On this episode, we break down the Senate Agriculture Committee's newly released farm bill draft, including proposed updates to the farm safety net, crop insurance, specialty crop programs and rural development. We also look at new research showing how low Mississippi River levels can reduce the prices farmers receive for their grain, discuss the White House's request for additional farm assistance and share the results of American Farm Bureau's annual Fourth of July Cookout Survey.

Arkansas’s most professionally photographed farm sits 1 mile from the Ouachita National Forest on the Fourche La Fave River. Industrious owners Lin and Ted McClenning share their ranch and some of Ted’s phenomenal photos.

A dog, cattle, goats and sheep have recently tested positive for New World screwworm in the U.S. Learn about the lethal fly, including prevention and care, from an Arkansas veterinarian, Saline County rancher and Farm Bureau specialist.

Thanks to a grant from USDA, the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture is set to install 20 high-tech weather stations in regions throughout the state. The stations will collect vital data from locations in each region to create a quality weather reporting system, helping farmers better manage irrigation, pests and crop physiology.

Wade Marshall and his sister began farming nine years ago. Just three miles from the future Buc-ee’s, Salt Box Farm offers u-pick berries and fresh produce while giving visitors from the city a chance to experience a little slice of heaven at this featured stop on the Arkansas Farm Trail.

Every year, Arkansas Farm Bureau recognizes an educator who successfully incorporates agriculture into classroom learning with the Ag in the Classroom Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award. For 2026, the honor was awarded to Jenie James, a counselor at Ward Central in Lonoke County. James integrates agriculture into academics and oversees the Ward Central Cultivating Kindness Garden, a therapeutic space for students to learn while connecting with agriculture, wellness and service.

Just outside of Jonesboro, you’ll find Huffman Family Farms. Established around 1970, the farm has evolved through the years and is now operated by Mark and Kim Huffman. Hear about their love of farming and commitment to providing quality beef products to the community at this featured stop on the Arkansas Farm Trail.

On this episode, we break down USDA's new specialty crop assistance payments, a rare opportunity for farmers to review and update base acres, and the first confirmed case of New World screwworm in U.S. livestock in decades. We also cover major changes to federal farm program eligibility rules that could expand payment limits and increase flexibility for many farm operations beginning in 2026.

On this episode, we break down USDA’s latest efforts to expand domestic fertilizer production, how rising diesel costs are reshaping crop decisions for Arkansas farmers, and new trade commitments between the U.S. and China that could impact agricultural exports and input costs. We also look at continued strong demand for beef, pork and poultry despite higher grocery prices and what that means for livestock producers here in Arkansas.

Their sausage has been a staple for 70 years at the iconic Pancake Shop in Hot Springs, and their cattle routinely cross one of the city’s streets. Watch the unique G.E. Hawthorn family farm and meat processing story as it nears 90 years of operation.