LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame will induct six individuals whose leadership and service have brought distinction to the state’s largest industry segment.The newest class includes the late W.H. (Bill) Caldwell of Rose Bud, the late Hank ...
LITTLE ROCK — Warren Carter, a 28-year employee of the Arkansas Farm Bureau, has been named as the organization’s executive vice president, replacing Rodney Baker, who recently retired.The organization’s board of directors met Tuesday to determine the selection. Arkansas Farm ...
RMA releases results of studies on catastrophic poultry disease coverageThe 2014 Farm Bill required the Risk Management Agency (RMA) to conduct two studies on poultry, “Final Study on Poultry Catastrophic Disease” and “Insurance Program Development for Poultry Business Interruption.” Below ...
LITTLE ROCK — On Friday afternoon, the U.S. Congress passed an omnibus spending bill, effectively eliminating problematic country-of-origin labeling rules and enacting additional measures that will help Arkansas farmers and ranchers. “While this bill may not be perfect, it was necessary ...
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Farm Bureau has reiterated its call for repeal of Country of Origin labeling requirements.On Monday, the World Trade Organization authorized Canada and Mexico to place more than $1 billion in tariffs on beef, pork and poultry, ...
