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
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Desk Phone: (501) 219-6338
Cell Phone: (501) 351-5335
General Inquiries: Feed
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(501) 219-6340
General Inquiries: Fertilizer/Soil Amendment
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(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
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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