This bill appropriates funds for the operating, research, and development expenses of various promotion boards under the Department of Agriculture for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The appropriations include specific amounts for the Arkansas Beef Council, Catfish Promotion Board, Corn and Grain Sorghum Promotion Board, Rice Research and Promotion Board, Soybean Promotion Board, and Wheat Promotion Board. Notably, the bill includes significant funding for research and development, with the Rice Research and Promotion Board receiving $6,966,496, and the Soybean Promotion Board receiving $8,537,500, among others. The total appropriated amounts for each board are also specified, with the overall funding reflecting a commitment to agricultural promotion and research.

Additionally, the bill includes an emergency clause, stating that the appropriations are essential for the operation of the agency and must take effect on July 1, 2025, to avoid disruption in governmental programs. The language emphasizes compliance with existing fiscal control laws and the intent of the General Assembly to ensure that the funds are used in accordance with the stated purposes. The bill aims to support the agricultural sector in Arkansas through targeted funding for various promotion boards, thereby enhancing research and development efforts in the state.