Tag: Agriculture & Poultry

Data Double

Tyson Foods Inc. is building a new data center on Cambridge Street in Springdale.

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.

New TV Show to Spotlight Agriculture in Arkansas

Agri Arkansas will debut Sunday, July 27, on the Arkansas Educational Television Network.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tyson Promotes Flavio Malnarcic To President, GM of Tyson do Brasil

Malnarcic joined Tyson do Brasil in 2010 as director of finance and accounting.

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.

Bakken Baledge

Groundbreaking on the upscale, 200-unit Promenade Point apartment complex at 4101 W. Huntington Place in Rogers is expected in June.

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.

Cargill Pays More Than $2.2M To Settle Discrimination Suit

The suit involves employees at several facilities, including Springdale.

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.

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.

Business Forecast Luncheon Scheduled Jan. 16 in Rogers

The moderator will be Donnie Smith, chief executive officer and president of Tyson Foods Inc.

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.

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.

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.

‘Buy now, pay later’ surges as consumers seek credit card alternatives

Student success starts with a school-wide approach

Arkansas Tourism Ticker: 2% tourism tax up, other data moderates

Arkansas’ April jobless rate at 3.4%, above 2.8% in April 2023

Fayetteville entrepreneur fills market gap with gravesite care business

OzarksGo hits customer milestone

Fort Smith population declines in 2023 Census report, Van Buren population up 1.7%

FCRA rejects dissolution request from four beneficiaries