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The Impact of Arkansas’ Waterways (Cassandra Caldwell Commentary)
Arkansas’ five commercially navigable rivers are vital to businesses across the state and nation. read more >
by Cassandra Caldwell -
Arkansas Sees Record Medical Marijuana Sales Amidst Falling Prices
The average price per pound for all of 2023 was just under $4,550, according to data from the Arkansas Department of Finance & Administration. read more >
Arkansas Bar Association Names Leah Donovan Director of Government Relations (Movers & Shakers)
She previously was a legislative analyst for the Arkansas House of Representatives. read more >
Federal Judge’s ‘Watershed’ Ruling Protects Hemp Industry in Arkansas
The ruling last month that blocks Arkansas from criminalizing certain hemp-derived cannabinoid products, such as delta-8 THC, is being hailed as a landmark decision for the hemp industry. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
From Retail to Renewal: State Agencies Thrive in Main Street Mall
Last year, the Division of Higher Education and the Education Department’s Research & Technology team relocated to the Main Street Mall from leased quarters at 423 Main St. read more >
Building Steam: Helena’s Industrial Growth Boosts Rail Traffic
Commercial expansion and transportation-related investment at the Helena Port Industrial Park have sparked millions of dollars of infrastructure construction and capital improvements. read more >
by George Waldon -
Chris Treat Named President of Citizens Bank’s Trust Division (Movers & Shakers)
He is responsible for the division’s growth profitability, business retention and development. read more >
Arkansas Farm Bureau Promotes Bryan Pistole as PR Director (Movers & Shakers)
Pistole most recently served as creative director for the federation. read more >
Ex-Dumas Insurance Agent Faces 52 Felony Counts
A former Dumas insurance agent, Joshua Jackson Smith, is accused of keeping premium money clients paid for policies that never existed. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Medical Marijuana Firms Lead Donations to Recreational Cannabis Campaigns
All told, marijuana legalization campaigns have raised about $23 million in five states, including Arkansas. read more >
by Associated Press -
Pipe Plant Sale Tops $7.7 Million (Real Deals)
GTM I30 Holdings LLC, led by Rene Morgan, acquired the 7200 Interstate 30 project from Cameron International Corp. of Houston. read more >
by George Waldon -
3 Promoted at Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation (Movers & Shakers)
Tyler Oxner (pictured), John McMinn and Jake Cartwright move up at AFBF of Little Rock. read more >
CEO of SFR Seed Recognized as Champion of Conservation (Movers & Shakers)
Hallie Shoffner of Newport has been recognized by Garden & Gun of Charleston, South Carolina. read more >
Seeds of Discord: Farmers Accused of Fraud in Dicamba Dispute
The Arkansas Seed Growers Association says the farmers had an agenda beyond simply contributing to agriculture. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Team SI Launches New Agriculture Marketing Team
The data-driven marketing firm has mined the agriculture equipment market successfully for years. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Wilson Family Gives $1M to ASU
Perry Wilson has announced his family will endow a faculty chair in Agricultural Business with a $1 million gift to Arkansas State University. read more >
by Alexis Crowe -
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