Tag: rice industry
Mr. Satterfield Goes to Washington: USA Rice Lays Groundwork for 2023 Farm Bill Efforts Nov 21, 2022
WASHINGTON, DC — Mississippi rice farmer and USA Rice Chair Kirk Satterfield spent last week here walking the halls of Congress to talk rice farmer assistance and 2023 Farm Bill […]
USA Rice Summer Meetings and Leadership Changes Jul 11, 2022
USA Rice volunteer leaders on multiple task forces, committees, and boards gathered in Irving, Texas, for annual membership meetings, budget and policy discussions, and program reviews. Despite triple digit temperatures […]
Ag Economists Warn House Lawmakers that Rice Farmers Need Immediate Assistance Jun 11, 2022
On Thursday, the House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management held a review hearing on the commodity and crop insurance titles of the 2018 Farm Bill from […]
Louisiana Rice Industry Receives International Achievement Award May 28, 2022
The Lafayette International Center Foundation, which serves as the Lafayette International Center’s advisory board, is pleased to announce the 22nd International Achievement Award (IAA) was bestowed upon the Louisiana Rice […]
Rice Industry Financial Situation Highlighted During House Ag Hearing Mar 17, 2022
The House Agriculture Committee held a hearing Wednesday focused on climate change and the upcoming 2023 Farm Bill. During the hearing, several Members highlighted the formidable economic situation on American farms […]
Rice Industry Leaders Awarded for Superlative Stewardship Practices Dec 10, 2021
The U.S. rice industry bolsters our longstanding commitment to conservation and sustainability each year by recognizing industry leaders to showcase their stewardship efforts in preserving wildlife habitat and efficient use […]
Arkansas Rice: “Downtown on the Farm” Celebrates State’s Largest Industry Jul 30, 2019
Arkansas Rice and Downtown Little Rock Partnership have announced a new event coming to the River Market this October called Downtown on the Farm. The purpose of the event is […]
Mississippi Rice: Looking at Challenges for 2019, U.S. Industry – Podcast Jun 14, 2019
Jason and Bobby sit down with Tim Walker of Horizon Ag to discuss the 2019 rice season and US rice industry. http://extension.msstate.edu/sites/default/files/audio/5-16-19%20TIm%20Walker.mp3
Rice: Louisiana Legislature Addresses Market Pretenders Apr 17, 2019
On Tuesday, the Louisiana Senate Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development met to discuss and hear testimony on an important piece of legislation to be considered for the […]
Webinar: U.S. Rice Exports Free Trade – Fair Trade, April 11 Apr 10, 2019
Join us Thursday, April 11 at 10:00 a.m. CST as we host Riceland Foods, Inc. Senior Vice President Terry Harris. He will draw on his 43-years of experience in the […]