In the Press

I recently read a book that highlighted the benefits that gratitude can have on our mental and even physical health. With the stress that farm life brings, practicing gratitude has reminded me that I am fortunate for this life and to make every moment count.  READ MORE

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Congress is mulling a pair of bills aimed at helping livestock producers protect their calves, kids and lambs from predatory vultures. READ MORE

The agricultural industry is facing different challenges today than it was decades ago, and as women have been stepping into industry roles at a greater rate, Arkansan women have continued to bring their unique perspectives about overcoming challenges and preserving the Natural State’s largest industry. 

Wright Lindsey Jennings Woman-Run Initiative led a panel discussion, moderated by Dana Stewart of the Arkansas Farm Bureau, on Wednesday, April 5.  READ MORE

JUDSONIA, Ark. — Making sure cattle have enough food and water during an ice storm is hard enough, but being a midwife too adds a whole new layer of challenge.

That’s just what Dana Stewart wound up doing Tuesday morning, when one of the cows beat her due date. Stewart’s family helps manage the Martin Cattle Company of Judsonia. She’s part of the sixth generation working this White County farm, which raises Gelbveih, Balancer and Hereford cattle. READ MORE

JUDSONIA, Ark. — Making sure cattle have enough food and water during an ice storm is hard enough, but being a midwife too adds a whole new layer of challenge.

That’s just what Dana Stewart wound up doing Tuesday morning, when one of the cows beat her due date. Stewart’s family helps manage the Martin Cattle Company of Judsonia. She’s part of the sixth generation working this White County farm, which raises Gelbveih, Balancer and Hereford cattle. READ MORE

The American Farm Bureau Federation recently selected an outstanding group of young farmer and rancher leaders as the organization’s 11th Partners in Advocacy Leadership class. AFBF designed PAL to help agricultural leaders accelerate their engagement abilities and solidify their roles as advocates for agriculture.  READ MORE

Deep in the hill country of northern White County lies a typical purebred cattle farm with an atypical farmer. Dana Martin Stewart grew up one of three daughters of David and Rita Martin, with five generations before her working with cattle and often other agricultural crops, from strawberries to soybeans, hogs and chickens. Stewart and her sisters were treated the same as their male cousins, learning the value of hard work. They drove tractors, hauled hay, fixed fence, tended to cows and did whatever was needed on the family farm. According to Stewart, she and her sisters did not know they could or should be treated differently because they were girls. . READ MORE

STEP ROCK — Dana Stewart makes good use of her time. Stewart — who is the executive director for the White County Community Foundation, is heavily involved with the Farm Bureau in White County and the state, serves as a local 4-H Club leader and also runs her family’s cattle farm — was recently given an award for her leadership skills. READ MORE

HOT SPRINGS — Rich Hillman of Carlisle was re-elected as Arkansas Farm Bureau’s president and Mike Freeze of Little Rock will continue as vice president for the agriculture advocacy organization. Both were elected Friday morning at Farm Bureau’s 88th Annual Convention at the Hot Springs Convention Center. Delegates also elected six board members during the final day of the meeting, including three new board members. READ MORE

Gov. Asa Hutchinson joined with Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward this month to induct the families into the Arkansas Century Farm Program. The department started the Century Farm Program in 2012 to “highlight the contributions of these families to the agriculture industry, as well as their overall contributions to our state.” READ MORE

Sunlight pours onto the grass as the calming, familiar sound of Dana Stewart’s tractor hums in her ears. The world seems still for a moment as she contemplates her many responsibilities for the day. READ MORE

arm Bureau member and volunteer Dana Stewart made White County proud as she was recognized with the prestigious Stanley E. Reed Leadership Award at the state convention in Hot Springs, Nov. 28. Arkansas Ag Cast visited with her to get her reaction to earning this honor.   READ MORE

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (DTN) -- Joshua and Dana Stewart and their two children, Jewel and Henry, raise cattle, market goats and market sheep on their farm near Judsonia, Arkansas. This time of year, the family is usually busy as they prepare for the upcoming livestock show season -- for all three types of livestock. They think about working in the barns and competing in show rings. READ MORE

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (DTN) -- Joshua and Dana Stewart and their two children, Jewel and Henry, raise cattle, market goats and market sheep on their farm near Judsonia, Arkansas. This time of year, the family is usually busy as they prepare for the upcoming livestock show season -- for all three types of livestock. They think about working in the barns and competing in show rings. READ MORE