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2026 YF&R Excellence in Agriculture Award Finalist | The Holliday Family

Meet Cody and Cheyenne Holliday of Lincoln. Their passion for agriculture was shaped by their upbringing on family farms in Kansas and Arkansas. Cheyenne teaches agricultural education at Lincoln High School, while Cody works full-time on the family cattle and broiler farm. The Holliday’s are one of three finalists for this year’s Young Farmers & Ranchers Excellence in Agriculture Award.
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2026 YF&R Achievement Award Finalists | The Miller Family

Meet Brooke and Cody Miller of Light. Brooke is one of three finalists for the Young Farmers & Ranchers Achievement Award. Following in her father’s and grandfather’s footsteps, she launched her own farming operation in 2020. Today, Brooke farms about 4,000 acres of rice and soybeans. Watch to learn more about her journey and commitment to carrying on the family’s farming legacy.
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Arkansas Farm Trail | Sta-N-Step Blueberry Farm

Sta-N-Step berry farm in Washington County is a go-to spot for u-pick berries. With over 30 years of experience, Les Dozier has built quite the selection of blueberries, blackberries and raspberries. Watch to find out more about this new addition to the Arkansas Farm Trail.
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Senate Farm Bill Proposal, July 4th Cookout Cost and Much More

On this episode, we break down the Senate Agriculture Committee's newly released farm bill draft, including proposed updates to the farm safety net, crop insurance, specialty crop programs and rural development. We also look at new research showing how low Mississippi River levels can reduce the prices farmers receive for their grain, discuss the White House's request for additional farm assistance and share the results of American Farm Bureau's annual Fourth of July Cookout Survey.
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Screwworm a Threat to Arkansas Animals

A dog, cattle, goats and sheep have recently tested positive for New World screwworm in the U.S. Learn about the lethal fly, including prevention and care, from an Arkansas veterinarian, Saline County rancher and Farm Bureau specialist.
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Weather Stations Coming to Help Farmers

Thanks to a grant from USDA, the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture is set to install 20 high-tech weather stations in regions throughout the state. The stations will collect vital data from locations in each region to create a quality weather reporting system, helping farmers better manage irrigation, pests and crop physiology.
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Salt Box Farm | Arkansas Farm Trail

Wade Marshall and his sister began farming nine years ago. Just three miles from the future Buc-ee’s, Salt Box Farm offers u-pick berries and fresh produce while giving visitors from the city a chance to experience a little slice of heaven at this featured stop on the Arkansas Farm Trail.
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2026 Ag in the Classroom Outstanding Teacher of the Year | Jenie James, Ward Central

Every year, Arkansas Farm Bureau recognizes an educator who successfully incorporates agriculture into classroom learning with the Ag in the Classroom Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award. For 2026, the honor was awarded to Jenie James, a counselor at Ward Central in Lonoke County. James integrates agriculture into academics and oversees the Ward Central Cultivating Kindness Garden, a therapeutic space for students to learn while connecting with agriculture, wellness and service.
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Arkansas Farm Trail | Huffman Family Farms

Just outside of Jonesboro, you’ll find Huffman Family Farms. Established around 1970, the farm has evolved through the years and is now operated by Mark and Kim Huffman. Hear about their love of farming and commitment to providing quality beef products to the community at this featured stop on the Arkansas Farm Trail.
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