Tag: Agriculture & Poultry

Economic Theory Translates To ‘Real World’ in Arkansas (Market Forecast by Jeff Collins)

Understanding economics can help you in the ‘real world.’

Successful Leadership Found In Three Pertinent Priorities (Human Factor by Ron Maines)

Patrick Townsend and Joan Gebhardt observed three common priorities that form the basis for leadership.

Small Business Owners Squeeze in Time for Vacation

Forty-one percent of small business owners will not be among those fighting the vacation crowds, according to a recent survey conducted by American Express.

Skill Diversification Boosts Job Security

As if Americans haven’t already been rattled by rising food and fuel prices, escalating inflation and declining home values, an increase in unemployment has begun to displace many and stress others.

Diversification Generates New Revenue Source

Employees aren’t the only ones who can profit from diversifying their talents; business owners can use the concept of diversification to add new means of income.

‘Lost Generation’ Finding its Way (Commentary by Jeffrey Wood)

Combine seasonal wanderlust with a pressured economic market and everyday distractions can bleed into detachment.

Fed Inflation Numbers Out of Sync with Reality (Market Forecast by Kerry Watkins-Bradley)

The government keeps telling us inflation as measured by the consumer price index has averaged about 3.5 percent over the past four quarters.

Peterson Farms Negotiates Sale of Brolier Opperations

Peterson Farms Inc. of Decatur announced June 3 it had begun negotiations with Simmons Foods Inc. of Siloam Springs for the sale of its integrated broiler operations.

Layoffs Cut Costs But Yield Turmoil

Several Northwest Arkansas employment experts say layoffs are a quick way to cut-back on expenses but often cause turmoil in the workplace.

When Facing a Crisis, Make it Your Best Ally (Commentary by John Newman)

Top-notch CEOs of healthy companies don’t wait for bankruptcy to come knocking at their door. With outward calm, they respond to minor downturns as if they were crises.

UA Researchers Find SOX Impact for CFOs

UA researchers’ findings on SOX impact for CFOs published in the Journal of Accounting.

Mentoring Programs Must Adhere to Fundamentals (Human Factor by I. Barry Goldberg)

Mentoring programs allow companies to utilize knowledge and leadership held by longtime executives.

Restaurateurs Struggle to Reconcile With Rising Prices

Area restaurant owners are learning to deal with rising commodity and fuel costs while trying to avoid increasing meal costs.

Effective Leadership Defined By Relationships, Not Tasks (Human Factor by I. Barry Goldberg)

Leadership, in the lexicon of members of the media, is about relationship, the ability to inspire others to follow a vision with passion. Management gets relegated to telling people what to do and checking up on them to see if they did it.

Intangibles Qualities Can Contribute to Successes ( Commentary)

Many successful people have assembled a strong portfolio of ?intangibles? ? critical qualities that have helped them be successful, such as intuitiveness about other people or self-awareness that allows them to read and react to situations.

Modesty Key to FSB’s Marketplace Success

Lonoke-based First State Bank garners $245M in Northwest Arkansas commercial loans.

Ask the Right Questions To Help Win Credibility (Human Factor by Grey Williams)

By asking the right questions managers can connect with staff

Cargill Plant Adds Employees

Cargill poultry plant adds 150 new employees.

Sale Barns Cope with Competition

Fewer producers and better prices at out-of-state markets are contributing to a decline in cattle sold at local sale barns.

Peaking Propane Prices Pinch Poultry Producers

Several propane dealers in Northwest Arkansas said higher prices for the fuel are hitting some poultry farmers hard.

Acres.com, ULI NWA establish partnership

Connections: Yellow Rocket Concepts hosts gift card fundraiser

Coon Supper, pre-event reception scheduled for Jan. 10

Saline Health System names Amy Rice as new CFO