USA Rice
Mike Myers Named Interim CFO at Southern Bancorp (Movers & Shakers)
Myers is the former Winrock chief financial officer and longtime Southern Bancorp board director. read more >
Producers Rice Mill CEO Keith Glover Named Chair of USA Rice
Glover takes the helm at a crucial time for the rice industry, with unknown timing for Congress to pass a new Farm Bill and turbulence in key Southern rice export markets. read more >
2023 Arkansas Rice Annual Meeting to be Held in Stuttgart
USA Rice CEO Betsy Ward will deliver an industry update followed by four panel discussions, beginning with a talk on the upcoming farm bill. read more >
Anheuser-Busch Teams with USA Rice to Improve Water Efficiency
Anheuser-Busch has joined with USA Rice to form the Rice Stewardship Partnership aimed at improving water efficiency, riceland preservation and wildlife protection. read more >
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Walmart Foundation Gives Rice Program $1M
The Walmart Foundation has given $1 million to a partnership led by Ducks Unlimited and USA Rice to help rice producers "increase sustainability and profitability," the waterfowl conservation nonprofit announced Friday. read more >
USA Rice Elects Brian King Board Chairman
The USA Rice board of directors elects Brian King of Erwin Keith Inc. as its new chairman. read more >
Engage Cuba Launches Arkansas Council, Calls for End to Trade Restrictions
Engage Cuba President James Williams said Monday that Cuba will pledge to buy a significant amount of rice from the U.S. should the Congress allow trade on credit between the countries. read more >
USA Rice, Arkansas Rice to Hold Farm Bill Briefing on Friday
USA Rice and Arkansas Rice are hosting a briefing Friday morning on the 2014 Farm Bill at the Fowler Center on the Arkansas State University campus. read more >
by Lee Hogan -