Arkansas AgCast

By Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation

The Arkansas AgCast is a weekly podcast discussing the latest news, trends and issues impacting Arkansas farmers and ranchers.... more

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The podcast currently has 481 episodes available.

Arkansas AgCast episodes:

March 22, 2024 Congressional Hearings on Foreign Land Ownership, Arkansas Farmers Lend a Hand to Texas and More
We take a look at the latest round of tariffs leveed on Russian grain from the European Union, plus Congress is holding hearings on the topic of foreign-owned ag land in the U.S. We also share how Arkansas farmers are sending hay to help Texas farmers impacted by their state’s record-setting wildfires and tell you how to play a role in the next round of broadband infrastructure funding in Arkansas. Get it all on this episode of the Arkansas AgCast from Arkansas Farm Bureau.
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45min
March 14, 2024 The Ag Labor Working Group Report is Out, State Water Plan Updates and More
We review the highlights of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee’s Ag Labor Working Group final report and recommendations to address challenges in the H2A program. Also, funds are available to help farmers markets across the state and we have all the details, plus more funding from USDA on climate-smart ag programs and a call for input on the revamp of the state’s water plan. We wrap up with a new farm-to-table restaurant recommendation from our producer, Matthew Magdefrau.
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43min
March 08, 2024 Reviewing the State Levee System, How the EPA Wants to Better Understand Ag and Much More
In this episode, we explore the reasons behind the EPA’s opening of its new Office of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, and we calculate the impacts of 2023 weather disasters on crops in Arkansas. We also explore USDA's efforts to protect livestock and poultry farmers and cover Gov. Sarah Sanders' initiative to review Arkansas' levees, plus a lot more.
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45min
February 29, 2024 Deep Dive: Arkansas’ Ag Census Data with Mike Klamm
We invited Mike Klamm with USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service to join the AgCast and discuss the data from the latest Ag Census. From the number of family farms in the Natural State to the average age of farmers and a trend that might surprise you. We cover a lot of numbers on this episode, you don’t want to miss it.
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20min
February 23, 2024 USDA’s Ag Census Data, Changing Pork Prices and Consumption & Much More!
The latest Ag Census data was recently released, and we break down Arkansas’ numbers. You may be surprised to learn what changed in the five years since the last census. We also talk about the Brazilian soybean and corn crop with data from the latest WASDE, including weather impacts. All of that and more on this episode.
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44min
February 15, 2024 Deep Dive: U.S. Beef Cattle Inventory and Price Trends
On this episode, we sit down with ag economist Jake Cartwright for a closer look at current beef cattle prices and what could be driving them to near record-setting high levels. We'll also cover how market prices will likely make their way to grocery shelves and what that means for your bank account.
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19min
February 09, 2024 USDA Data on Projected Net Farm Income, a New Court Ruling on Dicamba & Much More!
This episode covers the latest report on net farm income projections for 2024 and why it might set a record. We have some tips for farmers planning to be in the fields during the solar eclipse on April 8. We’ll also talk about the YF&R convention coming up and some menu options for the big game.
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48min
February 02, 2024 A Recap of Arkansas’s Agriculture Industry in 2023, Tax Relief for Farmers and Families & Much More!
This week we cover the “State of the State: Arkansas Ag Industry” report recently released by Talk Business & Politics. We also discuss breaking news from the U.S. House of Representatives, covering newly passed legislation that brings tax relief to American farmers and families and a lot more agriculture news. We had a bit of fun too since Feb. 2 is Groundhog Day. We answered trivia questions and debated the best Bill Murray movies.
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42min
January 26, 2024 Coverage from the Arkansas Grown Conference, AFBF Convention Recap and More!
We took the show on the road this week and recorded this episode live from the Arkansas Grown Conference in Hot Springs. We recap all the news from the American Farm Bureau Convention, chat about all the buzz around the Hot Springs Convention Center and have a discussion with Greg Matteson from the Farm Credit Council about resources available for new farmers. It’s a jam packed show you don’t want to miss.
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46min
January 19, 2024 John Deere and Space X Team Up, New WASDE Data Plus Much More!
On this episode, we take a closer look at the first WASDE report from 2024 and why production numbers increased since last month. We also tell you how a new partnership between John Deere and Space X could bring better connectivity to equipment on the farm.
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42min

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How many episodes does Arkansas AgCast have?

The podcast currently has 481 episodes available.

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