' : ` ` Safety net is going to kill a lot more of those producers , '' economist says . An Arkansas farmer says he was compelled sell his cattle because he was short on feed . Harsh conditions suggest food prices could increase as much as 4.5 % in Arkansas , agency says . The state expanded emergency food assistance Wednesday .
NEW : `` Safety net is going to protect a lot more of those producers , '' economist says . An Arkansas farmer says he was compelled sell his cattle because he was short on feed . Harsh conditions suggest food prices could increase as much as 4.5 % in 2013 , agency says . Agriculture secretary expanded emergency disaster assistance Wednesday .