 Sponsored by US Rice Producers Association and Cotton Incorporated, the National Conservation Systems Cotton & Rice Conference concluded its 28th event earlier this week with remarkable success. This year's conference was held at the Hilton in Memphis, TN. Highlights included keynote speaker Jim Wiesemeyer, longtime Washington, D.C. analyst, and the awarding of the Rice Researcher of the Year Award to Dr. Justin Chlapecka, who recently made the move from the University of Missouri Rice Agronomy program to the University of Arkansas. "US Rice Producers Association is proud to be a lead sponsor of the Cotton & Rice Conference for more than two decades," Marcela Garcia, President & CEO of US Rice Producers Association, said. "The spirit of the conference and USRPA's mission are perfectly aligned, as we are both producer focused." Stay tuned for details about the 2026 conference. |
 USRPA Board Member Mark Pousson addresses the audience during the morning session. |  John LaRose, Jr., President of AgWiki and Publisher of Mid-America Farm Journal, kicked off the conference. |
 Crowd favorite Jim Wiesemeyer, Washington D.C. Analyst for Pro Farmer and Farm Journal, gave the luncheon keynote. |
 USRPA Board Member and market expert Dennis DeLaughter presented on the Rice Market Outlook. |  Fred Clark of Cornerstone Government Affairs, USRPA's longtime partner in D.C., presented updates on the 2025 Farm Bill. |
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