Arkansas farmers planted 860,000 more acres of soybeans than in 2025 and USDA expects harvest yields up 6% nationwide this year. Cain Farms, home of White County’s 2023 Farm Family of the Year, reap its legumes early.
On this episode, we discuss President Donald Trump’s announcement to import beef in an effort to lower prices at the grocery store. We also welcome Keith Glover, CEO of Producers Rice Mill, to discuss historically low rice acres in Arkansas and the long-term effects that may have on rural communities.
More than half of America’s decrease in rice acres planted this year were in Arkansas. Almost 400,000 fewer acres (30% less than 2025) are being harvested in the state, including Jim Craig’s pretty crop near DeWitt.
Meet Bruno, the escape artist turned agricultural advocate. For #NationalDogDay, Bruno’s story takes us to the Stiles Family Farm in Lee County, where their four-legged farm ambassador is teaching people of all ages about agriculture. Follow his adventures on Facebook at Where’s Bruno.
Escalating production costs and unpredictable harvest price forecasts led Arkansas farmers to plant more corn this year. Hear why and watch harvests in East and Southeast Arkansas.
On this Arkansas AgCast Deep Dive, Clay Parker, ArFB’s Young Farmers and Ranchers vice chair, discusses the current work being done by the YF&R Committee, challenges facing young farmers and ranchers, and how being involved with Farm Bureau offers unique opportunities for networking and support.
Seth Tucker of Drew County is wrapping up corn harvest on his family farm. After a year of volatile input and uncertain commodity prices, Tucker is hopeful the crop will yield enough to break even and keep the farm moving forward.
The Arkansas River deposited fertile soil for centuries in the Lollie Bottoms west of Conway. U.S. Rep. French Hill recently assisted Healthy Flavors harvest peas grown in the area and learned how its unique operation helps the region.
As the inaugural class of the Arkansas State University Veterinary School begins this fall, hear from incoming students and Dr. Heidi Banse, dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine, on what this milestone means. Learn about the school’s expected impact across Arkansas, particularly on the state’s agriculture industry.
Northeast Arkansas farmers and investors are betting $11 million they can sweeten the world. GreenLab Inc. owns a compelling recipe for the future of sugar reduction sweeteners using crops grown in the Natural State.
