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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...
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)...