| This week, USRPA board members and representatives from Texas, Missouri, and California flew to Washington, D.C., to discuss issues impacting rice farmers. USRPA met with officials at the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Agriculture, and the Office of the US Trade Representative, as well as House and Senate offices for Missouri, California, Texas, and Arkansas. USRPA discussed a variety of issues with these offices, including its farm bill priorities, trade policy, and conservation policy. |
 The Texas cohort visited with Texas Congressman Troy Nehls (R-22). |  The Missouri group had the opportunity to visit with Congressman Jason Smith (R-8), who represents all of Missouri rice country and now serves as the House Ways & Means Chairman. |
 USRPA Board Member and Texas Rice Council President Tommy Turner with Texas Senator John Cornyn and his staffer, Sophie Foley. |  The whole group met with California Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-1), who is a rice farmer himself and was part of the creation of the USRPA. |
 Congressman LaMalfa with his constituents, Logan Wilson and Andrew Sohnrey. |  A conversation with Arkansas Senator Rick Crawford's staff member, Ashley Shelton. |
 A productive meeting with USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service team, including FAS Administrator Daniel Whitley and Mark Slupek, Deputy Administrator for Global Programs. |  The trip was also a great opportunity for our producers to connect with one another. |
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