Synopsis
Formed in 1935, Arkansas Farm Bureau represents more than 190,000 member families around our state. We are a grassroots organization that advocates for and promotes agriculture throughout Arkansas, the region and the country.
Episodes
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USDA funding, Lastest Action from the State Capitol, & More
21/01/2023 Duration: 33minOn this week’s episode of the Arkansas AgCast, we share some new details on the USDA funding for rice growers, recap the latest action from the state capitol and a ton more all on today’s episode of the Arkansas AgCast
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WASDE Report, Right to Repair, & AFBF Convention Recap
13/01/2023 Duration: 29minOn this week’s episode of the Arkansas AgCast, we have a recap of the American Farm Bureau convention, hot off the press data from the January WASDE and some great news for farmers who now have the option to work on their own equipment. Check it out!
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WOTUS, Solar Energy, & More
06/01/2023 Duration: 27minOn this episode of the Arkansas AgCast we unveil a new set for viewers and welcome John McMinn to help deliver the news. We’ll talk about updates to WOTUS, a win for solar energy users and much more!
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2022 Recap and Holiday Fun
23/12/2022 Duration: 27minWe wrap up the Arkansas AgCast for the year by recapping some of the top farming news stories of the year and finish out the day with some Christmas trivia too.
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Agcast | Crop Losses, Appointment of Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture
16/12/2022 Duration: 23minOn today's episode of the Arkansas AgCast, we celebrate the re-appointment of Arkansas Ag Secretary Wes Ward and cover the losses for row crop farmers in 2022 and we'll recap some encouraging data on for rural communities.
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Arkansas AgCast - Farm Family Of The Year, Convention Recap, And Drones On Farms
15/12/2022 Duration: 46minOn today's episode of the Arkansas AgCast, we'll recap ArFB's state convention elections and priorities, share an exciting award for drone research at the U of A division of ag and we wrap up with an overview of the Arkansas Farm Family of the Year program.
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Arkansas Agcast | State Convention, Avian Flu Updates, & Railroad Worker Strike
30/11/2022 Duration: 30minThis week Arkansas Agcast comes to you a day early from the Hot Springs Convention Center where we are hosting our Annual State Convention. Listen in to get updates on current Ag news and to hear from Jeff McClure about all things convention. There's still time for you to make out for all that's happening at the convention this year!
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Arkansas AgCast Thanksgiving Dinner, State Convention
17/11/2022 Duration: 30minOn today's episode of the Arkansas AgCast, we'll talk about how much you should plan to spend when shopping for Thanksgiving dinner. We also have lots of information on the upcoming state convention and will cover a few important ag topics along the way. Join us!
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FDA Meat Processing Funds, Interest Rate Concerns, Crop Updates & More
04/11/2022 Duration: 28minWe talk ag exports and international trade, new FDA funds for meat processing, interest rate worries in 2023, the latest on Arkansas crops and more.
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Low River Levels Report, Broadband Funding, Crops & More
27/10/2022 Duration: 33minOn this week's Arkansas AgCast, we share a report from ArFB economists that outlines the impacts of low river levels for row crop farmers in the Delta. We also recap broadband funding making real impacts for farms in rural Arkansas counties and have some fun talking Halloween along the way.
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Visiting the State Fair, FFA Interview & More
20/10/2022 Duration: 40minThis week we take the show on the road to the Arkansas State Fair, where we discuss the latest in ag headlines and sit down with Jennifer Cook, executive director of the Arkansas FFA Foundation. And we have a bit of fun along the way.
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Avian Influenza, Farm Bill, Crop Updates & More
14/10/2022 Duration: 29minOn this week's episode, we have the latest news on Farm Bill planning, crop updates, California pork law arguments at the Supreme Court, Avian Influenza and much more.
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Low River Levels, Cover Crops, State Meat Inspection & More
06/10/2022 Duration: 24minOn today's episode, we have an update low Mississippi River levels, a new cover crop survey, state meat inspection and much more.
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Crop report, input funds, poultry updates & more
30/09/2022 Duration: 27minOn today’s episode of the Arkansas AgCast we talk about new funding to offset the increase in input costs, tureky prices ahead of Thanksgiving, why soybean forecasts have decreased so much since March and much more.
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FDA funds, Rock City Burger Week, Off-farm Jobs Study & More
23/09/2022 Duration: 32minWe get the latest on FDA funding for Arkansas projects and rural broadband and we take a look at a new study on off-farm work. We also chat about Rock City Burger Week and other upcoming events.
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Rail worker strike news, harvest report, USDA funding & more
15/09/2022 Duration: 30minWe have the latest on rail worker strike news, a status report on harvest in the state, major USDA funding news and more.
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Farmer sentiment, land values, Arkansas agriculture stats & more
08/09/2022 Duration: 30minWe talk about the latest farmer sentiment survey, farmland values in Arkansas, the latest state agriculture stats and more.
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Guest interviews, market updates & the Farm Bureau Foundation
25/08/2022 Duration: 25minWe talk to Arkansas Farm Bureau team members about commodity markets, weather impacts, the Arkansas Farm Bureau Foundation and more.
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Remembering an Arkansas ag educator, updated USDA crop data & more
23/08/2022 Duration: 30minOn this episode, we talk about new funding for farmers in the Inflation Reduction Act, remember a past Arkansas Farm Bureau board member and chat about an upcoming documentary on soil conservation efforts in Arkansas.
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Special Session Recap and Other State Policy News
15/08/2022 Duration: 47minWe recap the Arkansas General Assembly special session with new Arkansas Farm Bureau Director of State Affairs Mark Labmbert and we learn how one piece of legislation will have a major positive impact on farmers and small businesses.