Business

Farmers to face water shortages as new century unfolds

Farmers will deal with a myriad of issues in the coming decades that will impact production in the fields. One problem that has been increasing is the lack of water….

Ag Secretary: U.S.-China Phase One trade negotiations progress

The U.S.-China Phase One Economic Trade Agreement that commenced Feb. 14 continues to be expanded with new protocols for California nectarine exports, lifting a ban on beef and beef products…

Arkansas startup Apptegy named to Forbes ‘500 Best Startup Employers’ list

Education technology startup Apptegy has been named to Forbes inaugural list of the top 500 startup employers in America. Little Rock-based Apptegy builds web sites and mobile apps for schools…

NorthWest Arkansas Community College to raise fees in July

Students attending NorthWest Community College (NWACC) in Bentonville will see higher fees starting July 1, but tuition levels will remain the same, according to school officials. The board of trustees…

UA: McMillons increase support for innovation studio by $1 million

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon and wife Shelley have agreed to a $1 million gift to continue their support of the McMillon Innovation Studio at the University of Arkansas. The UA…

UAFS professors develop ‘game’ to better understand economics

Economics is not an easy subject for most people to understand. The concepts of market formation, industrial organization and behavioral implications of market structure are difficult for the average adult…

Walmart plans to hire 500 truck drivers this year

Walmart said it aims to hire at least 500 drivers this year focusing on East and West Coast regions. The company already employs more than 9,000 drivers who transport goods…

Tyson Foods to restrict travel and screen visitors

Tyson Foods joins several companies such as Walmart and Amazon to restrict international travel due to the threat of coronavirus (COVID-19). The Springdale-based meat giant said Monday (March 9) it…

ASU System adopts new financial reserve policy; also prepares for coronavirus outbreak

A new financial reserve policy adopted by the Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees will help protect the long-term fiscal health of its member institutions. One of the first…

Arkansas health officials issue directive to long-term care facilities for coronavirus

Arkansas health officials are working with the state’s hospitals and nursing homes to guard against an outbreak of coronavirus, the groups said in a joint press conference on Monday (March…

Stephens Inc. agrees to golf sponsorship with former Hog All-American

Little Rock-based financial services firm Stephens Inc. has added to its roster of sponsored professional golfers. The company announced Monday (March 9) a sponsorship agreement with PGA Tour rookie Sebastian…

North Little Rock Wastewater, Scenic Hill Solar partner

North Little Rock Wastewater Utility and Scenic Hill Solar are partnering to build an 850 kW DC solar power plant to provide renewable energy for the utility. This new solar…

First Security Bank promotes new market leader in Springdale

Searcy-based First Security Bank announced Monday (March 9) Dean LaGrone will assume the role of Springdale market president. He succeeds Mike Morgenthaler, who retired from the position Feb. 25. LaGrone,…

Northwest Arkansas Council releases first music industry economic impact study

Northwest Arkansas’ music ecosystem produces a $389 million economic output and is responsible for 3,972 jobs in the region. That’s according to new research released Monday (March 9) by the…

Collaborative work needed to train, retain doctors

Several national reports include Arkansas in one of the most underserved regions in the nation in terms of healthcare. This quality of life issue led to the founding of the…

Farmers are ready for a rebound

Farmers are optimistic. They have to be with weather, government policy, market fluctuations and pests and diseases all part of the daily lives of Arkansas’ farmers and ranchers. That said,…

Car Wash sale tops NEA big deals at $1.3 million

Sai Real Estate LLC made the most significant residential and commercial property transfer in Craighead County between Jan. 15 through Feb. 15, according to the Craighead County Assessor’s Office. Sai…

Economist: Coronavirus breadth key to impact on U.S., world trade

As the coronavirus spreads in parts of the world and is contained in others, there is growing consensus that things will still get worse before they get better. Economist Mervin…

Coronavirus threat postpones Bentonville Film Festival until August

Organizers of the Bentonville Film Festival announced Friday (March 6) they will postpone the 2020 festival date from late April to early August out of concern for the safety of…

Analyst: Cattle markets roiled by the coronavirus

The threat of the coronavirus (COVID-19) has gripped the U.S. by the horns and the cattle industry is no exception, according to Derrell Peel, livestock marketing analyst with the Oklahoma…