We've got an abbreviated episode of the Arkansas AgCast this week, but it's still jam-packed with news that matters to the state's ag producers. Hear the latest on what's happening at the state capitol, an update on USDA projections for the year and more on today's show.
Last year’s early rain followed by drought brought producers low yields. This year, Jason Kelley with University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture says that while this year is beginning similarly, farmers still have plenty of time to get their corn in the ground and that this year looks optimistic so far.
The Washington County Extension Office's annual "Farm Friends" event in Fayetteville introduces the public to agriculture life. Farm animals, milking, wool spinners and education displays attract several hundred folks from Northwest Arkansas. Washington County extension agent Ronnie Horn explains how educating consumers about where their food comes from is also important.
Warm weather in early March had peach trees blooming before a cold snap later in the month bit them. Currently, it's hard to know the full extent of the damage, but James Reddin of Hampton estimates at least a 90 ...
On this week’s AgCast we discuss an interesting update on Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS), more time for poultry companies to come to an agreement on the Illinois River watershed and more!
Firmer, fewer seeds, thinner skin and delicious flavor. Muscadine connoisseurs and raisers get ready for the release of two new varieties this fall from the University of Arkansas’ Fruit Research Station north of Clarksville.
The fruit breeding program’s first muscadine releases will be fresh market, eating varieties developed by Dr. Margret Worthington. Insiders say the yet-to-be named diversities are more like a grape or ‘indoor fruit.’
After an allergy left her unable to eat meat from mammals, Amy Hall sought an alternative protein source. Her search led to the founding of Gum Creek Emus in Logan County. A few hundred birds later, now Hall is providing an alternative protein option for herself and others who struggle with Alpha-gal syndrome.
Most Arkansas farms await warmer temperatures before planting, but soybeans and corn have been up since March 3 at Miles Farms in McGehee. Crazy? Matt Miles and his son, Layne, dropped seed early last year and harvested more than double the Desha County bushel average for beans. This spring they've doubled down, adding corn (Feb. 22) and another early bean planting on Feb. 20. Watch the experimenters' story here.
