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Quality Control and Compliance

The (QCC) Section of the Plant Industries Division plays a vital role in supporting Arkansas’s agriculture and agribusiness sectors. Our dedicated team of 11 professionals ensures fair consumer practices, product integrity, and regulatory compliance across key programs vital to Arkansas’s agricultural sectors.

The QCC Section includes the following agricultural programs: Feed, Fertilizer, Soil Amendments, Seed, Hemp, Grain Warehouses/Dealers/Graders, Liming Materials, and Agricultural Consultants.

By enforcing state and federal laws and regulations, the QCC Section helps safeguard farmers, businesses, and consumers while maintaining a level playing field in the industry. Whether you need licensing, inspections, or other regulatory guidance, the QCC Section is committed to providing accurate information and unbiased enforcement to support Arkansas agriculture.

The necessary forms are posted on each program’s webpage. Please visit the program webpage associated with your needs.

Contact Us

Feed, Fertilizer, Liming Materials Programs

Program Contact: Mike Stage
[email protected]
Desk Phone: (501) 219-6338
Cell Phone: (501) 351-5335 

General Inquiries: Feed
[email protected]
(501) 219-6340

General Inquiries: Fertilizer/Soil Amendment
[email protected]
(501) 219-6339

General Inquiries: Liming Materials/Limestone
[email protected]
(501) 219-6350

Hemp and Agricultural Consultants Programs

Program Contact: Caleb Allen
[email protected]
(501) 219-6375

General Inquiries: Hemp
[email protected]
(501) 219-6375

Regulatory and Certified Seed Programs and GMO Rice Testing

Program Contact: Shelly Yarnell
[email protected]
[email protected]

Grain Warehouse, Grader, and Dealer Programs

Program Contact: Josh Dement
[email protected]
(501) 658-4908

General Inquiries
[email protected]
(501) 219-6350

Slow Pay Hotline: (501) 219-6308