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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 481 episodes available.
April 01, 2021Arkansas AgCast | Planting Issues & Policy UpdatesWe hear about progress and obstacles to early planting in the state and get a new update on agriculture-focused initiatives at the state legislature....more33minPlay
March 25, 2021Arkansas AgCast | Peach Damage & Policy UpdateOn this week’s edition, we learn how the state’s berry and peach crops fared after the hard freeze and winter storm of late February and we get one more update from the state legislature, including the latest on relaunching a state meat inspection program....more30minPlay
March 18, 2021Arkansas AgCast | Cotton Gins & CattleOn this week’s edition, we talk to Sammy Angel of Lake Village, new president of the Southern Cotton Ginners Association. We also talk to LaTeresa Watkins of Watkins Cattle Company in Boone County, and we get the latest update from the state legislature with Arkansas Farm Bureau’s Jeff Pitchford....more42minPlay
March 11, 2021Arkansas AgCast | Meat Inspection, a Produce-Growing Family & MoreOn this week’s edition, we hear from a cattle rancher who testified at the State Capitol in favor of a new state meat inspection program, we learn about a grant to improve Arkansas State University’s Meats Lab and we get to know a produce-growing family in Bradley County. We also get our weekly update from the state legislature with Arkansas Farm Bureau’s Jeff Pitchford....more1h 3minPlay
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
FAQs about Arkansas AgCast:How many episodes does Arkansas AgCast have?The podcast currently has 481 episodes available.