Daily Archives: February 7, 2013

Thailand – Thai rice subsidey program short of money

Source: The New York Times07/02/2013 – Thailand’s generous rice subsidy program has run into funding problems, a new threat to a policy that wins millions of rural votes for the government but that has generated huge stockpiles, set off allegations of graft and unnerved markets.  

USA – USA rice and ducks unlimited form partnership

Source: AG Professional05/02/2013 – USA Rice Federation calls it a groundbreaking new partnership between the federation and Ducks Unlimited (DU) as the two organizations have forged a model of cooperation and communication for mutual benefit. The USA Rice-DU Stewardship Partnership will address rice production, waterfowl and water conservation projects, programs and policies that are beneficial…

U.S.A – Rice prices rising; Kennedy mill exporting

Source: thenewsstar.com05/02/2013 – Rice prices, which have lagged other commodities, are on the rise, which could be a boost for northeastern Louisiana farmers and the Kennedy Rice Mill in Mer Rouge.

Rice jumps to 15-month high on signs U.S. inventories tightening

Source: Bloomberg05/02/2013 – Rice futures surged to the highest in almost 15 months on mounting concern that inventories are dwindling in the U.S., the world’s fifth-biggest exporter.