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.
Congressman Rick Crawford and Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward engaged farmers and other stakeholders as they discussed the issues that face the Cache River. Hear from farmers Joe Christian and Tommy Young on the struggle farmers are facing along the Cache.
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.
