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Washington, D.C. Update: December 12
Trump Administration announces new $12 billion farmer relief package:On Monday, December 8, President Trump hosted a roundtable at the White House...
Washington, D.C. Update: December 5
Farm relief package expected to be announced next week: On Tuesday, December 2, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced during a Cabinet...
The 2026 Scholarship Application is now available!
In partnership with the US Rice Producers Association, the Stoesser family is offering a $5,000 scholarship each year to one deserving high school...
USRPA Participates in Stuttgart Rice Field Day
US Rice Producers Association was proud to participate in the 2025 Stuttgart Rice Field Day, held on a clear and breezy morning in the heart of...
Congressman Jason Smith Tours Missouri Rice Country
On Monday, USRPA's Mollie Buckler spent most of the day with Missouri Congressman Jason Smith and team on his annual Farm Tour. A tradition started...
In Memoriam: Manuel Jiménez Mercado
US Rice Producers Association (USRPA) extends its deepest condolences on the passing of Manuel Jiménez Mercado, a distinguished leader and steadfast...
Washington, D.C. Update
Senate Confirms USDA Trade Under Secretary Luke Lindberg: On Saturday, August 2, the full Senate voted to confirm Luke Lindberg to be the next...
Market Update: Low Prices Contribute to Market Uncertainty
More exciting news for the rice industry emerged from Washington, D.C., this week, though it may heighten tensions among the U.S., India, and...
USRPA Showcases U.S. Rice Through Weekly Cooking Classes in Guatemala
Each Thursday morning, kitchens across Guatemala come alive with the aroma of U.S. rice thanks to the "Clase de Cocina en Vivo," a live cooking...