Rice farmers unload trucks at new export grain terminal

By Doris Maricle

Southwest Louisiana rice farmers unloaded trucks of rough rice Friday at the new $60 million IFG export grain terminal at the Port of Lake Charles.

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Rice Market Update: "We Are Dealing with an Unknown Supply"
New Agricultural Research Foundation Names Advisory Committee Members

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TEXAS RICE IN CUBA?

By Asher Price | asherprice@statesman.com
STATESMAN IN-DEPTH TEXAS TO CUBA

Despite differences in political ideology, Texas rice farmers look to repaired U.S. ties to Cuba as a chance to boost business.
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Rice Market Update: Weather Damage and Tragedy Unfolding Along Gulf Coast, South Louisiana
Trump Names Ag Advisory Team
From the Desk of Dr. MO Way
USRPA Promotional Activities Continue in Valley of Mexico with Excellent Results

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US embassy will be opened on July 20; Kerry will raise the flag in Havana

President Obama formally announced on Wednesday that the United States and Cuba have both agreed to open embassies in each others capitals following more than a half-century of hostilities between the two nations.

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Fall Vote on TPP Unlikely; USRPA Opposed to Trade Deal
Rice Market Update
NASS Reports Ag Production Costs Declined in 2015

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Congressional Election News from Missouri and Kansas
Market Update: Long Grain Harvest in Full Swing and Searching for Markets

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