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Texas Rice Roundup
Texas rice farmers through the Texas Rice Council partner with the US Rice Producers Association to promote the sale of Texas rice at home and...
Washington, D.C. Update
Senate passes agriculture funding billOn Wednesday, the Senate passed a three-bill funding package containing the MilCon-VA, Agriculture-FDA, and...
Market Update: Low Mississippi River Level Slows U.S. Rice Exports
This time of year is when the market normally gets fired up and going. Harvest is all but complete, crop size and quality are relatively well...
RMTC 2024: We want to hear from you!
2024 agenda planning is well underway, but we want to hear from you! Have an idea for a session topic or a speaker that is the perfect fit for the...
USDA Announces $1.3 Billion Investment for Regional Agricultural Promotion Program
On Thursday, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a $2.3 billion investment in market development and food aid, including $1.3 billion for a...
USRPA Participates in Farm Bill Roundtable with Senators Schmitt and Boozman
Last Friday, US Rice Producers Association was invited to participate in a Farm Bill Round Table with Senator Eric Schmitt (MO) and Senator John...
USRPA Visits Mexico City
USRPA staff members Grace Wang and Iris Figueroa traveled to Mexico City last week, visiting promotional activities in retail stores and restaurants...
Washington, D.C. Update
House Elects Rep. Mike Johnson as SpeakerOn Wednesday, the House of Representatives elected Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) as Speaker of the House. The...
USRPA Plays Crucial Role in Ecuadorean Market Opening
The Ecuadorean Reverse Trade Servicing Trip Hosted by USRPA in September included a stop at USDA-FGIS in Stuttgart, AR. Earlier this week, Ecuador’s...