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The Arkansas AgCast is a weekly podcast discussing the latest news, trends and issues impacting Arkansas farmers and ranchers.... more
FAQs about Arkansas AgCast:How many episodes does Arkansas AgCast have?The podcast currently has 467 episodes available.
March 04, 2021Arkansas AgCast | Weather Impacts, Land Trust & Legislation UpdatesOn this week’s edition, we hear about the lingering impacts of recent winter weather on agriculture and we learn about the ongoing work of the Northwest Arkansas Land Trust. We also get our weekly update from the state legislature with Arkansas Farm Bureau’s Jeff Pitchford....more40minPlay
February 25, 2021Arkansas AgCast for Feb. 25, 2021 | Winter storm impacts, legislative updateOn this week’s edition, we hear from row-crop farmer Jim Carroll of Brinkley about the impacts of last week’s winter storm and the upcoming planting season. We also talk to Travis and Ashley Appel of Appel Farms in Elm Springs and get an update from the state legislature with Arkansas Farm Bureau’s Jeff Pitchford....more44minPlay
February 18, 2021Arkansas AgCast for 2/18/21 | Winter Weather & LivestockOn this week’s edition, we hear from University of Arkansas Extension livestock veterinarian Heidi Ward about caring for animals in the freezing weather and we find out what the impact of this week’s winter weather has been on a major baitfish hatchery. We also learn about the nonprofit Seven Harvest Inc. and hear about the interesting life one central Arkansas cattlemen who can’t quite bring himself to retire from the job he loves....more1h 5minPlay
February 11, 2021Arkansas AgCast for Feb. 11, 2021 | Rice Research Center Update, Icy Weather & MoreOn this week’s edition, we get an update on progress at the new Northeast Rice Research and Extension Center in Poinsett County, we hear from a poultry and cattle grower about preparing for freezing winter weather and we talk to a farmer and veteran about his specialty crop business. We also get our weekly update about what’s happening at the 2021 Legislative session....more52minPlay
February 04, 2021Arkansas AgCast, 2/4 | Grain Prices, Policy Updates & MoreThis week, we visit Trent Dabbs on his rice, corn and soybean farm near Stuttgart to talk about commodity prices and the impact they may have on planting decisions this year. We also check in with Arkansas Farm Bureau's Autumn Wood during Farm Bureau Week to learn about the benefits of being a Farm Bureau member, and we get the latest update on what’s happening at the State Capitol....more40minPlay
January 28, 2021Arkansas AgCast 1/28/21 | Meet a Local Produce GrowerThis week, we pay a visit to Mary Bone’s property in north Pulaski County, where she and her husband are preparing to grow fruit and vegetables to sell locally. We also get an update on what’s happening at the State Capitol and how Arkansas Farm Bureau’s priority issues are faring during the legislative session, and Arkansas Farm Bureau’s John McMinn tells us about the USDA’s new forest management incentive program for farmers and landowners....more57minPlay
January 21, 2021AgCast for 1/21/21: A farm apprentice, equine challengesThis week, we get to know Arkansas Farm Bureau’s new director of Commodity Activities and Economics, Jessica Richard. We also learn about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the equine industry in Arkansas and we talk to one of the first participants to complete the Farm Apprenticeship program through the Center for Arkansas Farms and Food at the University of Arkansas....more54minPlay
January 14, 2021Arkansas AgCast | Meat Inspection, policymaking & moreThis week, we learn about the Arkansas Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee’s recent work and their participation in American Farm Bureau’s Virtual Annual Convention. We also talk to Arkansas State Representative DeAnn Vaught about a new state meat inspection bill she is championing and we learn about a very busy week for Arkansas Farm Bureau’s Public Affairs and Government Relations team....more40minPlay
January 07, 2021AgCast for 1/7/21: New Micro Dairy & Key Policy IssuesThis week, we hear about Arkansas Farm Bureau’s top policy priorities for the upcoming legislative session at the State Capitol and we learn about a new “micro dairy” operation started by an enterprising Searcy County teen....more36minPlay
December 17, 2020Arkansas AgCast for Dec. 17, 2020This week, we wrap up our podcasting year with a look at why feed costs are rising and what it means for livestock growers and we hear from the chair of the Scott County Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee, which was recently honored as the state’s top women’s committee....more37minPlay
FAQs about Arkansas AgCast:How many episodes does Arkansas AgCast have?The podcast currently has 467 episodes available.