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Arkansas AgCast
by Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation
The Arkansas AgCast is a weekly podcast discussing the latest news, trends and issues impacting Arkansas farmers and ranchers.
Episodes
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Diesel Tax Relief, WASDE Report and Deer Management with Jeremy Brown
This week we discuss the latest news on federal tax deferral for red-dye diesel use in equipment, USDA’s latest crop report and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Deer Management Assistance Program with Jeremy Brown.
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Gov. Sanders Executive Order, USDA Relief Payments and ArFB State Board Member Dana Stewart
This week’s episode covers Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ executive order allowing farmers to use tax-free, dyed diesel fuel on highways through October. We also discuss USDA’s Agriculture Risk Coverage deadlines. ArFB state board member Dana Stewart discusses the current state of the cattle…
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Belarus Potash, Diesel Prices and Positive Movement on the Farm Bill with Sen. John Boozman
On this episode we discuss President Donald Trump’s plan to lower fertilizer costs by purchasing potash from Belarus, and how diesel rates could raise grocery prices. Sen. John Boozman discusses the Agricultural Act of 2026 passing the Senate Agriculture Committee and what that could mean for...
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Weather Conditions Affecting Harvest, Farm Bill News and Dr. Tim Burcham
The farm bill has passed the senate ag committee, hot and dry weather is causing problems at harvest, and we visit with Dr. Tim Burcham, director of the Northeast Rice Research and Extension Center to hear about research being done to benefit farmers.
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Farm Income Projections and Feral Hogs with Ryan Farney
On this episode we discuss how an increase in farm income projections will not necessarily translate into more profit for farmers. Plus, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Feral Hog Program Coordinator Ryan Farney joins the show to discuss the feral hog problem in Arkansas.
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Biofuel, New Risk Management Tools for Cattle and Beef Imports with Addie Stamps
Arkansas Farm Bureau’s Beef Economist Addie Stamps joins the show to discuss the planned import of 300,000 metric tons of beef into the U.S. Also, we’ll discuss biofuel news and new risk management tools for cattle producers.
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Imported Beef, Farm to School Funding and Low Rice Acres with Keith Glover
On this episode, we discuss President Donald Trump’s announcement to import beef in an effort to lower prices at the grocery store. We also welcome Keith Glover, CEO of Producers Rice Mill, to discuss historically low rice acres in Arkansas and the long-term effects that may have on rural...
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AgCast Deep Dive: Discussing ArFB’s Young Farmers & Ranchers Program
On this Arkansas AgCast Deep Dive, Clay Parker, ArFB’s Young Farmers and Ranchers vice chair, discusses the current work being done by the Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee, challenges facing young farmers and ranchers, and how being involved with Farm Bureau offers unique opportunities for...
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AgCast Deep Dive: ArFB Executive Vice President Jarrod Yates
On this Arkansas AgCast Deep Dive, ArFB Executive Vice President Jarrod Yates joins us to discuss policy development, advocacy and the implementation of Farm Bureau Health Plans of Arkansas.
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AgCast Deep Dive: Dr. Ryan Loy Discusses International Trade
On this Deep Dive episode of the Arkansas AgCast, Dr. Ryan Loy, assistant professor and agricultural finance extension economist at the University of Arkansas, discusses the current state of international markets, volatile interest rates and what the future may hold for agriculture. Is there…
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AgCast Deep Dive: Farm Bill Update, Farm Aid Potential, Crop Insurance and More.
On this Arkansas AgCast Deep Dive, Dr. Hunter Biram discusses the current farm economy, updates on the farm bill and potential aid for farmers. As farmers prepare for harvest and plan for 2027, hear when Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage payments are expected to begin.
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China Buys U.S. Soybeans, Farm-to-School Success in Arkansas and Much More
On this episode, we break down a nationwide right-to-repair settlement involving John Deere that expands farmers’ and mechanics’ access to repair tools and diagnostic software. Also new research shows U.S. farmers face significantly higher production costs than global competitors, USDA's record...
