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Arkansas Farm Trail | Flying C Ranch

Meet Michael Lee of Flying C Ranch! Did you know, Flying C is one of more than 20 stops on the new Arkansas Farm Trail? Don’t miss your chance to connect with local farms and local foods this year. The #ArkFarmTrail25 opens tomorrow, so grab your passport and see where it takes you! For more information, visit arfarmtrail.com. #AFT25 #LocalFarms #LocalFood #ArkAg #ArFB
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Artificial Intelligence Research to Benefit Farmers & Ranchers

University of Arkansas Professor Aranyak Goswami is utilizing computational biology paired with artificial intelligence to find ways for farmers and ranchers to improve animal and crop health. Goswami says farmers should be aware of the artificial intelligence tools being utilized in the state to improve production of food.
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The Arkansas Farm Trail

Hear from John McMinn, director of commodity activities and economics, as he shares about #ArkFarmTrail25. To learn more visit arfarmtrail.com
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Fusion 2025 - Event Wrap Up with Nita Cooper

Women's Leadership Committee Chair Nita Cooper helps us wrap up our video coverage of #Fusion25 in Denver by sharing what she learned this weekend and why getting involved can lead to awesome things.
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Fusion 2025 - Day 1 Update with Margie Raimondo

State Women's Leadership Committee member Margie Raimondo caught up with us after sitting in on a workshop about Hosting Farm Tours to tell us what she learned and to recap her #fusion25 experience so far!
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Fusion 2025 - Collegiate Discussion Meet

Recent SAU graduate Ainsley Purifoy is the representative from Arkansas for the 2025 AFBF Collegiate Discussion Meet. Between her two discussions, she caught up with us to tell us about the event and why it is an important part of the future of Farm Bureau.
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Early Planting Risks, Rewards

Arkansas soybean farmers planted earlier the past two years and enjoyed record-breaking yields. When is too early, though, and what are the risks? University of Arkansas agronomist Dr. Jeremy Ross shares insightful research.
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USDA Grant Allows Restoration of Hardwood Forests

The University of Arkansas at Monticello received a $3.7 million grant from USDA to restore bottomland hardwood forests in Arkansas. Hear more from Dr. Nana Tian, assistant professor of natural resources, about the aim of the project and how restoring forests can help develop and harness climate-smart commodities through restoration. Follow the link to learn more about the project and how to get involved. https://afrc.uada.edu/climate-smart-bottomlands/
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