by - March 14, 2005 12:00 am
Agri Statistics Show Jobs Sector Shifting
The crawl of farm production jobs off the farm and into peripherally related fields has spelled a flip-flop in the make up of the state?s agriculture employment sector.
Tag: Agriculture & Poultry
by - March 14, 2005 12:00 am
UA Touts Only National Agri Law Grad Program
The University of Arkansas in Fayetteville has the only agricultural law program in the United States. Between eight and 15 students are admitted to the program each year.
by - March 14, 2005 12:00 am
As Dairy Farms Die Out, Spears Shifts to Heifers
Economic stress has all but killed dairy farming in Northwest Arkansas. Resourceful cattle farmers have shifted to raising heifers instead.
by - March 14, 2005 12:00 am
Montana Plows Through Market
Montana Tractors of Springdale will do $65 million in sales this year. Partners J.B. Hunt, Charles Goforth and Dan Downing founded the business in May 2004 at the former location of the tractor distributor Agracat.
by - March 14, 2005 12:00 am
The Largest Poultry Firms, Commodities
The lists of the region’s largest poultry firms and commodities by county.
by - February 28, 2005 12:00 am
IFWorld Sniffs Success
If IFWorld Inc.?s continued success in marketing its free content management systems wasn?t enough, its design for the University of Arkansas? Agricultural Law Center keeps getting rave reviews.
by - January 17, 2005 12:00 am
The Region’s Biggest Deals of 2004
Wal-Mart Stores Inc.’s deal for Brazilian supermarket chain, Bompreco, for $300 million tops the list of the region’s biggest deals.
by - December 20, 2004 12:00 am
Best & Worst 2004: From Batman Sperm To Bogus Blind Boys
A look back at some of the best and worst news in Northwest Arkansas, according to our editors.
by - December 20, 2004 12:00 am
Tyson Foods Plans Maine Plant Closure
Tyson Foods Inc. announced in early December that it will close Jordan?s Meats, a major Portland, Maine, employer for more than 40 years with 285 jobs.
by - December 6, 2004 12:00 am
For Xmas, Buba?s Got a Brand New Bag
Shopping for the person who has everything? Here are a few unique, high-end items available in Northwest Arkansas for last-minute Christmas gifts.
by - November 22, 2004 12:00 am
It?s About Time for Amendment 2 (Editorial)
We?ve hollered in these pages about the need for enlightened state corporate taxes and economic development tools until we?re blue. So we?re glad the voters approved the ability to issue general-obligation bonds for infrastructure projects.
by - November 8, 2004 12:00 am
NW Exec Salaries Top State
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. accounts for one-third of Arkansas? Top 10 highest-paid executives.
by - October 25, 2004 12:00 am
Jac?s Fall Production Sale Attracts Big Names, Buyers
About 120 head of purebred Angus production cows were sold for $211,450 at the 16th Annual Family Tradition Sale at Jac?s Ranch in Bentonville.
by - October 25, 2004 12:00 am
Johnson Says, ?TIF TIF Hooray!?
We hear that Les Baledge, former general counsel for Tyson Foods Inc., is doing some work for the recently approved tax increment financing district in Johnson.
by - September 27, 2004 12:00 am
George Creates Legacy
Gary George and investors finally unveil plans for the Springdale-based Legacy National Bank.
by - September 27, 2004 12:00 am
Hook, Line and Thinker
Don Tyson’s billfishing passion has spawned creativity and conservation.
by - August 16, 2004 12:00 am
Reality Check Starts Rebounds (John Harrison Newman Commentary)
John Harrison Newman writes about the benefits of facing one’s fears head on in business and in life.
by - August 16, 2004 12:00 am
CJRW/NW Will Work On Tyson Protein Blitz
CJRW/NW of Fayetteville will handle online and retail promotions for Tyson Foods? new $75 million protein power advertising campaign.
by - August 2, 2004 12:00 am
Learning, Listening Spirit Shared by 2004 Honorees
Nearly every person profiled in the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s 2004 list of 40-under-40 honorees shared the same trait ? a desire to continue learning.
by - August 2, 2004 12:00 am
Tyson Touts Protein Power
Tyson Foods Inc.’s company slogan will soon go from “What Your Family Deserves” to “Powered by Tyson.”