This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for the University of Arkansas - Division of Agriculture for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, totaling 1,471, across various administrative and academic positions, with specified salary rates for each role. The total amount appropriated for state operations is $85,373,773, which includes regular salaries, extra help, overtime, and operational expenses. Additionally, the bill allocates funds from cash sources for personal services and operating expenses, amounting to $119,540,000, which includes provisions for capital improvements and debt service.

The bill also includes special language regarding the Pine Tree Research Station, prohibiting its sale to private entities while allowing its transfer to non-profit organizations dedicated to public use. It mandates that the property remains open for public activities such as fishing, hunting, and hiking. Furthermore, the bill contains an emergency clause, stating that the appropriations must be effective by July 1, 2025, to ensure the proper functioning of the agency. The provisions of the bill are set to be in effect from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.