USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue came to Arkansas on Sunday, May 7. He participated in a helicopter tour with Gov. Asa Hutchinson and members of the congressional delegation to see first-hand the damage to agriculture and rural communities caused by recent flooding.
More footage of Northeast Arkansas flood devastation and reactions from Arkansas Farm Bureau leaders Rich Hillman and Joe Christian and a Lawrence County rice farmer Scott Brady.
Arkansas Farm Bureau Vice President Rich Hillman and Secretary/Treasurer Joe Christian took to the skies to survey the flood devastation in Northeast Arkansas, including hundreds of acres of Christian's rice fields near Cash. See the incredible footage and hear what they had to say about their trip.
Late April rains inundated much of Arkansas and hit agriculture at one of the worst possible times as spring planting is underway. The storms caused losses for both the row-crop and livestock sectors. Watch to see and learn more about the damages.
Early surveys show that Arkansas can expect another increase in peanut acreage this year, as the legume continues to be an attractive option for farmers coping with depressed commodity crop prices.
Rose Bud Feeders is one of a kind in Arkansas. Watch our latest video to learn about this unique White County business that has become one of the largest bull developers in the South, with the capability of growing out more than 800 bulls at a time.
As the end of the 2017 Regular Session of the General Assembly nears, Arkansas Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs & Government Relations - State Affairs Jeff Pitchford provides a wrap-up of key legislative accomplishments for Arkansas farmers and ranchers.
See how growing strawberries in what are known as "high tunnel" systems is allowing growers to expand their season and meet the demand for more fresh, locally grown berries.
Jeff Pitchford, Arkansas Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs & Government Relations - State Affairs, has the latest on important ag-related legislation in the 91st General Assembly, such as HB 1665 and HB 1554.
Regional “Local Conversations” events are connecting Arkansas farmers and ranchers with those who want to buy or sell their products. Watch our latest video to learn more about this program from Adriane Barnes, communications director for the Arkansas Agriculture Department.
