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Quality Control and Compliance

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

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.

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.

Laws/Rules – Program Forms

Each program web page has the associated laws/rules located here. The necessary forms are posted on each program’s web page. Please visit the program web page associated with your needs.

General Inquiries or Questions

For general inquiries or questions, please email the appropriate program email address listed below:

Quality Control and ComplianceEmail addressPrimary phone number
Feed[email protected](501) 219-6340
Fertilizer / Soil Amendment[email protected](501) 219-6339
Regulatory & Certified Seed / GMO Rice Testing[email protected]501) 219-6345
Hemp[email protected](501) 219-6375
Grain Warehouse / Graders / Dealers[email protected](501) 219-6350
Agricultural Consultants[email protected](501) 219-6350
Liming Materials / Limestone[email protected](501) 219-6350

Contact Us

QCC Agri Division Manager
Mike Stage (Feed, Fertilizer, Liming Materials Programs)
[email protected] 
Desk Phone:  (501) 219-6338
Cell Phone:  (501) 351-5335 

QCC Agri Program Supervisor/Expert
Caleb Allen (Hemp, Agri Consultants Programs)
[email protected]
Desk Phone: (501) 219-6375

QCC Agri Program Supervisor/Expert
Shelly Yarnell (Seed Programs)
[email protected]
Desk Phone:  (501) 219-6345

QCC Agri Program Supervisor/Expert
Josh Dement (Grain Warehouse/Graders/Dealers Programs)
[email protected]
Cell Phone: (501) 658-4908
Slow Pay Hotline: (501) 219-6308