Jefferson County farmer Jeff Edwards, whose family has farmed in the area for almost a century, stands in front of water-covered cropland to talk about the Arkansas River flooding and the challenges he was already facing because of the heavy fall and spring rains.

As the Arkansas River floodwaters started to rise, Conway County farmer Robert Stobaugh took time to explain to us what he and other farmers along the river are dealing with and the long-term challenges they will face if the water remains high for weeks.

A levee breach in Dardanelle created an urgent situation last Friday as Yell County farmers rushed to move livestock and equipment to higher ground. Cattle ranchers Fred Hale and Chester Crow talked to us about their concerns. Yell County UA Cooperative Extension agent Bob Powell spoke to the resiliency of farmers and ranchers as they work to aid one another during this historic flood devastation.

Fourth-generation Jefferson County farmer Wes McNulty is dealing with the rising Arkansas River floodwaters on his farm, while also facing the potential of more rain. He showed us the flooding and discussed how he and his family are dealing with this growing disaster for Arkansas agriculture.

Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson was joined by Senators Tom Cotton and John Boozman, and Congressmen Steve Womack, and Bruce Westerman at a press conference in Fort Smith on the Garrison Ave. Bridge to discuss flood damage in the River Valley. We spoke to each of them about their impressions and their messages for Arkansas farmers.

Faulkner County Farm Bureau President Chris Schaefers showed us the Arkansas River floodwaters that have covered much of his family farm and talked about the complicated efforts to save what they can.

The Arkansas River continues to rise and we've been on the road to see how this growing disaster is hitting farmers in the state. Jill Edwards talked to us about the impact of the flooding on her Faulkner County farm. It’s the third time in five years she has faced such a challenge, but this one is likely to be the worst.

Our team went to see flooded farmland with Zach Gardner, Perry County Extension agent. He discussed the severe Arkansas and Fourche River flooding and introduced us to 83-year-old Lee Nutt, who farms in the Arkansas River Valley.

Farmer and rancher Sean Brister of Mulberry, Ark., talks about recent rains and rising floodwaters along the Arkansas River and the impact these threats are having on the community where he farms and runs cattle. Floodwaters are rushing in from storm-ravaged Oklahoma along the Arkansas River Valley. According to the National Weather Service, the projected crest of 41 feet should hit Van Buren, Ark. Monday, breaking the record of 38.1 feet set in 1945.

Across America, military veterans are returning to the land, digging in, and creating new lives as farmers and caretakers, feeding their families and the world. Programs like Homegrown By Heroes and Vets4Ag are helping cultivate a new generation of farmers, developing viable employment and meaningful careers. For a recent Homegrown By Heroes event, we interviewed three Arkansas farmer veterans: U.S. Air Force veteran Desmond Simmons and U.S. Navy vets Dwayne Long and Adrian Sopshire. Watch to learn more about these men and their post-military careers in agriculture.