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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.

Pumpkin Patch Worth the Drive

It’s remote, just 2 miles west of the Missouri bootheel, but Pumpkin Hollow annually draws about 25,000 visitors. It’s Arkansas’ longest running pumpkin patch and claims the state’s first corn maze. Live music and “professional grade” haunted attractions, friendly animals and family fun at the farm continue through Oct. 31.
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2026 Harvest Update with Joe Mencer

Joe Mencer of Lake Village explains how dry weather has pushed harvest into high gear, but the lack of moisture could affect crop quality. Despite the demands of harvest, Mencer recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to advocate for Arkansas farmers and ranchers as the federal farm bill moved through the Senate Agriculture Committee.
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Gov. Sanders Executive Order, USDA Relief Payments and ArFB State Board Member Dana Stewart

This week’s episode covers Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ executive order allowing farmers to use tax-free, dyed diesel fuel on highways through October. We also discuss USDA’s Agriculture Risk Coverage deadlines. ArFB state board member Dana Stewart discusses the current state of the cattle industry and the need for a state climatologist to help with drought reporting.
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