Net farm income in Arkansas is expected to rise 22% this year, reversing a two-year decline in the state. However, it is largely being driven by economic and weather-related disaster assistance.
University of Arkansas Extension Economist, Dr. Hunter Biram, spoke with RFD-TV’s Tammi Arender on previous trends, main contributing factors, and what producers need to keep in mind.
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