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Texas Rice Council Hosts Guatemalan Millers
On October 24th, 25th, and 26th, the Texas Rice Council in partnership with the US Rice Producers Association (USRPA) hosted a large contingent of...
Washington, D.C. Update
USDA Launches Loan Assistance ToolThis week the Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency launched a new tool to assist agricultural...
Market Update – Rice Market Continues a Complicated Path
Harvest is complete, and that’s the good news. With all eyes turned now to marketing the crop, there are several challenges that must be overcome in...
Texas Rice Council Holds Board Meeting
The Texas Rice Council held a board of directors meeting on October 7th, at Midway Bar-B-Q, in Katy, Texas. The Rice Council is entrusted with the...
Washington, D.C. Update
Senators Send EPA Letter on RFSOn Wednesday, a bipartisan group of senators sent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan a...
Market Update – Challenges Abound to Market New Crop Rice, Cover Production Costs
With harvest now almost complete, the long grain industry finds itself on a precipice and is not entirely sure where to go next. Paddy prices...
Washington, D.C Update
Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Waters of the United States The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on defining waters of the United States (WOTUS)...
Market Update – U.S. Rice Farming Industry at a Crossroads?
Harvest has finally caught up or passed the 5-year average for all states. Arkansas is 90% done, California 50%, Louisiana 97%, Mississippi 86%,...
USRPA Participates At The Rice Education Exhibit At The Texas Rice Festival, Winnie, TX
The purpose of the Rice Education Exhibit was to further the influence of the festival's continuing education program. It was a great event to...