Tag: Agriculture & Poultry

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Largest Poultry Firms, Commodities

The lists of the region’s largest poultry firms and commodities by county.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

NW Exec Salaries Top State

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. accounts for one-third of Arkansas? Top 10 highest-paid executives.

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.

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.

George Creates Legacy

Gary George and investors finally unveil plans for the Springdale-based Legacy National Bank.

Hook, Line and Thinker

Don Tyson’s billfishing passion has spawned creativity and conservation.

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.

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.

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.

Tyson Touts Protein Power

Tyson Foods Inc.’s company slogan will soon go from “What Your Family Deserves” to “Powered by Tyson.”

Economy still growing, data center construction driving growth, economist says

Walmart to deliver Subway sandwiches with online orders in select stores

Fort Smith metro jobs in higher-paying sector down 7.2% in April

Arkansas TV Commission rescinds PBS disaffiliation