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

The Quality Control & Compliance (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.

Please explore our QCC Programs by clicking the webpage links below:

SEED PROGRAM WEBPAGE	GRAIN GRADERS WEBPAGE
HEMP PROGRAM WEBPAGE	SOIL AMENDMENTS WEBPAGE
AGRI CONSULTANTS WEBPAGE	FEED PROGRAM WEBPAGE
GRAIN WAREHOUSE WEBPAGE	GRAIN DEALERS WEBPAGE
LIMING MATERIALS PROGRAM WEBPAGE	FERTILIZER PROGRAM WEBPAGE

LAWS/RULES – PROGRAM FORMS

Each program webpage above has the associated laws/rules document, as well as the necessary forms posted on each program’s webpage. Please visit the program webpage above associated with your needs. You may also visit: QCC LAWS AND REGULATIONS or QCC FORMS webpages.

GENERAL INQUIRIES OR QUESTIONS

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

PROGRAM:	EMAIL ADDRESS:
FEED	[email protected]
FERTILIZER / SOIL AMENDMENT	[email protected]
REGULATORY & CERTIFIED SEED / GMO RICE TESTING	[email protected]
HEMP	[email protected]
GRAIN WAREHOUSE / GRADERS / DEALERS	[email protected]
AGRICULTRAL CONSULTANTS	[email protected]
LIMING MATERIALS / LIMESTONE	[email protected]

QCC DIRECTORY / POINTS OF CONTACT:  

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