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 must be effective by July 1, 2025, to ensure the proper administration of essential governmental programs. This clause emphasizes the urgency of the funding to prevent any disruption in the operations of the Department of Agriculture and its associated boards. The bill also mandates compliance with existing fiscal control laws and regulations during the disbursement of the appropriated funds.