA guidance aimed at preventing sudden diesel power losses that could save farmers millions and USDA’s August WASDE report with record corn projections and tight margins ahead. We also take a look at USDA reorganization proposal that would move key offices into regional hubs and how Brazil’s surging sorghum production is reshaping global markets.
What started as selling beef out of a freezer on their Faulkner County farm has grown into something bigger. The Tucker family recently opened Tucker’s Market in North Little Rock, a direct-to-consumer market featuring their farm-raised beef, fresh produce and beef tallow.
Agriculture remains the most dangerous industry in the United States, and working with livestock poses its own set of unique hazards. Whether a new or experienced producer, it’s important to be mindful of best safety practices to protect yourself, your family and your herd. For more resources on proper livestock safety and handling, visit https://www.uaex.uada.edu/farm-ranch/special-programs/safety-services/livestock-handling-safety.aspx.
Congressman French Hill visited White County to meet with local farmers and hear firsthand about the challenges they face. The visit began with a tour of Reaper Farms in Searcy and continued with a roundtable discussion at the White County Farm Bureau office. Producers shared key issues affecting agriculture and emphasized the support needed from the congressional delegation.
House Ag Committee Chair G.T. Thompson says “farm bill 2.0” is in motion, even with Congress on recess. We break down the latest reporting from AgriPulse and what it means for funding priorities like conservation, SNAP and rural broadband. We also highlight how the Arkansas Department of Agriculture is supporting wildfire response across the state with 75 new wildfire suppression kits available for rural volunteer fire departments. Listen to all the news that matters to Arkansas farmers.
Making silage saves money. Simon Brothers Dairy in Conway has it down to a science, feeding 200 prolific cows for a year while cutting cost 50%. Learn more about the complex process in this video.
Nita Cooper, 2025 Women's Leadership Committee chair, welcomed us to her multi-generational operation to learn about her farm, family and service to Farm Bureau.
At Crabtree Farms Produce in Crawford County, family is at the heart of everything they do, from the row-crop operation to the bustling produce market. Known for their melons and other farm-fresh produce, this is a must-stop on the ArFB Arkansas Farm Trail. Their season goes by fast, so be sure to visit soon!
Farm Bureau economist Tyler Oxner heads to Judsonia, where he will be giving Dana Martin Stewart and Martin Cattle Co. & Livestock a hand in fecal checking goats and vaccinating kids (the four-legged kind). Have a filthy farm job you’d like to see in the future? Let us know below.
