Arkansas producers are assessing the damage following last week’s tornado outbreak

“Almost Complete Devestation”

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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