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H-2A Reform, USDA’s Acreage Report and Much More
On this episode, we break down a bipartisan proposal to overhaul the H-2A guest worker program, including changes that could expand access to ag labor and provide more certainty for producers. We also take a look at USDA's latest acreage report and what a major shift toward soybeans means for...
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Senate Farm Bill Proposal, July 4th Cookout Cost and Much More
On this episode, we break down the Senate Agriculture Committee's newly released farm bill draft, including proposed updates to the farm safety net, crop insurance, specialty crop programs and rural development. We also look at new research showing how low Mississippi River levels can reduce the...
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AgCast Deep Dive: FSA State Director Ty Davis
Host John McMinn sits down with newly-appointed Farm Service Agency State Director Ty Davis to discuss his farming roots, FSA programs that farmers can utilize and how his role in Senator John Boozman’s office helped prepare him for his role as FSA director in his home state.
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New World Screwworm Makes it to the U.S., ARC and PLC Updates and Much More
On this episode, we break down USDA's new specialty crop assistance payments, a rare opportunity for farmers to review and update base acres, and the first confirmed case of New World screwworm in U.S. livestock in decades. We also cover major changes to federal farm program eligibility rules…
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AgCast Deep Dive: Farm Bill Passes the House, What’s Next?
Host John McMinn sits down with Jay Robbins, Arkansas Farm Bureau’s senior director of national affairs, to discuss the recent passage of the farm bill in the U.S. House of Representatives. For farmers still relying on programs tied to the outdated 2018 farm bill, the move marks an important step...
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Fertilizer Expansion Efforts, Rising Diesel Costs Reshape Planting Decisions and Much More
On this episode, we break down USDA’s latest efforts to expand domestic fertilizer production, how rising diesel costs are reshaping crop decisions for Arkansas farmers, and new trade commitments between the U.S. and China that could impact agricultural exports and input costs. We also look at...
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AgCast Deep Dive: Mental Health Awareness Month with Mandy Young
Host Jason Brown sits down with Mandy Young to discuss mental health in agriculture and the work being done through Tailgate Time, a nonprofit built for mental health support services for farmers, their families, farm employees and others in agriculture. From stress and isolation to the realities...
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Arkansas Peaches Hit Hard, Farm Bill Passes the House and Much More
On this episode, we break down House passage of the 2026 farm bill and what it could mean for producers as it heads to the Senate. We also cover major freeze damage to Arkansas peaches and blueberries, new USDA conservation funding opportunities and the timeline for applying for the Arkansas...
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AgCast Deep Dive: Iran War Impact on Fertilizer Purchases and Prices
Host Jason Brown sits down with Arkansas Farm Bureau economist Brandy Carroll to break down new data on fertilizer purchases and what it reveals about the financial pressures facing farmers, especially here in Arkansas. From rising input costs to tough decisions on fertilizer use, this…
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House Members Call for Rice Trade Investigation, USDA News and Much More
On this episode, we take a closer look at ongoing fertilizer challenges and how federal officials are working to stabilize supply and invest in domestic production. We also cover a new push led by Arkansas Rep. Rick Crawford to investigate foreign rice trade practices, a which could significantly...
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The Latest WASDE Data, the Data Behind Fertilizer Purchases and Much More
On this episode, we break down USDA’s latest WASDE report and what steady supply estimates mean for crop and livestock markets heading into the growing season. We also look at new American Farm Bureau survey data showing fertilizer affordability challenges for farmers, with rising input costs...
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Illinois River Lawsuit Action, John Deere Right-to-Repair Settlement and Much More
From equipment to policy to education, this episode covers crucial ag news in the headlines right now. This week, we break down a major right-to-repair development as John Deere reaches a proposed $99 million settlement that could expand farmers’ access to equipment diagnostics and repair tools.…
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2026 Prospective Planting Report, New DEF Regulations and Much More
This Arkansas AgCast episode covers new EPA guidance aimed at reducing equipment downtime tied to DEF system failures, including changes that could improve reliability for farmers. We also take a closer look at USDA’s Prospective Plantings report and what shifting acreage trends could mean for...
