Agriculture & Poultry
3 Appointed to St. Louis Fed Little Rock Branch Board of Directors
The appointees include executives from Riceland Foods and the Economic Development Alliance for Jefferson County.
Compared to a year ago, the jobless rate is up five-tenths of a percentage point, driven by losses in construction.
The latest round of appointments fills positions on state boards and commissions on health, agriculture, public safety and more.
Soybean farmers have been hit especially hard by Trump’s trade war with China, which stopped buying any American crops after Trump announced his tariffs this spring.
St. Louis Fed Reports Modest Economic Uptick in Arkansas, Surrounding Region
Beneath holiday sales-driven growth, manufacturers are wrestling with weak new orders and farmers remain under heavy financial strain. read more >
Farmers Can Now Learn How Much Aid They Will Get from the Trump Administration
Soybean farmers have been hit especially hard by Trump's trade war with China, which stopped buying any American crops after Trump announced his tariffs this spring. read more >
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2025 Was One of Three Hottest Years on Record, Scientists Say
Temperatures remained high despite the presence of a La Nina, the occasional natural cooling of Pacific Ocean waters that influences weather worldwide. read more >
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FCC Bans New Chinese-Made Drones, Citing Security Risks
The FCC cited upcoming major events, such as the 2026 World Cup, America250 celebrations and the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, as reasons to address potential drone threats. read more >
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Tyson Foods CEO Donnie King Sees Compensation Jump to $34M in 2025
A proxy statement also revealed compensation for company heir and ex-CFO John R. Tyson, who remains on the payroll. read more >
Markets, Not Handouts (Editorial)
With the end of the year fast approaching, the aid package feels more like a band-aid on a bullet hole. read more >
Riceland Foods Reports More Than $1B in Revenue at Annual Meeting
The meeting was also comprised of cooperative updates, breakout sessions and annual awards. read more >
Tyson Foods Reports Falling Q4 Income as It Sets Aside Money for Legal Concerns
The results still beat Wall Street expectations. read more >
6 Arkansas Projects Awarded USDA Specialty Crop Grants
Specialty crops include fruits, vegetables, horticulture, floriculture, and tree nuts. read more >
Arkansas Deer Hunters Battle Climbing Chronic Wasting Disease Cases
Wildlife managers say hunter cooperation is critical to keeping the state's $600 million tradition and the deer population strong. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Arkansas Hunters Donate Venison Through Nonprofit
Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry has donated more than 6 million meals to those with food insecurities. read more >
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Lenders Sue Desha County Farmer Over $10M in Crop Loans
Failing to pay back their crop loans to their lenders is just one of the reasons this Desha County farm is in legal hot water. read more >
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Arkansas and Regional Economy Holding Steady Despite ‘Pessimistic Outlook,’ St. Louis Fed Reports
The bank's contacts reported eroding consumer purchasing power and persistent labor shortages in three sectors. read more >
Hires & Promotions at UAMS, Stephens, Southwest Power Pool (Movers & Shakers)
This week’s Movers & Shakers highlights leadership changes and new hires across banking, health care, construction, law and more. read more >
Tyson Exec Joins St. Louis Fed’s Agribusiness Industry Council
Ash Bhumbla brings expertise in financial oversight of Tyson's largest business segment. read more >
Banks Get Tax Break On Ag Loans
A new law lets banks deduct 25% of interest income on qualifying ag loans, easing farm credit competition. read more >
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Ousted Tyson Exec Joins Iowa Select Farms
Brady Stewart moves from Tyson Foods to Iowa Select Farms following sudden departure. read more >
Arkansas Dairy Faces Foreclosure as Costs & Debt Mount
The difficulties facing Helms Dairy illustrate the challenges for dairy farmers operating in today’s environment with ever-rising costs and a market that hasn’t kept pace. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Tyson Appoints Devin Cole as COO, Ousts Chief Supply Chain Officer
The Springdale-based food giant announced two major leadership changes Tuesday. read more >
⌚ The Week’s Top Stories In 60 Seconds
Here are the five stories that resonated most with Arkansas Business readers this week. read more >
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