Farm Friends introduces Northwest Arkansas residents to agriculture. Now in its 28th year, more than 1,000 annually attend to learn about farming and how to care for animals.

Quality meat products at Miller’s Processing in Dardanelle generate an 18-month wait list. Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma producers keep owners Tiffany and James Miller cutting. They also offer fine cuts of beef, pork and more at their store counter.

Planting is in full swing across the state, so we hopped in the planter with Robert Stobaugh of Conway County to check on his planting progress with soybeans. According to the latest NASS survey, 26% of the projected soybean crop is planted in the state.

In Sebastian County, Brent Cooper is using the latest technology in artificial insemination to help customers achieve their cattle herd goals. Cooper Cattle, a part of Big Branch Breeders Service, gives us an inside look at the history behind the use of A.I. on their farm and what they are doing to continue improving their herd.

Congressman Bruce Westerman stopped by the AgCast studio to share some updates on his work in D.C. On this Deep Dive episode, we talk about his work as chair of the House Natural Resources Committee and how that’s beneficial to the Natural State. In addition, we recap the impact his America’s Wildlife Habitat Conservation Act will have on local communities and their ability to manage wildlife habitat. We’ll also cover the recent Energy Week legislation passed by the Natural Resources Committee and much more.

Arkansas strawberries normally aren’t ripe until tax day, but Summer and Laird High are celebrating an early harvest and the satisfaction of providing their patrons some juicy-sweet goodness at The Cabot Patch.

Partners in Advocacy Leadership (PAL) is an American Farm Bureau Federation program focused on building stronger advocates for the agriculture industry. Earlier this year, Dana Stewart, of White County was the first Arkansan to graduate of the program. She sat down to share her experiences with the program and why someone should consider PAL.

Avian influenza has made its way to mammals, and we talk about what that means for other industries in agriculture and consumers at the grocery store. We also cover the new heavy-duty truck rules on emissions that could impact farmers in the near future. Plus, conservation funding available from USDA and the outlook on row crop acres in the U.S. this year.

Pasture to Plate provides a way for 4-H and FFA students to learn about raising cattle. Benton County Farm Bureau, along with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Extension, recently held a field day for the program where youth learned tagging, freeze branding and the importance of proper nutrition.

We welcome Sen. John Boozman back to the studio for an update on the farm bill, including his thoughts on the likelihood Congress will pass one in 2024. Sen. Boozman also shares some priorities he and his colleagues have for the framework of the legislation and we even find out what’s on the menu for his family’s Easter celebration.