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Farm Bill Updates, a Huge Rice Donation, and Much More!

On today’s AgCast, we’ll catch up on harvest progress, tell you how many tons of Arkansas rice were recently donated to families in the state and much more. Plus, Matthew Magdefrau produced the show, so you know he brought the rural restaurant recommendations with him, too.
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How to Win an Election 2023

If you’re thinking of running for public office, our How to Win an Election program can help. Hear from someone who’s been through the session. The class will be held Oct. 17-18 at our office in Little Rock. Registration is open through Oct. 13 at arfb.com.
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2023 Soybean Harvest Update

Arkansas' largest row crop likely crushes harvest records in 2023. Soybean farmers and agronomist are forecasting a whopping 53-plus bushels per acre.
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Government Shutdown, Farm Bill Deadline and More

The latest AgCast episode looks at the looming deadline for government funding plus U.S. Senator John Boozman’s latest travel stop for Farm Bill input. We’ll also talk about ag events you don’t want to miss in the final quarter of 2023 and report on harvest progress, as we do each week. Check it out now!
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Prop 12, Harvest Updates, and Pop Tarts

On this week's episode, we take a close look at the fallout at the grocery store from California's Prop 12 legislation. We also run down the latest crop quality and harvest progress numbers, share news of 30+ Arkansas counties eligible for disaster relief following summer storms and much more!
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Gravel Cyclists and Farmer Community Night

Nearly 300 cyclists and more than 50 farmers gathered at Evans Farms in Benton County for the first Gravel and Farmer Community Night. The event gathered farmers and cyclists from across Northwest Arkansas for food and fellowship and allowed them to learn from one another and share their respect for rural roads, with a focus on safety. Check out our latest video to see more from the event.
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Arkansas Farm Bureau to Host Campaign School

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Sep. 11 – Arkansas Farm Bureau (ArFB) has opened registration for its annual How to Win an Election seminar, which will be held Oct. 17 – 18 at the ArFB office in Little Rock.
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