This bill appropriates funds for the operating, research, and development expenses of various agricultural promotion boards within the Department of Agriculture for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. 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 specifies the total amounts appropriated for each board, with significant allocations such as $15,000,000 for rice research and development and $8,537,500 for soybean research and development.
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, 2026, to prevent any disruption in governmental programs. The bill emphasizes compliance with existing fiscal control laws and outlines the legislative intent to ensure that the funds are used in accordance with the stated purposes.