Resources
Resources
Crops
Arkansas Corn and Grain Sorghum Board
The Arkansas Corn and Grain Sorghum Board was established to provide Arkansas's growers with the tools and resources necessary to improve profitability and sustainability.
501-225-1598
info@agriculture.arkansas.gov
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Arkansas Rice Research & Promotion Board
The Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Board was established in 1985 to improve the profitability of growing rice in Arkansas by conducting a program of research, extension, and market development.
501-225-1598
info@agriculture.arkansas.gov
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Arkansas Rice Federation
The Arkansas Rice Federation is the state’s largest rice industry trade association, serving as the umbrella organization for all sectors including the Arkansas Rice Farmers, Arkansas Rice Council, Arkansas Rice Millers and Arkansas Rice Merchants.
501-680-1316
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Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board
The Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board was established to improve the sustainability and profitability of the soybean industry in Arkansas
501-225-1598
info@agriculture.arkansas.gov
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Riceland
Riceland provides marketing services for rice and soybeans grown by its 5,500 farmer-members in Arkansas and Missouri. Each year, its 1,500 employees receive, store, transport process and market more than 125 million bushels (2.5 million metric tons) of grain. Riceland is the world's largest miller and marketer of rice and one of the Mid-South's major soybean processors. A major rice exporter, Riceland markets rice products under the Riceland label, private labels, as ingredients, and in bulk. Riceland products are sold across the nation and to more than 75 foreign destinations.
1-855-742-3929
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US Grains Council
The U.S. Grains Council develops export markets for U.S. barley, corn, sorghum and related products including distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS) and ethanol. With full-time presence in 28 locations, the Council operates programs in more than 50 countries and the European Union. The Council believes exports are vital to global economic development and to U.S. agriculture’s profitability.
202-789-0789
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Education
University of Arkansas, Division of Agriculture
Welcome to the University of Arkansas System's Division of Agriculture. We are proud to be among the 20 entities that belong to University of Arkansas System. We are even more proud to be the only institution of higher education with staff in all 75 of Arkansas' counties, as well as faculty and staff at three campuses: UA-Fayetteville, UA-Monticello and Arkansas State University. The Division of Agriculture was created in 1959 to carry out two of the three traditional land grant missions: extension and research.
501-686-2540
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University of Arkansas, Department of Poultry Science
The Department of Poultry Science in the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences at the University of Arkansas, is part of the Center of Excellence for Poultry Science. The department provides comprehensive programs in research and teaching dedicated to improving the lives of people associated with all components of the poultry industry by generating knowledge through research and putting that knowledge to use through education.
479-575-4952
jwesson@uark.edu
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Poultry
The Poultry Federation
The purpose of The Poultry Federation (TPF) is to promote and protect all poultry interests relating to production, distribution, merchandising and consumption of poultry and poultry products; to disseminate information relating to the various phases of the poultry industry in order to improve and expand markets; to increase efficiency in production and marketing; to encourage and support research in production and marketing of poultry; and to encourage and support youth programs in poultry work.
info@thepoultryfederation.com
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Tyson Foods’ Discovery Center
Tyson Foods’ Discovery Center is in Springdale in Arkansas, US. The center is primarily used to develop food products for Tyson Foods’ customers, who include retailers, club units, quick service restaurants and convenience stores. Considered a hub of food innovation, the center helps in reducing the time of availability of new food products.
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Grain Warehouses
Poinsett Rice and Grain
Poinsett Rice and Grain offers a variety of crops for sale and transportation options to include barge, railcar and trucking.
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Transportation
Five Rivers Distribution
Five Rivers Distribution is in Van Buren, AR at River Mile 299. They offer convenient cargo transfer and shipping for barge, truck and rail.
479-410-1557
marty@fiveriversdist.com
2020 Riverfront Road, Van Buren, AR 72956
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General
Arkansas Department of Agriculture
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is dedicated to the development and implementation of policies and programs for Arkansas agriculture, forestry, and natural resources to keep its farmers and ranchers competitive in national and international markets while conserving natural resources and ensuring safe food, fiber, and forest products for the citizens of the state and nation.
501-225-1598
info@agriculture.arkansas.gov
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Arkansas Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau is an independent, voluntary organization of farm and ranch families united for the purpose of analyzing their problems and formulating action to achieve educational improvement, economic opportunity, social advancement and promote the national well-being. Farm Bureau is county, state, national and international in its scope and influence. Farm Bureau is nonpartisan, nonsectarian, nongovernmental and nonsecret in character. Farm Bureau strives to be the voice of agricultural producers at all levels.
501-224-4400
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