Sen. Clarke Tucker, D-Little Rock, and Rep. DeAnn Vaught, R-Horatio, present a resolution to the Arkansas Legislative Council to ask the federal government for “targeted relief for Arkansas farmers” on Oct. 17, 2025.
Arkansas lawmakers expressed concern about the state of the agriculture industry Friday and agreed to urge the federal government to provide financial aid to keep farmers afloat.
Commodity crop farmers are facing one of their worst periods in decades as a result of skyrocketing production costs and stagnant demand. Agriculture industry leaders told lawmakers last month in Stuttgart that 25% to 40% of farmers are likely to leave the industry after this season unless they receive aid.
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(Story by Arkansas Advocate, found at ktlo.com)
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