Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation

03/09/2026 | News release | Archived content

Arkansas Ranchers Facing Severe Drought Despite Rainfall

Arkansas Ranchers Facing Severe Drought Despite Rainfall

PublishedMarch 9, 2026

Despite recent scattered rain, many ranchers are still experiencing severe drought. Eddie Wagoner of Independence County explains that, in lieu of the nearly 20 inches of rain needed to remedy the drought, all he can do is work to survive until conditions improve.

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