Arkansas AgCast

By Arkansas Farm Bureau FederationBusiness

Arkansas AgCast episodes

July 13, 2023 Broadband investment, WASDE, Rock City Burger Week
On today's episode of the Arkansas AgCast we discuss a record investment for broadband infrastructure in Arkansas and take a close look at the latest WASDE data from USDA. And in proper form, we don't get out without discussing food, covering the best bites in Rock City Burger Week too.
50 min
July 06, 2023 AgCast Deep Dive: Sales Tax Exemption with Tyler Oxner
This week, we're bringing another AgCast Deep Dive to explore the impacts of sales tax exemption for Arkansas farmers and ranchers. We welcome guest Tyler Oxner, economist here at ArFB, to take a closer look at a recent Ag Insider he co-authored that outlines the economics of the state's exemptions for row crop and livestock producers. Give it a listen!
16 min
June 29, 2023 The History of the Farm Bill - Deep Dive with Brandy Carroll
In the next AgCast Deep Dive, John McMinn sits down with staff economist Brandy Carroll to discuss the history and purpose of the Farm Bill plus a bit about what farmers can expect as a new Farm Bill is worked out in Washington D.C.
19 min
June 22, 2023 The New State Forester, Arkansas River Channel Updates, & More!
On this week's AgCast episode, we share how Arkansas farmers can lend their voice to an important river project, we share news of a new State Forester and share the announcement of a new EVP at ArFB. All that and much more, check it out now.
41 min
June 08, 2023 EPA Biotech Ruling, Mississippi River Mega Study, & More!
On this week's AgCast episode, we talk about the new EPA biotech rule for gene-edited plants, an update on Arkansas's planting progress and crop conditions, the weather effect of El Niño and a Mississippi River mega-study. You don't want to miss this episode. Listen now!
43 min
June 02, 2023 Beef Cold Storage Issues - Deep Dive with Jake Cartwright
On this first edition of the Arkansas AgCast Deep Dive, we sit down with ArFB economist, Jake Cartwright, to take a closer look at the beef cold storage issue we covered on a previous episode. Jake outlines the causes of decreased beef inventory in the U.S., explains why the cattle count is so low and shares some insight on how this will impact consumers at the supermarket.
24 min
June 01, 2023 Tomato Production Issues, Dry Weather Impacts, & More!
In this episode, we dive into challenges facing Arkansas agriculture: the future of WOTUS, the issues surrounding tomato production and stress pressure on Loblolly Pines in Southern Arkansas and dry weather impacts. We'll also recap row crop planting progress, crop condition and much more. As mentioned in the episode, if you see pine tree "browning" please report it to the Arkansas Agriculture Department here: arcg.is/1HyHCu0
46 min
May 18, 2023 Brisket Prices on the Rise, Prop-12 Recap, & More!
On today's AgCast we talk about the impact of the Prop 12 ruling in California, Mississippi River levels are back in the news, rising brisket prices, and much more. Listen now!
40 min
May 12, 2023 H2A Labor Rules, Farm Bill Talks, & More!
On today's episode of the AgCast, we'll talk about a White House meeting aimed at advancing Farm Bill talks, new rules for H2A labor that Arkansas farmers need to know and a bit about a SCOTUS ruling that has far-reaching impacts on the farm and your dinner table.
51 min
May 04, 2023 Beef Cold Storage Report, Weather Issues for Peaches, & More.
This episode of the Arkansas AgCast includes news about beef prices at the supermarket, how weather May have impacted the Arkansas peach crop and a roundup of rural restaurants you must visit around the state.
45 min