Despite recent rain, many areas of the state are still facing challenges from drought. In Sharp County, cattle farmer John Kunkel experienced significant flooding in the spring and is now feeding hay months ahead of schedule. With calving season quickly approaching, he’s concerned for his herd and hopeful additional rains will provide relief soon.
This week on the Arkansas AgCast, we cover the return of the Farm Trail passport program for 2026, the importance of producer reports in tracking drought conditions, what the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut means for agriculture and how Arkansas lawmakers are working to secure new federal relief for farmers. Watch here or listen where you get podcasts.
The impact of 4-H on students’ lives was on full display at the Faulkner County Fair. 4-H agent Kami Green and participating students share how lessons in responsibility and hard work are helping build brighter futures.
Daughters are convincing daddies to plant gardens with them in Arkansas. Credit the state’s new elementary agriculture education program for sweet stories of success.
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This week, #FarmTrailFriday takes us just south of Little Rock to learn about Bemis Honey Bee Farm. Jeremy Bemis gives us a glimpse into the history of their operation and what led them to be a premier destination for beginning and novice beekeepers.
On this week’s Arkansas AgCast, we take a close look at the dollars and cents behind increased reference prices, cover the updated “Make America Healthy Again” report and look at why Arkansas farmers may have soybeans in the field until Christmas. Watch here or listen where you get podcasts.
Corn yields on most Arkansas farms this year are good. Some are great. Yet, costs to raise corn continue to climb while market prices remain near 1970s levels. Veteran growers talk about their 2025 harvest and increasing challenges.
