Episode Description

🌾 Mid-Season Check-In: Crop Scouting, Cattle Markets & Summer Forages | Dirt to Data Podcast

Summer is a critical time for Arkansas agriculture, and the decisions producers make now can have a lasting impact on the rest of the season. In this episode of Dirt to Data, we cover timely topics affecting row crop and livestock producers across Arkansas.

Learn why regular crop scouting is essential for protecting yield potential, what insects, diseases, weeds, and weather-related challenges producers may be encountering, and how to make informed management decisions based on field conditions.

We also discuss the current outlook for Arkansas's cattle industry, including herd management considerations, market trends, and the importance of staying informed about the New World screwworm. Plus, we share practical forage and pasture management strategies to help maintain productive grazing systems throughout the summer.

Whether you're growing rice, soybeans, corn, cotton, or peanuts, raising beef cattle, or simply interested in Arkansas agriculture, this episode is packed with research-based information and practical recommendations from Extension.

In this episode:

• 🌱 Why mid-season crop scouting matters
• 🐛 Common insects, diseases, and weed concerns
• 💧 Irrigation and weather considerations
• 🐄 Arkansas cattle industry update
• 🚨 New World screwworm awareness
• 🌿 Summer forage and pasture management
• 📊 Preparing your operation for the remainder of the growing season

Subscribe to Dirt to Data for research-based discussions on Arkansas agriculture, including row crop production, livestock management, forage systems, agricultural technology, market updates, and Extension recommendations from the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service.

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In this episode of Dirt to Data, host Jessica Fulgham takes a closer look at Arkansas row crop agriculture and the factors that shape a successful growing season. From soybeans and rice to corn, cotton, and peanuts, we discuss the importance of weather, water management, pest control, and emerging technologies that are helping producers make informed decisions in the field.

Learn how Arkansas growers are improving irrigation efficiency, managing insects, diseases, and herbicide-resistant weeds, and utilizing precision agriculture tools to increase productivity and sustainability. Whether you're a producer, agriculture professional, or simply interested in the future of farming, this episode provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing Arkansas row crop agriculture today.

Join us as we dig into the data behind the dirt and explore the research, innovation, and real-world practices that keep Arkansas agriculture growing.