Harvest season is just around the corner, and preparation goes far beyond getting the combine ready.

In our latest episode of **Dirt to Data**, we're talking about **Harvest Preparation & Young Farmers: Building the Future of Arkansas Agriculture**.

🚜 We cover important harvest preparation tips, equipment safety, grain storage, and one of the most critical reminders of the season—**grain safety**.

⚠️ Flowing grain can become a deadly hazard in seconds. We talk about grain entrapment and engulfment, confined-space dangers, equipment entanglement, and why having a grain-bin emergency plan **before an accident happens** is so important.

Then we shift gears and look toward the future of agriculture. 🌱

Who will be farming these fields for the next generation? We talk about the challenges facing young farmers, the importance of mentorship, new technology, education, and how experienced producers and the next generation can learn from one another.

Agriculture's future depends on both **the knowledge we've gained and the ideas we're willing to embrace.**

🎧 Tune in to the latest episode of **Dirt to Data** for a conversation about staying safe this harvest season and building a stronger future for Arkansas agriculture.

**Stay safe. Stay informed. Keep growing.** 🌾

🎙️ *Dirt to Data with Jessica Fulgham*
University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service

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Farming is about more than crops, cattle, and markets—it's about the people behind the operation.

In this episode of **Dirt to Data**, we're taking a step back from production agriculture to have an honest conversation about something that affects every farm: **stress**.

From unpredictable weather and rising input costs to long days during planting and harvest, agriculture can take a toll on both physical and mental well-being. We'll discuss:
🌾 Common signs of farm stress
🚜 Simple ways to manage stress during busy seasons
🤝 The importance of community and checking in on one another
📚 How the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service can connect producers with valuable resources and support

No matter what you raise or grow, remember this: **Healthy farms begin with healthy farmers.**

🎧 Listen to the latest episode of **Dirt to Data** and join the conversation.

If this episode speaks to you, share it with a fellow producer, friend, or family member. You never know who might need the reminder that they don't have to carry the load alone.

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Episode Description

🌾 Mid-Season Check-In: Crop Scouting, Cattle Markets & Summer Forages | Dirt to Data Podcast

Summer is a critical time for Arkansas agriculture, and the decisions producers make now can have a lasting impact on the rest of the season. In this episode of Dirt to Data, we cover timely topics affecting row crop and livestock producers across Arkansas.

Learn why regular crop scouting is essential for protecting yield potential, what insects, diseases, weeds, and weather-related challenges producers may be encountering, and how to make informed management decisions based on field conditions.

We also discuss the current outlook for Arkansas's cattle industry, including herd management considerations, market trends, and the importance of staying informed about the New World screwworm. Plus, we share practical forage and pasture management strategies to help maintain productive grazing systems throughout the summer.

Whether you're growing rice, soybeans, corn, cotton, or peanuts, raising beef cattle, or simply interested in Arkansas agriculture, this episode is packed with research-based information and practical recommendations from Extension.

In this episode:

• 🌱 Why mid-season crop scouting matters
• 🐛 Common insects, diseases, and weed concerns
• 💧 Irrigation and weather considerations
• 🐄 Arkansas cattle industry update
• 🚨 New World screwworm awareness
• 🌿 Summer forage and pasture management
• 📊 Preparing your operation for the remainder of the growing season

Subscribe to Dirt to Data for research-based discussions on Arkansas agriculture, including row crop production, livestock management, forage systems, agricultural technology, market updates, and Extension recommendations from the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service.

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In this episode of Dirt to Data, host Jessica Fulgham takes a closer look at Arkansas row crop agriculture and the factors that shape a successful growing season. From soybeans and rice to corn, cotton, and peanuts, we discuss the importance of weather, water management, pest control, and emerging technologies that are helping producers make informed decisions in the field.

Learn how Arkansas growers are improving irrigation efficiency, managing insects, diseases, and herbicide-resistant weeds, and utilizing precision agriculture tools to increase productivity and sustainability. Whether you're a producer, agriculture professional, or simply interested in the future of farming, this episode provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing Arkansas row crop agriculture today.

Join us as we dig into the data behind the dirt and explore the research, innovation, and real-world practices that keep Arkansas agriculture growing.