Arkansas Panel Approves New Rules for Dicamba's Use in 2020
An Arkansas panel has approved new rules for the use of an herbicide that has drawn complaints from farmers who say it has drifted onto their crops and caused damage. read more >
Tagged: Agriculture
Stephens Group Invests in Revolution Plastics
The Stephens Group LLC of Little Rock acquires "a significant minority interest" in Revolution Plastics of Little Rock, which makes sustainable plastic products for agricultural, consumer and industrial markets. read more >
Park Avenue Lofts Sold for $34.4M
Little Rock apartment sales comprise half of this week’s six-pack of big deals. read more >
New Alliance CEO Allison J.H. Thompson Finds Treasure in Jefferson County
Allison J.H. Thompson, the new CEO of the Economic Development Alliance for Jefferson County, finds new investments in the area promising. read more >
China to Lift Punitive Tariffs on US Soybeans, Pork
China will lift punitive tariffs imposed on U.S. soybeans and pork in a trade war with Washington, a state news agency said Friday, adding to conciliatory gestures by the two sides ahead of negotiations. read more >
Trump Administration Drops Obama-Era Water Protection Rule
The Trump administration on Thursday revoked an Obama-era regulation that shielded many U.S. wetlands and streams from pollution but was opposed by developers and farmers who said it hurt economic development and infringed on property rights. read more >
Tyson Foods Names John R. Tyson Chief Sustainability Officer
Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale names John R. Tyson chief sustainability officer, effectively immediately. read more >
Arkansas Business Presents 20 In Their 20s: The New Influentials of 2019
We’re proud to introduce the 2019 class of New Influentials and the possibilities these 20 in their 20s offer our state in the decades to come. read more >
In Little Rock, Sonny Perdue Says Ball in China's Court on Trade
"Farmers will wait as long as it takes" for a good trade deal with China, "and we'll find other markets, frankly," if a deal isn't reached, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue says in Little Rock. read more >
Tyson Foods Invests in Plant-Based Shellfish-Maker New Wave Foods
Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale said Thursday that its corporate venture subsidiary, Tyson Ventures, has invested in New Wave Foods of San Francisco, which makes plant-based shellfish. read more >
Dispensary to Sell Self-Grown Products; Total Sales Top 1,100 Pounds, $8M
As Arkansas crossed the thousand-pound landmark in medical marijuana sales the Hot Springs dispensary that sold the state's first legal cannabis became the first retail outlet to grow, harvest and prepare to sell self-grown product. read more >
Tyson Foods Cuts Fiscal Year Outlook
Shares of Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale traded down by more than 5% on Wednesday after the meat processor cut its outlook for the fiscal year. read more >
Bridging Arkansas’ Digital Divide (John Fletcher Commentary)
The Rural Digital Opportunity Fund could represent the best chance over the next decade to narrow the digital divide for many rural communities. While much work remains to finalize the fund, the FCC’s proposal outlines a framework that will likely define federal broadband policy for rural America over the next decade. read more >
Looking for Latino Business, First Community's Miguel Lopez Speaks the Language
Miguel Lopez, bilingual and bicultural, says working for First Community Bank of Batesville has been his “dream job.” read more >
Historic Helena District Chosen as Home for Delta Dirt Distillery
Led by Harvey Williams Jr. and his wife, Donna, Delta Dirt Distillery will begin producing vodka, gin, cordials and more in the coming weeks. Their son, Thomas, will oversee the production of spirits made with corn, wheat, rye and sweet potatoes grown on the family farm. Tours and a tasting room with a full-service bar are on tap. read more >
Red Dot Transaction Fills $2.3M Space (Real Deals)
Red Dot Storage 155 LLC of Louisville, Colorado, bought the USA Storage project at 4101 E. Kiehl Ave. from Tisdale Properties & Development LLC, led by Tracy Tisdale. read more >
The Long Game (Editorial)
Billions of dollars in government aid to farmers may soften these initial blows, but the longer that the U.S.-China trade war continues, the greater will be the damage to American agriculture — and Arkansas farmers. read more >
Amanda Williams to Head Farm Bureau Foundation (Movers & Shakers)
Amanda Williams has been named director of the Arkansas Farm Bureau’s Women’s Leadership Program and the Arkansas Farm Bureau Foundation. read more >
Tyson Foods to Take 40% Stake in Brazilian Poultry Firm
Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale says it will buy a 40 percent stake in the the foods division of Grupo Vibra, a Brazilian producer and exporter of poultry products. read more >
Tyson Foods, JBU Offer Tuition Discount for Employees
Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale partners with John Brown University of Siloam Springs to offer a 10 percent tuition discount to Tyson employees. read more >
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