ArFB President Dan Wright recaps our week in Anaheim at the American Farm Bureau convention. He highlights keynote speakers, policy making and time spent with the farmers and ranchers from all across the country.

This week on the Arkansas AgCast, we break down updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. We look at how livestock, dairy, oilseed and pulse crop groups are responding to the shift and what it could mean for U.S. agriculture. We also cover new details on USDA’s Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, part of a $12 billion aid package, including payment timelines and eligibility. Plus, we explore how Brazil’s rise as the world’s largest beef producer is reshaping global beef markets. Finally, we share an important update for Arkansas farmers on the new Farmers Sales Tax Exemption Card from the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration and how it’s designed to simplify tax-free purchases.

Up to 400 poultry farms in Northwest Arkansas could close due to a recent Oklahoma judge’s ruling. Farmers are in disbelief, saying they’re not to blame since they’ve abided by environmental regulations the past 20 years.