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Washington, D.C. Update
2022 Midterm Election analysis created by Cornerstone. DISCLAIMER FROM CORNERSTONE "Cornerstone Government Affairs assembled the following report to...
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...
Market Update – U.S. Rice Market Needing an Export Boost
The market marches on with little change from last week. Domestic business is keeping the mills busy, while exports are “off the table” for the...
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...