Arkansas Cattle Business Podcast

This week ACA leaders and staff attended a fly-in in Washington DC. They had the opportunity to meet with elected officials and their staff to discuss issues affecting Arkansas cattle producers including a farm bill, LFP payment thresholds, black headed buzzards, the Death Tax, and New World Screwworm. They also met with agency leads from USDA on these topics as well. Stay tuned to learn more abou...

In this episode, we discuss our last Hats on the Hill of the session, recapping what happened at the Capitol this session. We also talk about our time at the FFA State Convention this week, our state board meeting coming up and our annual convention. Book a room for convention: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/arkansascattlemensassociation/

In this episode, we discuss the last Hats on the Hill of the session. We welcome Dr. Justice, an expert in forage and animal nutrition, for a timely conversation about navigating pasture recovery and cattle nutrition during a challenging Arkansas spring. Dr. Justice shares insights into how this season’s unpredictable weather has shaped forage conditions and offers practical advice for producers f...

In this episode our Hats on the Hill section recaps a busy week at the Capitol and share updates on key legislative activity impacting Arkansas cattle producers. We also announce the winner of March’s monthly membership incentive—congrats to them! Plus, we highlight the Arkansas Cattlemen’s Disaster Relief Fund and how you can support fellow producers in times of need. Tune in for all that and mor...

In this episode, our Hats on the Hill section covers a lot of bill movements that happened this week. Stay tuned to find out about our membership numbers and numbers from area conferences. You will also get a sneak peak at the Recruiter Rewards! HB 1045 - https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Home/FTPDocument?path=%2FBills%2F2025R%2FPublic%2FHB1045.pdf SB290 - https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Home/FTPDocument?path...

In this episode, we recorded at the Area 5 Spring Conference! We have a short Hats on the Hill update and we talk about our Arkansas Cattlemen's Disaster Relief Fund. Stay tuned to find out more about our Recruiter Rewards and more! https://mip.agri.arkansas.gov/agtools/Forestry/Fire_Info?show_districts=False

In this episode, our Hats on the Hill section covers lots of bill updates such as SB290, HB1594, HB1682, HB1740 and more! Stay tuned to see how the second week of spring area conferences went and find out who won our February monthly incentives and see what you can win for recruiting members in March! More information about the bills: https://arkleg.state.ar.us/ SB290 Discussion: https://sg001-har...

In this episode, our Hats on the Hill section covers an update on Senate Bill 290 and House Bill 1594. We also discuss an update on the Corporate Transparency Act. Stay tuned to see how the first week of spring area conferences went and what to expect when you attend your area conference. We also talk about the GoBob hay trailer raffle! RSVP for Area Conferences: https://www.arbeef.org/area-confer...

In this episode, our Hats on the Hill section covers an update on Senate Bill 290 and the importance of calling your elected officials. Stay tuned to learn more about this year's ACLC class and what they did during the first session this week. SB290: https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=SB290&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R&Search=

In this episode, our Hats on the Hill section covers an update on several bills and an update on the Corporate Transparency Act. Stay tuned to learn more about our summer internship and the new ACLC beef short course feeder calf nominations. Don't forget to RSVP for the Spring Area Conferences! RSVP for Area Conferences: https://www.arbeef.org/area-conferences Summer Internship Application For...

In this episode, we talk about our trip to San Antonio to the CattleCon. Our Hats on the Hill section covers new vet bills that passed, new bills being introduced, and a Federal update on Senate confirmations. Stay tuned to learn who won the January monthly incentive prize and who is sponsoring it in February. Join ACA: https://www.arbeef.org/join-aca RSVP for Area Conferences: https://www.arbeef....

In this episode, our Hats on the Hill section covers an update on the veterinarian bills and how the legislative process works. Stay tuned to find out more information about our Spring Area Conferences in March and find out more about Arkansas Cattlemen's history. https://www.arbeef.org/area-conferences https://www.arbeef.org/post/65-years-of-arkansas-cattlemen-s-association

In this episode, our Hats on the Hill section covers an update on last week's veterinarian bills, new legislation, inauguration, and confirmation hearings. Stay tuned to learn about the benefits of attending county meetings and how to find yours!

In this episode we introduce the Arkansas Cattlemen's Association and what this podcast will bring to our members. We also have our first Hats on the Hill update of the 2025 legislative session which started this week! Stay tuned to get a membership update.  https://www.arbeef.org/join-aca - Join ACA! https://districtfinder.youraedi.com/ - Find your Legislator https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Commit...