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USRPA Statement on Rail Agreement
The US Rice Producers Association applauds Congress for acting to prevent the threatened rail strike and appreciates the Administration’s support of...
USRPA Participates in USAEDC 2022 Annual Workshop
This week, USRPA was represented at the USAEDC 2022 Annual Workshop in Baltimore, MD by USRPA Office and Technology Manager, Iris Figueroa. The...
Washington, D.C. Update
USRPA Joins Agricultural Transportation Working Group Letter The US Rice Producers Association joined more than 190 other members of the...
Market Update – USDA ERS Rice Report Lowers Exports Four Million Cwts
Reports on the market this week are much like last week. The business remains steady at the domestic level, and many are wondering how long it...
Rice Market and Technology Convention is Going to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
RMTC 2023 will host its convention at the beautiful Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, from May 30 - June 1, 2023, an...
Washington, D.C. Update
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Market Update – USDA Report Reduces Field Yields, Raises Stocks
In a week dominated by midterm elections, the rice market bumped along in a quiet fashion with no news significant enough to rise above the polls...
South Louisiana Rail Facility Loading Terminal, Ready to Load
Located in the southwestern part of Louisiana, on the Calcasieu River, and with ample water and rice supply, the South Louisiana Rail Facility...
Washington, D.C. Update
Sen. Boozman Sends Letter on COVID-19 Relief Accountability This week Sen. John Boozman (R-AR), a Ranking Member of the Agriculture Committee, sent...