Ladies learned various farm skills at a recent three-day bootcamp in Batesville. They made fast friends while studying animal handling, biosecurity, business management, weed identification and touring Chimney Rock Cattle Co., in Concord. The Cleburne and Independence Counties Bootcamp for Cattlewomen plans to host a third-annual event in 2026.
Strawberry season lasted less than a day this spring at Salt Box Farm in Benton. A plant variety highly susceptible to new disease in Arkansas combined with heavy rains and two hailstorms led to last week’s sudden shutdown. Disappointed owner Wade Marshall now pivots to a new plan.
On this episode of the Arkansas AgCast, we cover the USDA's replacement of the Climate-Smart Commodities program, and a new requirement that at least 65% of funds from the program will directly benefit producers. We also detail the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture's estimate of $78.9 million in crop damage from recent flooding, with rice and soybeans accounting for most flooded acres.
We discuss the potential negative economic impacts on Arkansas soybean, corn and cottonseed producers from a possible ban on seed oils for human consumption.
Finally, we touch on the key updates from the April 2025 WASDE report for major row crops. Catch it here on the state’s only weekly ag news program, the Arkansas AgCast.
Peggy Miller tirelessly works as a Farm Bureau member and has for 45 years. Her work on the Chicot County Women’s Leadership Committee, dedication to serve children and efforts to represent agriculture to those that may not know where their food comes from are just part of her legacy. Watch our latest video to learn why she was named the 2024 Arkansas Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Diamond Award Recipient.
As water begins to recede in some areas of the state, eastern Arkansas continues to see flooding. Although the overall impact could have been worse, Woodruff County farmer Bo Mason still faces the task of replanting some of his soybean fields.
On this episode, we look at the latest tariff news and how that could impact agriculture. We also share how recent severe weather affects planting season in Arkansas, plus look at a new forestry initiative from USDA. Catch it here on the state’s only weekly ag news program, the Arkansas AgCast.
The Ouachita River flooded farms earlier this week from Friendship to Camden. Some say it’s the highest water on their land since 1968. Damage assessments and days of work are ahead for cattlemen, row croppers and more.
The Washington County Extension office and 4-H program hosted its annual Farm Friends event this week in Fayetteville. The free event teaches the community the importance of agriculture in our everyday lives.
Arkansas Farm Bureau President Dan Wright traveled to Craighead County to meet with farmers affected by last week’s tornado outbreak. Counties across the state were impacted by severe weather and an emergency declaration was made for Arkansas.
In an economically challenging time for farmers, cutting input costs are more important than ever. Over the last three years, Jason Norsworthy with the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service has researched the effectiveness of the new John Deere See and Spray product. This precision agriculture system targets weeds in the field and limits herbicide use, translating into cost savings for farmers.
