Arkansas Farm Bureau Podcast

On this episode, we cover the first “Cattle on Feed and Livestock Slaughter Report” of 2025 to see how the inventory numbers are shaping up as spring calving season carries on. We also have data on the impacts of tariffs on American farmers, share why Brazilian egg imports are up over 90% and much more. Catch it here on the state’s only weekly ag news program, the Arkansas AgCast.

On this episode, we invited a regular guest to the show, Tyler Oxner, director of commodity activities and economics at Arkansas Farm Bureau, to discuss details about USDA’s Emergency Commodity Assistance Program. Tyler shared insights about how farmers can apply and a timeline of payments. Catch it here on the state’s only weekly ag news program, the Arkansas AgCast.

On this episode, we invited host-turned-guest John McMinn to dish up the details about ArFB’s new Arkansas Farm Trail. John shared details on all 22 farms on the trail, gave his takes on what you should be buying as you take on the trail and outlined the prizes up for grabs. Catch it here on the state’s only weekly ag news program, the Arkansas AgCast.REMINDER: We're hosting the first-ever Arkansas AgCast Bracket Challenge this year and we want all our listeners to join. The winner will receive an autographed photo of John McMinn and some ArFB goodies. Click this link to join the fun!

On this episode, Jason Kelley, U of A extension agronomist, joins the show to talk about the Arkansas’ corn crop. We look back at what went right, and not-so-right, last year. Plus, we talk about the decisions farmers can make this growing season to save costs. Catch it here on the state’s only weekly ag news program, the Arkansas AgCast.

On this episode, we covered the release of frozen Inflation Reduction Act funds, plus USDA plans to address egg prices and avian influenza. We also share the exciting news about ArFB’s newest program, the Arkansas Farm Trail. Get up to speed on all that and a lot more on the state’s only weekly ag news program, the Arkansas AgCast.

On this episode, we cover new USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins’ first day on the job. We also discuss reported layoffs and other changes within USDA. Plus, the Corporate Transparency Act is back in the news and farmers could be impacted. Get up to speed on all that and a lot more on the state’s only weekly ag news program, the Arkansas AgCast.

On this episode, we traveled to the campus of Arkansas State University to attend the A-State Agribusiness Conference and interviewed the EVP of the Little Rock branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. We talked ag trends in that conversation, plus we covered news in the industry this week. You can get it here, on the state’s only weekly ag news program.

On this episode, we talk about egg prices and what’s causing the surge across the country. We also recap farmer testimony from Sen. John Boozman’s first Senate Ag Committee meeting presiding as chair. In addition, we talk farmer sentiment on everything from loans to commodity prices. You can get all that and more on the state’s only weekly ag news program.

On this episode, we traveled to Hot Springs to visit the Arkansas Grown Conference. The three-day event is filled with education and promotion of local foods and agritourism. We sat down with Jessica Chapman, farm-to-school coordinator for the Arkansas Department of Agriculture, to learn more about how farmers are getting the commodities they produce into Arkansas school cafeterias. We also cover news from around the industry, and you can get it here on the state’s only weekly ag news program.

On this AgCast episode, we cover several updates with to the H-2A program that could impact Arkansas farmers. Plus, hay production in Arkansas was up 14% last year. We’ll tell you how we performed against other states around the south and cover more important stories from the week. Get it here in the states only weekly ag news program.

On this episode, we cover the latest news on the state’s lithium industry, with new funding and a timeline for construction of Standard Lithium’s facility in south Arkansas. We also congratulate Sen. John Boozman for officially taking the reins of the Senate Agriculture Committee and much more. Get it here on the state’s only weekly ag news program, the Arkansas AgCast.

On the first episode of 2025, we invited Jared Garrett in the studio to discuss the ongoing battle against Avian Influenza in Arkansas. Jared tells us about the disease, how it impacts poultry and how farmers are working to protect their flocks. Get it here on the state’s only weekly ag news program, the Arkansas AgCast.

On this last episode of 2024, we used this Deep Dive to recap the year’s financial challenges for farmers. We invited UA ag economist, Dr. Hunter Biram, on the show to give an in-depth look at the factors that have led to an estimated loss of $30 billion for American farmers. He shares data on commodity prices, interest rates, input costs, and other factors to paint a clear picture of how we got to this situation. We also ask Hunter a crucial question for Arkansas agriculture - will we lose farmers due to financial impacts in 2025? It’s all on the cusp of an effort to pass a Continuing Resolution to keep the federal government open and provide essential aid to farmers. Get it here on the state’s only weekly ag news program, the Arkansas AgCast.

This episode covers updates on the farm bill, including a push for new legislation and immediate financial assistance. We also discuss new federal orders that could affect dairy farmers and recap ArFB’s recent convention, highlighting election results and key policy positions adopted by voting delegates. Get it here on the state’s only weekly ag news program, the Arkansas AgCast.

We packed the studio up and headed to Hot Springs for this episode. Catch up with us on the trade show floor as we discuss all the action from the 90th Annual State Convention. We also have a great discussion with Field of Dreams star Dwier Brown before his keynote address at the event. Get it here on the state’s only weekly ag news program, the Arkansas AgCast.

In this episode, ArFB’s Jared Garrett breaks down the average cost of Thanksgiving dinner. We tell you what’s more expensive, which ingredients have dropped in price and how much you should expect to pay per person to feed your crew. Get it here on the state’s only weekly ag news program, the Arkansas AgCast.

In this episode, we share details on the upcoming 90th Annual Arkansas Farm Bureau Convention. How much ag production costs have risen in the last five years, plus the latest WASDE data, an update on how changes to the Milk Marketing Order may benefit dairy farmers and more. Get it here on the state’s only weekly ag news program, the Arkansas AgCast.

For this special episode, we’re at the Hot Springs Convention Center for ArFB’s 2024 Resolutions Committee meeting. We sit down with Mississippi County farmer Heath Donner to discuss the policy-making process and how the resolutions meeting plays a role. Get it here on the state’s only weekly ag news program, the Arkansas AgCast.

A Jan. 1, 2025 deadline that could affect more than 230,000 American farms carries steep penalties. Are you ready? Plus, we cover the latest global food price data from the World Bank and review the current cattle inventory trends. This episode is packed with information and comes to you from the state’s only weekly ag news program, the Arkansas AgCast.

There’s news of possible legislation that could provide financial relief to farmers, and we have the details on who is expected to bring that to the floor and how it could help. Plus, the latest data on Arkansas farm income is in and we’re in decline for the second year running. We discuss the details of all this and more on this episode of the state’s only weekly ag news program, the Arkansas AgCast.