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Tag: U.S. Rice Producers Association
Market Update: How Many Rice Acres in 2023? Jan 27, 2023
Planting intentions are officially on the minds of rice producers and the “holiday fog” is lifting off the market. To begin, an unprecedented offer for medium grain surfaced last week, […]
Rice Market Update: Challenges Abound to Market New Crop, Cover Production Costs Oct 23, 2022
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 remain firm, but the spot […]
Rice Market Update: Is the U.S. Farming Industry at a Crossroads? Oct 14, 2022
Harvest has finally caught up or passed the 5-year average for all states. Arkansas is 90% done, California 50%, Louisiana 97%, Mississippi 86%, Missouri 78%, and Texas 99% harvested. This would mean […]
Rice Market Update: Low Water Levels on the Mississippi Complicate U.S. Export Outlook Oct 8, 2022
Drought is not only a California problem; lack of water is plaguing barge traffic on the Mississippi river as well. Low water levels are inhibiting the flow of goods right at […]
Rice Market Update: High Production Costs Make Selling Decisions Difficult Oct 2, 2022
Steady as she goes can be the mantra this week. Harvest continues forward in Arkansas, where more field yields are coming in to substantiate the initial reports from last week. No big […]
Rice Market Update: Solid Early Field Results for Arkansas, Milling Numbers Largely Unknown Sep 25, 2022
Field reports coming in from Arkansas are mixed in a good way; some are seeing average, while others are reporting above average. Reports of below-average are starting to sneak in, […]
Rice Market Update: Unpredictable Market Keeps Prices Firm Sep 19, 2022
With the Indian tariff situation, a rail strike that is temporarily averted, and harvest in full swing, there is much to consider this week in the rice market. To follow convention, […]
Rice Market Update: Arkansas Harvest – Is No News Good News? Sep 12, 2022
In the latest crop progress report released by the USDA, Louisiana was pegged at 75% complete which lags the historical average by 5%. Mississippi and Texas are both on pace […]
Rice Market Update: Arkansas Harvest Results Influence U.S. Long Grain Prices Sep 3, 2022
Harvest continues to produce solid results as we begin the new month. Texas is heading into its final stretch with Louisiana just behind, with perhaps 10% and 15% left to […]
Rice Market Update: All Eyes Are On Harvest Aug 27, 2022
More reports are coming in of an average to above average crop, which is great news for mills looking for head rice, and producers looking for yields. The domestic business […]
