Rice Mills Donate 153K Pounds to Arkansas Foodbank
The Arkansas rice industry this week donated 153,500 pounds of rice to the Arkansas Foodbank in honor of National Rice Month. read more >
Tagged: Agriculture
MFA Oil Co. Buys Simmons Foods' Propane Business
MFA Oil Co., a farmer-owned energy supply cooperative, buys Simmons Energy Solutions, the propane business of Simmons Foods Inc. of Siloam Springs. read more >
Nominate Now for the 33rd Arkansas Business of the Year Awards
Arkansas Business is once again seeking nominations of the state's outstanding businesses, business executives and nonprofits for its Arkansas Business of the Year Awards. read more >
Arkansas State Forester Elected President of National Association
Arkansas State Forester Joe Fox was elected president of the National Association of State Foresters on Monday at its annual meeting. read more >
OK Foods: 'Erroneous' State Report Led to Ban
CEO Trent Goins of OK Foods in Fort Smith says the Arkansas Department of Health's "erroneous reporting" of the number of positive coronavirus cases led to China banning imports from a company plant. read more >
SPONSORED: Successful Succession: Planning For Your Farm’s Future
Farmers face a wide variety of unknowns and new challenges each season. Achieving long-term success in this field requires hard work, careful planning and good financial guidance. read more >
Whirlwind or Reward, Candidate's Trade Stance Important for Farmers
Arkansas Business reported last week on what investment professionals thought the presidential election could mean for the markets, so Whispers thought to ask a farmer the same question. read more >
Migration of State Agencies Generates Little Rock Office Ripples
The reshuffling of state offices around Little Rock has set the stage for construction of two buildings and the possible sale of a third. read more >
Pandemic Pushes Lumber Prices Up
The coronavirus pandemic has boosted lumber demand throughout the United States, a surge that has pushed prices to record heights, raising the average price of a new single-family home by more than $16,000. read more >
UA’s Quiet Land Deal Gets Look From FBI
The FBI has been asking questions about the planned sale of 6,300 acres by the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, a deal that has drawn allegations that bid manipulation produced a lower sale price and a higher broker commission. read more >
Farming Industry Hopes Trade War Is Ebbing
Cautious optimism comes after moves made to normalize trade relations with China. read more >
Room to Grow: State Adds New Cannabis Growers
The Arkansas medical marijuana system has cleared three new growers, but the existing five cultivators are suing. read more >
Farm Debt Forecast to Rise 4.7% Rise in 2020
The debt on farm real estate is projected to increase 4.7% in 2020, adjusted for inflation, to $281.6 billion, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported earlier this month. read more >
Farm Bureau's Rich Hillman Takes Stock of Arkansas Agriculture
After years as VP at Arkansas Farm Bureau, Rich Hillman thought he knew what to expect as president. Then came COVID-19. read more >
China Bans Exports From Another Arkansas Poultry Plant
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said China has banned poultry products from a plant in Fort Smith. read more >
Arkansas Cannabis Industry Association Elects New Board Members
The Arkansas Cannabis Industry Association, which represents cultivators, dispensary operators and ancillary businesses, has elected nine new members to serve on its board of directors. read more >
World Trade Organization Says US Tariffs on China Are Illegal
The World Trade Organization said Tuesday that Trump administration tariffs on Chinese goods totaling more than $200 billion are illegal under the rules of the global trade body. read more >
Toombs Named Director of Johnny Cash, Tenant Farmers Properties (Movers & Shakers)
Penny Toombs has been appointed as the new director of two of Arkansas State University’s heritage sites: the Johnny Cash Boyhood Home and the Southern Tenant Farmers Museum. read more >
Village at Valley Ranch Draws $10.5M Transaction (Real Deals)
An affiliate of Conway’s Reliance Health Care Inc., bought the 90-bed nursing and rehabilitation facility in west Little Rock. The seller is Wagnon Place Inc., led by Joey Wiggins. read more >
Tyson Plans Largest Sustainability Beef Program
Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale says it will work with cattle ranchers to create what it called the nation's largest beef transparency program. read more >
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