Agriculture

The Arkansas Farm Bureau’s Farm Trail program enters its second year, connecting consumers with farms across the state. Director John McMahon says the trail promotes local food, supports producers and helps educate Arkansans about where their food comes from.

On today's show, the University of Arkansas Herbarium is celebrating its 150th anniversary. Plus, two Fayetteville sites are on the Most Endangered Places list compiled by Preserve Arkansas. Also, details on the Ozark Painter, Makers and Shakers Art Crawl in Jasper.

University of Arkansas economist Alvaro Durand-Morat says low global rice prices and rising costs could force one in three Arkansas farms to close without federal aid.

On today's show, we hear from an agricultural economist about how global economics are affecting rice farmers in Arkansas. Also today, Dylan Earl stops by KUAF to talk about his new music. Plus, a rundown of the live music coming up in the region.

On this edition of the NWA Business Journal report, Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward tells Roby Brock that row crop farmers are struggling with high yields but low prices. He warns that without swift federal action, one in three farms nationwide could go out of business.

The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture launches its inaugural AI in agriculture symposium and hackathon, bringing students and experts together to solve real-world farming challenges.

Ozarks at Large marks Matthew Moore’s birthday with listener-supported stories on soil, memory, coins, food and baseball during KUAF’s fall on-air fundraiser.

The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture is hosting a conference on considering artificial intelligence in its industry. Plus, a dip into the archive to celebrate a special day. Also, the 16th annual Fayetteville Film Fest is set for next weekend.

Virginia Tech’s Jason Grant explains how U.S. tariffs and potential foreign retaliation could impact Arkansas’s largest industry: agriculture.

On today's show, we hear about a local youth advocacy group's alternative college fair. We also learn what was happening in "The Land of Opportunity" 50 years ago. Plus, audible enjoyment with a new edition of Sound Perimeter.