On this episode, we talk with Alvin Peer from Arkansas NRCS about the new ACT NOW funding model for EQIP applications. If you’re pursuing funding for high tunnel, soil health or energy initiatives, you don’t want to miss this episode. The $19 million in funding will be available over a 30-day period beginning Jan. 22. Zoom Link: https://uada.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwqduiprDspE9Xa_bxvdEPQOX-UVNUJsKFh#/registration

On this episode we invited Congressman Steve Womack into the studio to talk about the priorities of his work based on input from Arkansas farmers and ranchers. Congressman Womack also gives us some great insight into his recent trip to the South Pole, and how work there impacts Arkansans every day.

On this episode we invited Dr. John Anderson, new director of the U of A Cooperative Extension, to share his vision for the organization he now leads. We’ll also learn a bit about Dr. Anderson’s background in agriculture and how he likes to spend his free time.

On this episode we invited Whitney Haigwood, staff writer for Delta Farm Press, to share some of the top stories of the year in Arkansas agriculture. She gives a rundown of row crop stats, new technology, how a pumpkin patch is innovating with precision ag and so much more. Join us for a rundown of the stories you may have missed this year - or just wish you knew more about.

On this episode we sit down with Dan Wright just seven days after being elected president of ArFB. You’ll learn what Dan sees as opportunities for the organization and how his history as a poultry farmer uniquely positions him to take the reins at ArFB. Give it a listen to get to know a bit more about Dan and his vision for Arkansas Farm Bureau.

Economist Tyler Oxner has written an Ag Insider on what you can expect to pay for Thanksgiving dinner this year. Hear how turkey prices in Arkansas stack up to national costs, which item on the table increased in cost the most and much more on this special edition of the show.