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The Arkansas AgCast is a weekly podcast discussing the latest news, trends and issues impacting Arkansas farmers and ranchers.

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This week’s Arkansas AgCast episode comes to you from inside historic Barton Coliseum at the 88th Arkansas State Fair. We talk diesel news, Barton Coliseum history and interview Scharidi Barber, the livestock show director of the Arkansas State Fair.... more

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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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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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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 d... more

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Recent Guests

Kevin McGilton
CEO of Riceland Foods with experience in rice sales and agricultural government relations
Riceland Foods
Episode: Inflation Numbers, Trade Updates and Riceland CEO Kevin McGilton
Jeremy Brown
Deer Management Assistance Program Coordinator, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Episode: Diesel Tax Relief, WASDE Report and Deer Management with Jeremy Brown
Dana Stewart
State Board member, Arkansas Farm Bureau; operator of Martin Cattle Company
Martin Cattle Company / Arkansas Farm Bureau
Episode: Gov. Sanders Executive Order, USDA Relief Payments and ArFB State Board Member Dana Stewart
John Boozman
Senator, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee
United States Senate
Episode: Belarus Potash, Diesel Prices and Positive Movement on the Farm Bill with Sen. John Boozman
Tim Burcham
Director, Northeast Rice Research and Extension Center
University of Arkansas
Episode: Weather Conditions Affecting Harvest, Farm Bill News and Dr. Tim Burcham
Ron Farney
Feral Hog Program Coordinator for Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Episode: Farm Income Projections and Feral Hogs with Ryan Farney
Addie Stamps
Beef Director, Commodity and Regulatory Affairs Department
Arkansas Farm Bureau
Episode: Biofuel, New Risk Management Tools for Cattle and Beef Imports with Addie Stamps
Keith Glover
President and CEO of Producers Rice Mill
Producers Rice Mill
Episode: Imported Beef, Farm to School Funding and Low Rice Acres with Keith Glover
Clay Parker
Vice Chairman, Young Farmers and Ranchers (YFNR)
Arkansas Farm Bureau
Episode: AgCast Deep Dive: Discussing ArFB’s Young Farmers & Ranchers Program

Hosts

John McMinn
Host of Arkansas AgCast and Deep Dive series; Co-host, affiliated with Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation
Jason Brown
Host of The Arkansas AgCast and Deep Dive episodes; frequent co-host
John McMahon
Co-host of Arkansas AgCast; contributes in-depth policy and farm program discussion

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Great podcast

    I’m an Arkansas cattle rancher and this podcast is at the top of my list every week! It’s as entertaining as it is informative.

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    5
    StacyinAR
    United Statesa year ago
  • Easy Arkansas Ag News

    Great source for ag news in Arkansas, and it won’t put you to sleep!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    :-):-):-):-)1234
    United Statesa year ago
  • Excellent

    Great podcast! Informative, fun, and relevant to anyone involved in Arkansas ag.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cottonhog
    United States3 years ago
  • Good Banter, Better news

    If you care about what is happening in Agriculture specifically In Arkansas, this is the podcast for you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RazorbackFarmer
    United States4 years ago
  • The #1 Source for Arkansas Ag News.

    If you are trying to learn about what is happening in Arkansas ag this is the best place for it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mattmagd
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners praise practical Arkansas-focused ag policy insights and timely market updates.
Fans value candid banter balanced with expert context from academia and policy experts.
The show is seen as a go-to source for state-level farm news and Farm Bureau perspectives.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Inflation Numbers, Trade Updates and Riceland CEO Kevin McGilton
Q: What's driving the growing share of imported rice in the U.S. market, and how can we get more U.S.-grown rice into stores, restaurants, and food manufacturing?
McGilton cites growing consumer interest in aromatic varieties such as Jasmine and Basmati, as well as heavily subsidized foreign rice that competes at lower prices. He says U.S. growers and buyers are working to expand domestic aromatic rice production, but adoption takes time.
Inflation Numbers, Trade Updates and Riceland CEO Kevin McGilton
Q: What are you seeing in yields and quality, and how will fewer rice acres affect supplies and farmers' prices?
McGilton describes this year's field yields as average to above average, but says milling quality has weakened. Fewer acres also mean fewer bushels for mills and dryers, raising their per-unit costs.
Diesel Tax Relief, WASDE Report and Deer Management with Jeremy Brown
Q: Tell us a little bit about who you are, what you do, where you came from, how you got to where you are today.
Jeremy Brown describes his Northeast Arkansas roots, education in Wildlife Management, a long tenure with the Game and Fish Commission, and his progression to the DMAP Coordinator role, highlighting his 18 years of experience and his focus on habitat, herd management, and collaboration with DMAP biologists and clubs.
Belarus Potash, Diesel Prices and Positive Movement on the Farm Bill with Sen. John Boozman
Q: What is the path forward for conference negotiations between the House and Senate versions of the farm bill?
The Senator outlined ongoing talks between committee staff, the House, and the White House, with signatures from Senate leadership and a willingness from Democrats to engage once elections pass, aiming to converge on a unified farm bill.
Belarus Potash, Diesel Prices and Positive Movement on the Farm Bill with Sen. John Boozman
Q: Can you walk us through which portions of the farm bill were addressed in the one big beautiful bill and what that means for Arkansans?
Boozman explained that the legislation expanded funding for risk management, conservation, market development overseas, and research, while updating loan limits and modernizing programs to better reflect current farming conditions, which together should boost farmers' competitiveness and resilience.

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A practical, Arkansas-focused agriculture show that blends policy updates, market analysis, and on-the-ground farming realities. Episodes frequently drill into Farm Bill developments, commodity prices, fertilizer and input costs, and regulatory changes, while weaving local context from Arkansas producers and institutions. Notable strengths include deep dives with subject-matter experts, a steady stream of timely updates, and a collaborative, technician-to-farmer tone that makes complex policy approachable for practitioners. It's particularly useful for listeners who want clear implications for budgeting, planning, and operations in Arkansas agriculture, and for sponsors seeking a locally aligned, policy-aware audience.

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Recent guests on Arkansas AgCast include:

1. Kevin McGilton
2. Jeremy Brown
3. Dana Stewart
4. John Boozman
5. Tim Burcham
6. Ron Farney
7. Addie Stamps
8. Keith Glover

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