Arkansas AgCast

Episodi

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  Inflation Numbers, Trade Updates and Riceland CEO Kevin McGilton 16.10.2026 56min

  On this episode of Arkansas AgCast we discuss food cost inflation numbers related to food costs, trade updates with China and the state of the rice industry with Riceland CEO Kevin McGilton.
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  Diesel Tax Relief, WASDE Report and Deer Management with Jeremy Brown 08.10.2026 46min

  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 01.10.2026 39min

  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 industry and the need for a state climatologist to help with drought reporting.  
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  Belarus Potash, Diesel Prices and Positive Movement on the Farm Bill with Sen. John Boozman 24.09.2026 32min

  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 farmers moving forward.    
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  Weather Conditions Affecting Harvest, Farm Bill News and Dr. Tim Burcham 17.09.2026 35min

  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 10.09.2026 39min

  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 03.09.2026 35min

  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 27.08.2026 46min

  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 communities. 
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  AgCast Deep Dive: Discussing ArFB’s Young Farmers & Ranchers Program 20.08.2026 30min

  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 networking and support. 
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  AgCast Deep Dive: ArFB Executive Vice President Jarrod Yates 13.08.2026 21min

  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 06.08.2026 28min

  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 light at the end of the tunnel? Tune in as Dr. Loy breaks down the challenges and opportunities facing farmers in today’s economy.
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  AgCast Deep Dive: Farm Bill Update, Farm Aid Potential, Crop Insurance and More. 30.07.2026 19min

  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 10.07.2026 33min

  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 investment in the Farm-to-School Grant Program and China's largest purchase of U.S. soybeans since 2025.
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  H-2A Reform, USDA’s Acreage Report and Much More 02.07.2026 41min

  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 Arkansas agriculture. Finally, we discuss new rules governing the future use of feral hog chemicals and examine why Arkansas led the nation in farm bankruptcies in 2025.
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  Senate Farm Bill Proposal, July 4th Cookout Cost and Much More 26.06.2026 55min

  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 prices farmers receive for their grain, discuss the White House's request for additional farm assistance and share the results of American Farm Bureau's annual Fourth of July Cookout Survey.
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  AgCast Deep Dive: FSA State Director Ty Davis 11.06.2026 27min

  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 05.06.2026 40min

  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 that could expand payment limits and increase flexibility for many farm operations beginning in 2026.
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  AgCast Deep Dive: Farm Bill Passes the House, What’s Next? 28.05.2026 20min

  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 forward. The conversation explores what still stands between the bill and becoming law, including Senate markups, potential compromises and the challenges ahead.
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  Fertilizer Expansion Efforts, Rising Diesel Costs Reshape Planting Decisions and Much More 22.05.2026 40min

  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 continued strong demand for beef, pork and poultry despite higher grocery prices and what that means for livestock producers here in Arkansas.
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  AgCast Deep Dive: Mental Health Awareness Month with Mandy Young 14.05.2026 45min

  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 facing farm families, we look at prioritizing mental health on the farm and in rural communities.The conversation covers common misconceptions about mental health, the process of seeking help and resources available, like AFBF’s Farm State of Mind.Tailgate Time Number: 870-680-0222Gin Show Mental Health Panel Recording: https://www.midsouthfarmandginshow.com/managingstressandanxietyinanuncertainworld