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Iran Conflict Influence on Fertilizer Prices, Updated Dicamba Guidelines and Much More
On this episode, we break down rising fertilizer costs and supply concerns tied to the Iran conflict, review a proposed farm bill framework for specialty crop disaster assistance and discuss increased scrutiny of U.S. ag exports at Chinese ports. We also cover important dicamba changes for…
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AgCast Deep Dive: Arkansas State University’s Veterinarian School
Arkansas farmers and ranchers know the shortage of large animal veterinarians is real. On this AgCast Deep Dive, Jason Brown talks with Dr. Heidi Banse about the Arkansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine, its focus on production agriculture and how the program could address the…
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Ag Impacts of the Middle East Conflict, Bridge Assistance Program Details and Much More
On this episode, we look at how the U.S.–Iran conflict is already affecting agricultural markets, from fuel and fertilizer costs to grain prices. We also have the latest on USDA’s Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, a new effort to bring Arkansas-grown rice into school cafeterias and the latest...
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AgCast Deep Dive: PLC and ARC Explained with Dr. Hunter Biram
On this Deep Dive episode, host John McMinn sits down with Dr. Hunter Biram, extension ag economist, to break down the modern farm safety net. They explain how ARC and PLC work, common misconceptions about who receives payments and whether these programs influence planting decisions or distort...
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Farm Bill 2.0 News, Specialty Crop Bridge Payments and Much More
This week on Arkansas AgCast, we break down USDA’s new $1 billion Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers Program and what it means for Arkansas growers. We also discuss the House Agriculture Committee’s new farm bill draft as markup begins and EPA’s decision to reinstate over-the-top dicamba use…
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WASDE Updates, Arkansas Leads Farm Bankruptcies and Much More
This week on the Arkansas AgCast, we break down the sharp rise in farm bankruptcies, including Arkansas leading the nation in Chapter 12 filings. We also look at expanded Argentine beef imports, USDA’s new farm security partnership and what the latest WASDE report means for corn and soybean markets.
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USDA Cattle Inventory, Super Bowl Snacks on the Farm and Much More
This week on the Arkansas AgCast, we’re covering the EPA’s latest actions aimed at reducing downtime from DEF system failures, we look at why beef prices are likely to stay high as the U.S. cattle herd remains tight and share the latest on Texas and USDA’s efforts to keep the New World screwworm...
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WASDE Market Waves, AFBF Policy Decisions and Much More
This week on the Arkansas AgCast, we cover highlights from the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 107th Annual Convention, where delegates set policy priorities focused on labor, animal health, and risk management. We also break down the first WASDE report of 2026, which showed…
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Farmer Bridge Assistance Program Details, Flipping the Food Pyramid and Much More
This week on the Arkansas AgCast, we break down updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. We look at how livestock, dairy, oilseed and pulse crop groups are responding to the shift and what it could…
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Farmer Bridge Payment Program Details, USDA Changes to Safety Net and Much More
This week’s Arkansas AgCast covers several stories affecting farmers across the state. We start with Tyson Foods’ decision to halt poultry contracts in the Illinois River watershed unless Oklahoma shifts its legal approach in a long-running lawsuit. We also break down USDA’s new $12 billion…
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AgCast on Site: A Conversation with Navy SEAL Clint Bruce
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 91st Annual State Convention. We also have a great discussion with Clint Bruce, Navy SEAL and former NFL player, before his keynote address at the...
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Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner, USDA Disaster Relief and Much More
On this week’s Arkansas AgCast, we cover USDA’s Stage Two disaster relief. We also look at Thanksgiving meal costs, nearly 20% lower than last year in Arkansas. Then we break down the Trump administration’s proposed WOTUS rule aimed at clarifying federal water jurisdiction after the Sackett...
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AgCast Deep Dive: Dr. Calvin White Jr.
On this Deep Dive edition of the Arkansas AgCast, we sit down with Dr. Calvin White Jr., provost and executive vice chancellor at Arkansas State University, on location during the Catalyst event in Jonesboro. We discuss how Arkansas agriculture is evolving, its impact on rural communities and how...
