Dirt to Data is the official podcast of Mississippi County Extension, bringing research-based information and practical insights directly to Arkansas producers, landowners, and agricultural professionals. Each episode covers timely topics in crop production, livestock management, forage systems, farm management, and emerging agricultural issues. Featuring Extension specialists, industry experts, and local producers, Dirt to Data connects the science happening behind the scenes with real-world decisions made on the farm every day.
From the field to the future, we're turning dirt into data and data into decisions.
Episode Eight: Bugs, Budgets & Pastures: When the Data Hits the Farm
Grab that second cup of coffee and join us for Episode 8 — because today we're talking about bugs, budgets, pastures, and some decisions that aren't always easy to make. From the rice field to the farm office to the pasture, this episode is all about one thing: using information to make better decisions. 🐛 Rice stink bugs: Researchers have developed the first chromosome-scale reference genome for the rice stink bug, giving scientists a closer look at how this tiny pest feeds, adapts and...
11 Sept 2026
Episode Seven: Dirt, Data & Decisions: What Arkansas Producers Need to Know
🎙️🌾Dirt to Data Episode Seven 🌾🎙️ Dirt, Data & Decisions: What Arkansas Producers Need to Know Harvest is moving fast across Arkansas — but there’s a whole lot more happening in agriculture than what you can see from the cab of a combine. 🚜 In this episode of Dirt to Data, we’re digging into the numbers, the markets, the laws and the decisions that are shaping Arkansas agriculture right now. 🌾 Harvest Update: Corn, rice and soybeans are moving quickly, with hot and dry weather pushing har...
28 Aug 2026
Episode Six: Growing the Next Generation, Cattle Markets & a Fast-Moving Arkansas Harvest
What do 4-H, cattle markets, and Arkansas harvest have in common? They’re all part of the bigger story of agriculture — and we’re digging into all three on this week’s Dirt to Data! 🎧 In this episode: 🌟 Growing the next generation: Arkansas 4-H has more than 650 clubs across the state, with opportunities in every county. New members can join anytime, and returning members can re-enroll Sept. 1–Dec. 31. Plus, there are college scholarship opportunities available! 🐄 Cattle markets: What does th...
14 Aug 2026
Episode Five: From Field Trials to Farm Decisions: Research That Matters
🌾 FROM RESEARCH PLOTS TO REAL FARMS: THE DATA BEHIND THE DIRT 🚜 More than 200 farmers, crop consultants, researchers, and agricultural professionals gathered in Harrisburg for the 2026 Rice & Soybean Field Day at the Northeast Rice Research and Extension Center—and there was plenty of research worth talking about! 🎙️ In the latest episode of Dirt to Data, we’re digging into: 🌱 New possibilities for herbicide-resistant barnyardgrass — including a potential new mode of action currently unde...
11 Aug 2026
Episode Four: Harvest Preparation & Young Farmers: Building the Future of Arkansas Agriculture
Harvest season is just around the corner, and preparation goes far beyond getting the combine ready. In our latest episode of **Dirt to Data**, we're talking about **Harvest Preparation & Young Farmers: Building the Future of Arkansas Agriculture**. 🚜 We cover important harvest preparation tips, equipment safety, grain storage, and one of the most critical reminders of the season—**grain safety**. ⚠️ Flowing grain can become a deadly hazard in seconds. We talk about grain entrapment an...
11 Aug 2026
Episode Three: Beyond the Field: Managing Stress and Finding Support in Arkansas Agriculture
Farming is about more than crops, cattle, and markets—it's about the people behind the operation. In this episode of **Dirt to Data**, we're taking a step back from production agriculture to have an honest conversation about something that affects every farm: **stress**. From unpredictable weather and rising input costs to long days during planting and harvest, agriculture can take a toll on both physical and mental well-being. We'll discuss: 🌾 Common signs of farm stress 🚜 Simple ways to m...
11 Aug 2026
Episode One: Dirt to Data: The Challenges, Innovations, and Opportunities in Row crops
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 weed...
🌾 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 pro...
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