Danny Kennedy’s retirement as president and CEO of Riceland Foods was announced July 9, but Riceland spokesman Kevin McGilton told Arkansas Money & Politics that Kennedy informed the cooperative’s board of his intention to retire in May. Andrew Dallas, Riceland…
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Agritourism’s Growing Popularity the Focus of Arkansas PBS Show
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffAgritourism is the focus of Arkansas PBS’ latest “Good Roots.” The newest segment visits Subiaco and Little Rock to delve into the ways Subiaco Abbey and Urbana Farmstead are creating operational income while simultaneously benefiting their communities. An increasingly popular…
The Museum of the Arkansas Grand Prairie has announced the inductees into this year’s Arkansas Waterfowler Hall of Fame. An induction ceremony will be held September 23 at Chenal Country Club in Little Rock to honor these individuals as well…
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A New Era: Fayetteville’s Iconic Williams Tractor Changing Name, Location
by Kayla McCallby Kayla McCallLongtime residents of Northwest Arkansas have known it as the iconic Williams Tractor since 1973. But by the end of 2021, the name will change to W.T. Equipment, and the business will move up Interstate 49 to Springdale. This year,…
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Medical Marijuana: In Arkansas, It’s A Hit
Dispensaries have been lighting up sales since amendment’s passage In November 2016, voters approved Amendment 98, adding Arkansas to the growing list of states that allow the cultivation, processing, sale and possession of marijuana for medical purposes. Four and a…
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A Model Community: In the Delta, An Old Company Town Reemerges As A Tourism Draw
by Dwain Hebdaby Dwain HebdaBecton Bell is as plainspoken a mayor as you’re ever likely to meet. From his Mississippi County rice farm, where he raises the crop that feeds the world, he fields questions on things related to street maintenance and ways to…
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For Agrowponics, The Sky Literally Is The Limit
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleRacing back and forth, seven 3D printers lined up on a shelf in a Little Rock garage cut out small, curved cups that will play a major role in a rising new Arkansas company. Plastic pipes are stacked up in…
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Sales of Medical Marijuana in Arkansas Far Eclipse Expectations
Initially it was anticipated that when the market was mature, there would be about 40,000 to 50,000 people with health conditions that would permit them to qualify for a medical marijuana (MMJ) card, allowing them to purchase products at dispensaries.…
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New Dicamba Rules Go Back Into Effect After Arkansas Supreme Court Issues Stay
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleDicamba continues to makes headlines in Arkansas as the state Supreme Court issues a stay of a temporary restraining order that was applied to new dicamba regulations. In late May, the Pulaski County Circuit Court’s 16th Division issued the temporary restraining…
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Board of Health and Agriculture Promotion Board Positions Among 75 New Appointments
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleSeventy-five appointments to multiple state boards and commissions were announced today. The most notable appointments made by Gov. Asa Hutchinson were to the State Board of Health and various agricultural commissions. Hutchinson reappointed 10 individuals to the State Board of…