Feb 21, 2025 | LatestNews
Brooke Rollins was sworn in as the 33rd U.S. Secretary of Agriculture by Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court Clarence Thomas in a private ceremony today at the Supreme Court building. The U.S. Senate confirmed Rollins by a vote of 72-to-28.“It is the honor of...
Feb 21, 2025 | LatestNews
This week, USRPA board members and representatives from Texas, Missouri, Mississippi, Louisiana, and California traveled to Washington, D.C., to advocate for the interests of rice farmers and address pressing industry challenges. The delegation engaged in a series of...
Feb 21, 2025 | LatestNews
Brooke Rollins Confirmed as Secretary of Agriculture: On Thursday, Trump’s nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Brooke Rollins was officially confirmed on the Senate floor by a vote of 72-28. Before her confirmation vote, the Senate Committee on...
Feb 21, 2025 | LatestNews
he WASDE report that was published this week didn’t have a significant impact on the market, but there are a few key highlights to point out. First, the USDA raised the 2024/25 carryover by 4 million cwt, up to 34.3 million cwt. Second, exports were lowered...
Feb 21, 2025 | LatestNews
The Southeast Texas Rice Symposium took place on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at the Winnie-Stowell Community Building in Winnie, TX. The event began with registration and a trade show at 4:30 pm, followed by the introduction of Dr. Mithila Jugulam, Director of the...
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