Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation

03/05/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 03/05/2026 14:28

Ag Impacts of the Middle East Conflict, Bridge Assistance Program Details and Much More

Ag Impacts of the Middle East Conflict, Bridge Assistance Program Details and Much More

PublishedMarch 5, 2026

On this episode, we look at how the U.S.-Iran conflict is already affecting agricultural markets, from fuel and fertilizer costs to grain prices. We also have the latest on USDA's Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, a new effort to bring Arkansas-grown rice into school cafeterias and the latest farmer sentiment data on the ag economy.

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