by - March 4, 2002 12:00 am
Early Numbers Show Arkansas Wine Sales Rising
Vineyard farmers enjoying grocery shelves following reduction in ABC restrictions.
Tag: Agriculture & Poultry
by - March 4, 2002 12:00 am
Springdale Girl Blooms Into Sagely Winegrower
When she entered Oklahoma University, Audrey House had no intention of being a winegrower. But a spring break trip in 1997 to California?s wine country convinced her that she nearly missed her calling.
by - February 18, 2002 12:00 am
Tyson Expects $25 Billion
Tyson Foods Inc. Chief Financial Officer Steve Hankins said the Springdale company is projecting revenue of about $25 billion for 2002.
by - February 4, 2002 12:00 am
Tyson Pleads Not Guilty to all Conspiracy Charges
Tyson Foods Inc. on Jan. 24 released two letters from the Department of Justice?s Civil Rights Division that the Springdale company said proves there was no corporate conspiracy to violate United States immigration laws.
by - February 4, 2002 12:00 am
Tyson Nets More than Expected
Despite its current legal battles, Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale on Jan. 28 reported significant improvements during the fiscal first quarter.
by - February 4, 2002 12:00 am
Looking for Perfect Chicks
Poultry industry taking a wait-and-see approach on possibility of cloning the perfect chicken.
by - February 4, 2002 12:00 am
Chicken Cloning Would Redefine Industry
If all goes well, Origen Therapeutics of California believes it can produce millions of cloned chickens in just a few months? time.
by - January 23, 2002 11:29 am
Number of Hispanic Employees Increasing at Tyson Foods
When the aggregate employment figures are tallied between Tyson Foods Inc. and its newest division, IBP Inc., the total number of Hispanic employees is expected to increase.
by - January 21, 2002 10:18 am
Simmons Moves Plant; 100 to Lose Jobs
Simmons Foods Inc. of Siloam Springs is moving its deboning operations from Van Buren to Southwest City, Mo.
by - January 21, 2002 12:00 am
Tyson Withstanding Rough Start to New Year
Tyson Foods Inc. spent the better part of 2001 shoring up its stormy acquisition of IBP Inc. But, by the looks of things early into 2002, the fox has penetrated the hen house, and the feathers are flying at the Springdale poultry producer.
by - January 7, 2002 12:00 am
Tyson Announces Board Additions
The Tyson Foods Inc. board of directors elected three new members at its quarterly board meeting.
by - January 7, 2002 12:00 am
Tyson Purchase Took Most of Year to Complete
The biggest deal in Northwest Arkansas of 2001 almost became no deal at all.
by - January 7, 2002 12:00 am
Tyson Declares 4 Cent Dividend
Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale declared a quarterly dividend on its stock at its quarterly board meeting.
by - January 7, 2002 12:00 am
Problems Continue to Mount for Tyson
When it rains it pours on Tyson Foods, and lately there seems to be a monsoon hovering over the Springdale headquarters.
by - December 24, 2001 12:00 am
Best & Worst 2001
Here?s a quick look back at some of the best and worst news items and moments of 2001 as we get ready to ring in the New Year.
by - December 24, 2001 12:00 am
Tulsa Files Lawsuit Against Poultry Industry
The City of Tulsa and the Tulsa Metropolitan Utility Authority have filed a lawsuit in U.S. district court in Oklahoma against six poultry processors.
by - December 24, 2001 12:00 am
Bella Vista Couple, Tyson Give UA Gifts
The UA, through its ?Campaign for the 21st Century,? hopes to raise $500 million by June 30, 2004, for use with endowed faculty positions, academic programs, libraries and new and improved facilities.
by - December 24, 2001 12:00 am
Year?s Top 10 Northwest Arkansas Stories
Major local stories for 2001 include business mergers, fraud and success.
by - December 10, 2001 12:00 am
Tyson Course Likely to be Unique to Area
World-renowned golf course architect Robert Trent Jones Jr. nodded in agreement when Johnson Planning Commission Chairman Bud Curry hinted that the planned ?world-class? course in his town could host a major tournament in the future.
by - December 10, 2001 12:00 am
Tyson Pauses Production at Two IBP Plants
Production was suspended on Dec. 3 at two IBP Inc. beef plants and was reduced at two other company beef plants because of market conditions, a press release from the unit of Tyson Foods Inc. said.