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May 15, 2018
Congressman Crawford Talks 2018 Farm Bill
Written by: Jonathan Reaves
Published by: KASU

In this Congressional Interview, KASU News Director Johnathan Reaves talks with U.S. Representative Rick Crawford about the latest on the 2018 Farm Bill, including the new work requirements that are proposed with the new bill and the challenges the bill faces before passage. Click on the Listen button for the entire interview.

May 14, 2018
Arkansas congressman cites abuses, cuts ties with Facebook
Written by: Frank Lockwood
Published by: Arkansas democrat-Gazette

U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford has dropped the world's most widely used social media platform, but he's adding another way for people to reach out and speak up.

The Jonesboro Republican now invites constituents to contact his office by text at (870) 292-6747. They're no longer able to reach him via Facebook Messenger.

May 9, 2018
China not buying American soybeans; could hurt prices, reduce Arkansas acreage
Written by: George Jared
Published by: Talk Business and Politics

hinese soybean buyers have stopped buying U.S. produced soybeans, and at this point in the growing season it's mildly concerning, University of Arkansas at Monticello agriculture economist Dr. Robert Stark Jr. told Talk Business & Politics.

May 8, 2018
Veteran who served in Vietnam War ends hunger strike in Mountain Home
Written by: Caitlin Sinett
Published by: KY3

MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. - A veteran who served during the Vietnam War went on a hunger strike in a northwest Arkansas city to try to get legislators to make a change.

April 23, 2018
One simple fix could open $2b market for U.S. farmers
Written by: Reps Roger Marshall, Rick Crawford and Tom Emmer
Published by: Feed Stuffs

While the U.S. economy is projected to exceed 3% this year due to President Donald Trump's tax cuts, the economic outlook for America's 3.2 million farmers and ranchers continues to falter to concerning lows.

April 18, 2018
House committee to consider new farm bill
Written by: Jorge Quiquivix
Published by: KAIT8

WASHINGTON, DC (KAIT) -
The U.S House Agriculture Committee will consider a bill Wednesday morning.

The bill called, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, helps address economic challenges farmers and ranchers face.

It also invests in opportunities for SNAP recipients.

April 9, 2018
Representative Crawford talks Syrian crisis, China
Written by:Jonathan Reaves
Published by: KASU

In this interview with KASU news director Johnathan Reaves, U.S. Representative Rick Crawford talks about the latest in the Syrian crisis and what impacts a possible trade war with China could have on Arkansas agriculture and the steel industry. Click on the Listen button to hear the entire interview.