| Missouri producers and industry members are invited to join the Missouri Rice Research and Merchandising Council on Thursday, August 17 at the Missouri Rice Research Farm for the Council's annual Field Day. 8:00 a.m. - Registration (Coffee & Donuts provided)8:30 a.m. - Tours11:30 a.m. - Complimentary Luncheon catered by Tasteful Creations |
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Submission Guidelines
1. Post your recipe photos and/or videos and tag US Rice Producers Association in your post by September 30.
2. The recipes should be prepared with American long-grain rice. Choose one of the published recipes on the US Rice Producers Facebook Page.
3. The three winners will come from three different categories:
4. The three winners will receive a 6-quart Instant Pot and a US Rice Producers Association Promotional Kit.
5. Winners will be announced during the first week of October.
6. Participants assigned to US Rice Producers Association, the rights to use their videos and recipe pictures on its website, as well as in its social media profiles.
For Immediate Release
July 15, 2021
CONTACT: Dwight Roberts
(713) 974-7423
KATY, Texas (July 15, 2021) -- Last week, the US Rice Producers Association hosted the 10th annual Rice Market and Technology Convention at The Woodlands Resort in The Woodlands, Texas. After going virtual in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 200 participants from multiple countries safely came together in person from July 6 to July 8 to network and learn from leading industry experts.
“The conference provided a healthy networking environment to talk about rice marketing and production issues,” Dwight Roberts, President and CEO of the US Rice Producers Association, said. “It was good to see so many major rice companies from the United States and Latin America in attendance and reinforced all the objectives of this yearly event. We are preparing new ideas for 2022 thanks to the suggestions of many participants.”
From sustainability to the state of international trade, themes of change and evolution underpinned every session and discussion panel. The convention kicked off on Wednesday morning with remarks from Dan Hunter, Assistant Commissioner of the Texas Department of Agriculture, who noted the more conscious consumer that came out of the pandemic. Keynote speaker Dennis DeLaughter then set the tone for the conference with a presentation titled “Embracing Change: Expecting the Unexpected.” After a variety of subjects were addressed in the two days, an overall rice market outlook from industry analysts Stuart Hoetger and Dr. Thomas Wynn concluded the convention on Thursday afternoon. Throughout the week, participants also had the opportunity to connect with numerous agricultural businesses and organizations in the sold-out exhibition space.
Planning is well underway for the 2022 convention, with more details to be announced in the coming months. Visit www.ricemtconvention.com for the latest updates on next year’s event.
The US Rice Producers Association, representing rice producers in Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Texas, is the only national rice producers’ organization comprised by producers, elected by producers and representing producers in all six rice-producing states.
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Known as the most widely attended conference in the Western Hemisphere, the Rice Market & Technology Convention is returning to the Lone Star state – Texas! After careful consideration, taking into account travel restrictions and COVID-19 precautions, the RMTC will take place July 6-8, 2021 at the Woodlands Resort & Conference Center, just 30 minutes north of downtown Houston, Texas, and 25 minutes from George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Renowned speakers from all over the world along with Sponsors and Exhibitors showcasing the latest technology and services are gearing up to bring attendees fresh content and information. Attendees will have many opportunities to network one on one during scheduled coffee breaks, extended luncheons, and much more. With simultaneous translation services, attendees will have every opportunity to learn from all our speakers.
