Tag: Agriculture & Poultry

Just How Big Will Tyson Become?

The merger of Tyson Foods Inc. and IBP Inc. will make for the 74th-largest company in the United States, according to Fortune 500?s revenue figures for 2000.

Beef Industry More Reserved About Merger

Industry officials representing both the pasture and the hen house have been watching carefully the merger proceedings of Tyson Foods Inc. and IBP Inc.

Cargill in Springdale Closes Turkey Deal

On Aug. 27, Cargill North American Turkey Operations, also known as Cargill Honeysuckle White, bought the turkey and chicken processing subsidiaries of Rocco Enterprises Inc. for an undisclosed amount.

Tyson Foods Inc. Continues Buyout Restructuring Process

Restructuring of Tyson Foods Inc. continued as the Springdale company announced more management changes Aug. 15 with the planned acquisition of IBP Inc. near completion.

Religion Returns to Work

Religion is easing back into the workplace.

Jones Center Honors Tyson Foundation

The Harvey and Bernice Jones Center for Families honored the Tyson Foundation recently for its contributions, including a $1 million pledge in 1998.

Springdale Council Denies George?s Golf Complex

The Springdale City Council may have bitten a hand that helps feed the town recently when it voted against a rezoning proposal.

Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s 2001 40 Under 40

The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s 2001 40 Under 40 list.

Tyson Dominates Poultry Industry, Magazine Says

Poultry magazine?s annual top performers edition lists Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale as the top performer in 2000 in a landslide over second-place Perdue Farms Inc. of Salisbury, Md.

Moroccan King Cancels Arkansas Semen Order

The King of Morocco wanted bull semen from Arkansas, then changed his mind. So, a Texan jumped at the opportunity.

Beef Breeding Blends Technology and Agriculture

Wireless devices let ranchers keep up with their cows? sex lives

A Cut of Prime Angus Will Cost You Plenty

Fayetteville?s most storied steak restaurant is Herman?s Ribhouse and getting a high quality cut of beef from Herman?s is never the exception, rather a rule it?s lived by for almost four decades.

Tyson Foods Opens Wastewater Plant

On July 13, Springdale?s Tyson Foods Inc. dedicated a new wastewater treatment plant at its Berlin, Md., processing facility.

Tyson Foods Inc. Promotes Wilson in International Duties

M.L. ?Butch? Wilson Jr. has assumed duties as the new senior vice president for sales and marketing with Tyson Foods Inc. International Group.

Tyson Foundation Does ?Fishy? Philanthropy Work

Despite such notable names as John Tyson, Joe Fred Starr and Jim Blair on its board of directors, the Tyson Foundation Inc. is in the midst of perhaps a major overhaul.

Costner Tyson?s Top Chick-A-Tee

For a three-day weekend at least, Rob Costner was once again the dominant rooster at Tyson Foods Inc., even if it was confined to the golfing goings-on at Springdale Country Club.