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AgriTalk · May 14, 2026
What caused the sudden drop in grain prices? The recent China summit failed to yield any significant agricultural purchase agreements, leading to a sharp sell-off in grain and cotton markets. Analysts noted that the...
AgriTalk · Apr 20, 2026
Could this year's frost damage significantly impact wheat production? As frost concerns grow in key wheat regions, the market is reacting to both weather and geopolitical tensions. Wheat prices saw mixed results, with hard...
Arkansas Row Crops · May 21, 2025
What happens when weather delays planting and herbicide drift complicates weed control? This episode dives deep into the struggles Arkansas rice farmers are facing this year, with late planting due to excessive rain and...
Arkansas Row Crops · May 14, 2025
Could the presence of thrips and stink bugs signal trouble for cotton and corn this season? Recent observations indicate that thrips populations are notably high in northern Arkansas cotton fields, raising concerns for growers....
Arkansas Row Crops · May 14, 2025
What if the weather is holding back your crops this season? In Arkansas, farmers are grappling with significant delays in planting corn and cotton due to persistent wet conditions. The discussion highlights the struggles...
Arkansas Row Crops · Mar 24, 2025
As weed resistance issues escalate, what strategies are farmers adopting to manage glufosinate and Enlist crops? The discussion highlights the growing concerns over dicamba availability and the shift towards stacking residual herbicides to combat...
Arkansas Row Crops · Aug 22, 2024
As harvest approaches, Arkansas farmers face increasing stink bug populations in rice and soybeans, raising concerns about crop damage. Recent reports indicate that stink bug numbers in rice have surged, particularly in fields that...
Arkansas Row Crops · Aug 16, 2024
As the rice harvest approaches, the pressure from stink bugs is intensifying, particularly in green rice fields. The discussion highlights the challenges of controlling these pests, with reports indicating that current treatments are not...
Arkansas Row Crops · Aug 2, 2024
As the growing season winds down, late-season pest pressures are becoming a significant concern for Arkansas farmers. Recent reports highlight the emergence of fall armyworms in late rice and increasing stink bug populations in...
Arkansas Row Crops · Jul 12, 2024
Could this summer bring unexpected pest pressures for Arkansas crops? Recent reports indicate a significant uptick in armyworm populations in rice fields, particularly around Stuttgart South, prompting the use of a crisis exemption for...
Arkansas Row Crops · Jul 3, 2024
As Arkansas crops enter a critical growth phase, pest pressures are becoming increasingly significant. This episode highlights the emergence of rice stink bugs, armyworms, and spider mites, with varying levels of infestation reported across...
Arkansas Row Crops · Jun 28, 2024
What if the latest weed management technology could change how Arkansas farmers approach their crops? The discussion centers on John Deere's 'See and Spray' technology, which uses machine vision to identify and spray weeds...