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AgCast Deep Dive: 2025 ArFB State Resolutions Meeting
On this episode of the Arkansas AgCast, we’re in Hot Springs for ArFB’s 2025 Resolutions Committee meeting. We sit down with Monroe County farmer Bo Mason to discuss the policy-making process and the important role the meeting plays in our process.
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AgCast Deep Dive: The State of the Arkansas Row Crop Economy with Dr. Hunter Biram
On this episode of the Arkansas AgCast, we discuss why row crop farmers in the state are weathering one of their most challenging years in decades. In 2025, falling commodity prices, stubbornly high input costs and tightening credit are pushing farm income deep into the red for a third straight...
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Brazil’s Record-Setting Row Crops, Argentinian Beef Imports and Much More
On this week’s Arkansas AgCast, we take a closer look at Brazil’s fast-moving 2025–26 planting season, where record soybean and corn acreage could reshape global markets. We have the details on a new University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture two-part webinar series to help row crop...
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On Location: The Arkansas State Fair
We’re coming to you from the Arkansas State Fair this week. A new report from University of Arkansas economists paints a tough picture for row crop farmers, with high input costs and low commodity prices are creating some of the tightest margins in decades. We also discuss the ongoing federal...
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H-2A Wage System Changes, Mounting Financial Pressure for Fruit and Vegetable Farmers and Much More
On this episode of the Arkansas AgCast, timber landowners across the South face new hurdles as buyers tighten contract terms to comply with Europe’s deforestation rules. Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of Labor has finalized sweeping changes to the H-2A farmworker wage system, a move that could...
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USDA Takes on Rising Input Costs, the New World Screwworm Inches Closer to the US and Much More
On this episode of the Arkansas AgCast, we cover a packed slate of agriculture news out of Washington and abroad. We break down USDA and the Department of Justice’s new antitrust agreement aimed at curbing rising input costs and take a closer look at U.S. beef’s shrinking market share in...
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The Fed Cuts Interest Rates, How Drought Reporting Influences Disaster Funding and Much More
On this episode of the Arkansas AgCast, we spotlight the return of the Arkansas Farm Trail passport program for its second season. We share how to apply, who’s eligible, and what benefits come with joining the trail. We also discuss the growing concern for drought and how the U.S. Drought Monitor...
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Doing the Math on Updated Reference Prices, Have Yourself a Merry Soybean Harvest and Much More
On this episode of Arkansas AgCast, we break down major changes to farm bill commodity programs under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, including how reference price increases might pencil out. We also dive into the newly released “Make America Healthy Again” report, revising controversial health…
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AgCast Deep Dive: Arkansas Farm Trail Farmer Conversation
On this episode of the Arkansas AgCast, we’re putting a spotlight on the Arkansas Farm Trail, ArFB’s passport program designed to connect Arkansans with local farms and food. Host John McMinn sits down with Margie Raimondo of Urbana Farmstead, one of the farmers participating in the program, to…
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Spring Weather's Impact on Yield, Mississippi River Levels Drop at Harvest and Much More
On this week’s Arkansas AgCast, we cover challenges facing Mid-South farmers. We start with the Mississippi River, where current low water levels could again disrupt barge traffic, raising transportation costs, and widening basis levels that cut into farm income. Next, we look at how extreme...
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Time Prices Continue to Fall, USDA Stopping Subsidies for Solar Projects on U.S. Farmland and Much More
On this week’s Arkansas AgCast, we take a closer look at the economic pressures weighing on the ag industry. John Deere is scaling back production with layoffs as farmers cut back on equipment purchases, while Arkansas’s timber industry continues to struggle under collapsing pulpwood prices and...
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August WASDE Implications, EPA Releases New DEF Regulations and Much More
In this episode, we cover new EPA guidance aimed at preventing sudden diesel power losses that could save farmers millions and USDA’s August WASDE report with record corn projections and tight margins ahead. We also take a look at USDA reorganization proposal that would move key offices into...
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The Arkansas AgCast is a weekly podcast discussing the latest news, trends and issues impacting Arkansas farmers and ranchers.
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