Rice has been produced commercially in America for more than 300 years. Today, rice farming in the United States has become a precise science with specialized equipment, lasers and computers. Not only does rice provide food for the average consumer, but it also expands depleting habitats, which are crucial for millions of waterfowl and shorebirds. Six states produce nearly all rice grown in the United States: Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Texas. USRPA represents producers in these states.

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