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Market Update: Farmers Undecided on 2023 Rice Planting Decisions
As the market shuts down for the holidays, there aren’t many fireworks to discuss. Prices on the ground are steady, holding firm in Texas at...
USRPA Welcomes FECARROZ to Houston, Texas
As has been the custom for many years prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the USRPA Board of Directors hosted the Central American Rice Federation...
A Message from President & CEO of USRPA, Marcela Garcia
Moving Forward in 2023On behalf of the USRPA board members and staff, we wish everyone a safe and healthy holiday season. 2022 was a year where all...
North Africa Promotional Program Update
The North African influencer campaign has kicked off with a giveaway campaign, in collaboration with @inasslouraoui. The influencer published a reel...
Rice Market & Technology Convention
It's time to register for the rice industry's premier event! Featuring the strongest and most relevant agenda designed by rice industry members from...
Washington, DC Update
Rep. GT Thompson was elected Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee During a meeting on December 7, the House Republican Steering Committee...
Market Update – Mexico’s Rice Market in Transition
The strong value of the dollar continues to be a leading factor contributing to the dismal export situation for U.S. long-grain rice. While the...
Washington, D.C. Update
Congress Acts to Attempt to Avoid Rail Strike On Wednesday, the House of Representatives approved a bill to avert a freight rail strike on a...
Market Update – U.S. Rice Farmers Need Improved Export Market
The market has remained consistent since Thanksgiving. This is typical for this time of year though, as historically there have not been large...