Arkansas Farm Bureau President Dan Wright is making the rounds to meet with farmers impacted by last week’s tornado outbreak.
Severe weather affected counties throughout the state, prompting an emergency declaration.
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The Big Grass Fire started in southeastern Oregon before spreading into southwestern Idaho.
USDA reports that colony numbers increased in the first half of 2026 as beekeepers continued to replace losses and manage Varroa mites.
Excess moisture is increasing disease pressure across the Corn Belt as growers monitor southern rust, tar spot, stalk health, and harvest conditions.
Producers with eligible 2023 or 2024 disaster losses now have through Sept. 30 to apply and additional options for documenting quality-related losses.
For farmers and ranchers, the combination of expanding export opportunities, uncertain Chinese demand, and unpredictable weather will continue to shape markets heading into the months ahead.