by - July 7, 2014 12:00 am
Data Double
Tyson Foods Inc. is building a new data center on Cambridge Street in Springdale.
Tag: Agriculture & Poultry
by - July 2, 2014 8:05 am
Tyson Foods, Hillshire Reach Definitive Agreement For $8.5 Billion Acquisition
The transaction has been unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies and is anticipated to close by September 27, the last day of Tyson Foods fiscal year.
by - June 23, 2014 12:00 am
New TV Show to Spotlight Agriculture in Arkansas
Agri Arkansas will debut Sunday, July 27, on the Arkansas Educational Television Network.
by - June 9, 2014 7:29 am
Defining Moment: Tyson Foods Wins Bidding War for Hillshire
The company has submitted a unilaterally binding offer to acquire Hillshire brands for $8.55 billion in cash.
by - May 29, 2014 8:06 am
Tyson Foods Offers Nearly $7 Billion for Hillshire Brands
Tyson on Thursday said it would pay $50 per share for the company, a deal worth $6.8 billion.
by - May 26, 2014 12:00 am
Jones Center Accepts $2M Gift From Tyson Family Foundation
The Jones Trust board is working to reach a $30-million endowment goal, set in December 2012.
by - May 26, 2014 12:00 am
Tyson Foods Names Carriers of the Year
Local carriers Comstar Enterprises Inc. of Tontitown and Distribution Solutions Inc. of Harrison were among those recognized for commitment to excellence.
by - April 14, 2014 12:00 am
Hamilton Enjoying Retirement, Reflects on Career
Howard Hamilton, a banker with nearly three decades of institutional knowledge in Northwest Arkansas, was pushed into sudden retirement during the recent merger between Home Bancshares Inc. of Conway and Jonesboro-based Liberty Bancshares Inc.
by - March 31, 2014 12:00 am
Impact of Swine Virus Still To Be Revealed
So far, Arkansas has been able to stave off a virus that has infected and killed millions of pigs throughout North America. But while local herds are not infected, producers and consumers are seeing bumped-up prices, a trend that will likely continue.
by - March 26, 2014 3:01 pm
Tyson Promotes Flavio Malnarcic To President, GM of Tyson do Brasil
Malnarcic joined Tyson do Brasil in 2010 as director of finance and accounting.
by - March 13, 2014 4:30 pm
Rick Thomason Named President, GM of Tyson de Mexico
Thomason joined Tysons corporate cost accounting group in 1991 and has held many different positions within the finance and accounting group during his career.
by - February 17, 2014 12:00 am
Bakken Baledge
Groundbreaking on the upscale, 200-unit Promenade Point apartment complex at 4101 W. Huntington Place in Rogers is expected in June.
by - February 5, 2014 1:25 pm
Tyson Foods CEO Donates $3.2M to University of Tennessee
The gift will establish the Donald and Terry Smith Endowed Chair for International Sustainable Agriculture through the University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc.
by - January 22, 2014 4:02 pm
Cargill Pays More Than $2.2M To Settle Discrimination Suit
The suit involves employees at several facilities, including Springdale.
by - December 18, 2013 9:50 am
Watershed Agency, Tyson Foods Celebrate 20-Year Partnership
The Springdale company donated 30,000 pounds of food to the Little Rock organization on Dec. 17.
by - December 9, 2013 12:00 am
Tyson Foods Poultry Division Bestowed Top Honor by Wendys
Quality Supply Chain Co-op Inc., the independent purchasing cooperative for Wendys restaurants, recently recognized the poultry producer as one of its top suppliers.
by - December 9, 2013 12:00 am
Business Forecast Luncheon Scheduled Jan. 16 in Rogers
The moderator will be Donnie Smith, chief executive officer and president of Tyson Foods Inc.
by - November 18, 2013 11:03 am
Tyson Foods Inc. Announces Retirements, New Positions
COO Jim Lochner is set to retire in September while Donald E. Buddy Wray, special assistant to the president and CEO, will retire in February.
by - November 11, 2013 8:26 am
Tyson Foods Donates $1 Million to The Jones Center
The gift will be paid over the next five years and used for general operating expenses.
by - November 5, 2013 4:42 pm
Ozark Mountain Poultry Expands With Opening of Batesville Facility
OMP will employ approximately 250 people from the Batesville area when it begins operations Nov. 11.