American Farm Bureau Federation
Supreme Court to Hear Case That Could Raise Price of Pork
The question for the high court is whether California has impermissibly burdened the pork market and improperly regulated an industry outside its borders. read more >
The Long Game (Editorial)
Billions of dollars in government aid to farmers may soften these initial blows, but the longer that the U.S.-China trade war continues, the greater will be the damage to American agriculture — and Arkansas farmers. read more >
Drones: Farmers’ Eyes Take To Arkansas Skies
Drones have the potential to revolutionize agriculture in Arkansas, but the nature of that revolution remains unclear, farmers and those who work with them say. read more >
by Jan Cottingham -
Climate Risks (Editorial)
There are indications of a climate changing because of human actions that speak to those with an evidence-based mindset, indications meaningful because they affect people’s livelihoods and careers. And when livelihoods are on the line, people tend to drop partisanship in favor of reality. read more >
Exec Q&A: Randy Veach, Arkansas Farm Bureau President
Randy Veach is a third-generation farmer from the Lost Cane community (Mississippi County), where he grows cotton, rice, soybeans, wheat and corn on ground cleared by his grandfather and father. In addition to heading the state Farm Bureau, Veach is a board member of the American Farm Bureau. read more >
Arkansas Farmers Face New Challenges with Climate Change
While the U.S. Department of Agriculture warns of "overall detrimental effects" stemming from climate change by the middle of this century, some farmers reject that cause, saying when it comes to the weather, all bets are off. read more >
by Jan Cottingham -