A look at what happened in the U.S. rice industry 20 years ago answers questions of why there are two rice groups.
We invite you to browse our web site, check out the Rice Advocate and News section to learn about issues and events concerning the rice and agricultural industry.
The purpose of this publication is to give those of you who are not aware or have heard an array of versions, the chance to know our early story and why rice farmers are best served by rice farmers. Like any organization created out of controversy and disagreements, the founders of the US Rice Producers Association were rice farmers willing to speak their minds and address the issues openly and honestly.
THE US RICE PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION
Representing rice producers in Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Texas, USRPA is the only national rice producers’ organization comprised by producers, elected by producers and representing producers in all six rice-producing states.
Since 1997, the US Rice Producers Association
has worked hard to:
Maintain and enhance existing rice markets, both domestic and international.
Find and develop new markets for domestic sales and export of rough, brown and milled rice.
Represent producers in legislative and governmental affairs in Washington, D.C.
Educate and inform producers and the general public about rice and rice market information.
Expand research activities to develop the rice industry
Representing rice producers in Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Texas, USRPA is the only national rice producers’ organization comprised by producers, elected by producers and representing producers in all six rice-producing states.
Since 1997, the US Rice Producers Association has worked hard to:
We invite you to browse our web site, check out the Rice Advocate and News section to learn about issues and events concerning the rice and agricultural industry.
The USDA Economic Research Service collected data from USDA-accredited State and private certification groups to calculate the extent of certified organic farmland acreage and livestock in the United States.
The USDA Economic Research Service collected data from USDA-accredited State and private certification groups to calculate the extent of certified organic farmland acreage and livestock in the United States.
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