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Agriculture is our state's largest industry, but what do you really know about farming and ranching?

You might recall the smiling farmers in overalls from books you read as a child or seeing cowboys at the rodeo. Maybe you have friends or family who farm, or perhaps all you know about agriculture comes from commodity reports on the evening news.

Whatever the case may be, part of the Arkansas Farm Bureau mission is to tell the "farming story." That means sharing the real stories of Arkansas farmers and ranchers, and highlighting the issues and trends that affect their livelihoods. We invite you to learn more by watching our videos, listening to our podcasts, reading our blog posts or following us in social media. If you have questions or need information from our staff of experts, we encourage you to contact us.

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Front Porch | Issue 138

Front Porch | Issue 138

America’s first Italian colony farmed through adversity in the Arkansas Delta; A Day in the Life of a Game & Fish Game Warden; Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame Inductees
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2026 Prospective Planting Report, New DEF Regulations and Much More

On this week’s Arkansas AgCast, we break down new EPA guidance on DEF system failures, key takeaways from USDA’s Prospective Plantings report and what shifting acreage could mean for Arkansas farmers. We also look at the shrinking share of the food dollar farmers get, and a new Arkansas soybean policy focused on protecting checkoff-funded research.
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Grain Safety Week | Grain Bin Entrapment Training

As part of Arkansas Grassroots Leaders, Skiver Dilldine hosted a grain bin entrapment training in Blytheville. Seventy-five first responders, EMS personnel and farmers learned how to prevent and respond to these dangerous situations. Special thanks to Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation for teaching the course and providing the simulator.
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2026 Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame

The Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame inducted its 38th class of honorees. Industry leaders from all walks of agriculture were recognized. Hear from Committee Chair Debbie Moreland on the importance of recognizing these individuals who have done so much for agriculture in our state.
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Cattlewomen’s Bootcamp

One called it “life changing” as ladies from across Arkansas learned various farm skills at a recent three-day bootcamp in Batesville. Animal handling, biosecurity, business management, weed identification and a tour of Chimney Rock Cattle Co., in Concord, were included.
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2026 Prospective Planting Report, New DEF Regulations and Much More

2026 Prospective Planting Report, New DEF Regulations and Much More

<p>This Arkansas AgCast episode covers new EPA guidance aimed at reducing equipment downtime tied to DEF system failures, including changes that could improve reliability for farmers. We also take a closer look at USDA’s Prospective Plantings report and what shifting acreage trends could mean for corn, soybeans, rice and cotton in Arkansas and across the country.<br />In addition, new data shows farmers are receiving a smaller share of the food dollar, highlighting the growing role of processing, transportation and retail in the food supply chain. Finally, we cover the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board new policy aimed at protecting producer-funded research from benefiting foreign competitors.</p>
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Letter to U.S. Congressional Delegation from Agriculture Groups

As representatives of farmers, livestock and specialty crop producers, lenders, and other essential stakeholders in agricultural communities across the United States, we write to express our strong support for advancing a meaningful farm bill in 2024 that addresses worsening conditions in farm country. Given the enormous challenges facing production agriculture – including a farm economy that has taken a downward spiral – it is imperative Congress act before year’s end to strengthen farm policy for America’s farmers. It is critical that Congress pass a new farm bill that strengthens the safety net as many producers are facing multiple years of not being profitable and this is causing their overall financial situation to deteriorate.

Letter to Arkansas Congressional Delegation from Arkansas Agriculture

The undersigned organizations, representing the interests and well-being of Arkansas agriculture, write to express our deep concern regarding the escalating economic pressures that are threatening the viability of our agricultural communities.

2022 Ballot Issues | ArFB Positions

Details on Arkansas Farm Bureau's positions on various issues on the 2022 ballot.

Arkansas Livestock Drought Impact Explainer

The roughly two-month dry period during the summer of 2022 has been the worst drought in 10 years. While it has had an impact on all Arkansans, the drought has hit livestock and hay producers across the state especially hard. Livestock such as cattle, horses, sheep, goats and llamas rely on forages (grass, hay and other plants) for most or, in some cases, all of their diet, and this year’s drought has caused significant loss of forage availability statewide.

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