On the recordAugust 3, 2010
The Russian market is worth $100 million annually to Arkansas producers, and the decision to lift the ban will help save 89,000 poultry jobs that are critical to Arkansas's economy.
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congress.govThe Russian market is worth $100 million annually to Arkansas producers, and the decision to lift the ban will help save 89,000 poultry jobs that are critical to Arkansas's economy.
Lincoln highlights the economic impact of lifting the Russian poultry ban.
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