As the number of family dairy farms continue to decline in Arkansas, Simon Brothers dairy near Conway endures. In this conversation, Matt Simon shares how he and his brothers keep their business going and what he believes needs to happen to the milk pricing system to make family dairy farming profitable again.
Arkansas Farm Bureau President Randy Veach discusses agricultural priorities for 2017, as well as President Donald Trump's initial actions on international trade policy and his nominees to lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Environmental Protection Agency.
Arkansas Farm Bureau President Randy Veach offers his thoughts on President-elect Donald Trump's selection of Sonny Perdue as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.
Regulatory reform was one of the top priorities at the recent American Farm Bureau annual convention. In this conversation, Zac Bradley, ArFB director of Public Affairs and Government Relations, discusses the status of legislation to curb regulatory overreach in Washington and the nomination of an "ag friendly" administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Read about the 2017 Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame inductees, county Women's Committee activities, market briefs and more and see the latest photos from Arkansas Farm Bureau activities.
The Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame will induct five individuals whose leadership and service have brought distinction to the state’s largest business sector.
Read all about the artisan cheese creations of Little Rock's Kent Walker; the amazing career of Dr. John Clark, "Professor of Fruit"; the struggles of Arkansas dairy farmers; the 2016 Arkansas Farm Family of the Year; tasty cheese recipes and much more.
Mark and Shay Morgan of Clarksville (pictured with daughter, Kate) were named the 2016 Farm Family of the Year at the annual luncheon in North Little Rock. They have a diverse farming operation which includes beef cattle and hay production. ...
In this issue: A special insert section about the 82nd Annual Arkansas Farm Bureau Convention, a new face at Arkansas Farm Bureau, recent photos, market updates and more.
