![Whitney Marr collects eggs at her farm in Green Forest. Marr raises 60,000 egg-laying hens for Happy Egg Co. of Rogers. [Michael Woods]](https://dqndh7utxx63f.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/20250520_Happy_Egg_Co_019_opt-300x194.jpg)
Bird Flu Outbreaks Continue to Disrupt US Egg Supply & Prices
Egg prices just saw their first drop in months — but don’t celebrate yet. Prices are still sky-high compared to a year ago thanks to a relentless strain of avian flu, and the industry still faces a long road to recovery. read more >
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![The Cargill turkey plant that is scheduled for shutdown in northeast Springdale. About 1,000 jobs will be lost on Aug. 1. [Michael Woods]](https://dqndh7utxx63f.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/20250519_Cargill_008_opt-e1748227393156-300x194.jpg)
Springdale’s Cargill Closure Marks Largest Layoff in City History
Cargill will shut down its Springdale turkey plant on Aug. 1, cutting 1,000 jobs, but local leaders, state officials, and Cargill are working to help affected workers find new employment in northwest Arkansas’ strong job market.
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by Kyle Massey -
Mountaire Corp. Reclaims Top Spot Among Arkansas’ Largest Private Companies
Nineteen Arkansas-based private companies topped $1 billion in revenue in 2024. That's two more than the previous year. read more >
by Gwen Moritz -
Keo Fish Farms Celebrates 50 Years with Record Profits & Sustainable Growth
The producer of hybrid striped bass fry and fingerlings is thriving with record sales and profits while investing heavily in solar energy, water conservation and international expansion. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
Arkansas Leads in GDP (Editorial)
Arkansas punches above its weight in terms of the goods and services its citizens produce. read more >
Storm Nolan’s Cultivation License Remains in Legal Limbo
The Arkansas Supreme Court is set to weigh in again on the five-year court battle over the license. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
How Natural State Medicinals Grew From Idea to Sales
The Jefferson County cultivator has become a cannabis powerhouse, but strict regulations and sky-high costs make every step a challenge. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Ownership of Arkansas Cannabis Companies Remains Murky, Despite Efforts for Transparency
The industry, once promised to be largely owned by Arkansans, has become a maze of unclear ownership and out-of-state influence. read more >
by Kyle Massey, Mark Friedman -
![David Bubbas, left, and his son Alan discuss expanding their popular hamburger business into the steak market.[Karen E. Segrave]](https://dqndh7utxx63f.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ARBusiness-Davids_Burgers-0601_opt-300x194.jpg)
David’s Burgers Owner Wants to Sell ‘The Whole Cow’
Alan Bubbus aims to reshape Arkansas' beef industry, but his vision for a local slaughterhouse has sparked intense debate and opposition. read more >
by Jan Cottingham -
Lonoke County Farm Files for Bankruptcy Protection Amid $1.46M Debt
A Lonoke County farm faces financial turmoil, seeking bankruptcy relief amidst millions in debts, including a significant trade debt to a Stuttgart seed company. read more >
West Memphis Company Raises $4M in Private Equity Placement
GLWM Medicinal Investment Co. LLC in West Memphis raised $3.93M through private equity. Tied to Greenlight Dispensary, it likely focuses on medical marijuana. read more >
For the Birds (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)
Duck season starts this week, and many of us ought to look inward. read more >
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Randolph County Farmland at Center of $2.1M REIT Foreclosure Dispute
A foreclosure complaint has been filed against a real estate investment trust that held a $2.1 million loan secured by more than 2,200 acres of land in Randolph County. read more >
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