USA – U.S., Colombia expand rice agreement
The new agreement lifts these requirements and expands access beyond the single port of Barranquilla, which was the only port previously open to U.S. exporters.
USA – As Arkansas rice harvest approaches, growers hope for higher temperatures, less rain
July, August rain, cool temps may slow harvest. Sunshine needed to lower moisture levels in grain.
USA – Mississippi rice harvest totals may eclipse early forecasts
Rice yields are expected to be favorable when fields are dry enough for harvest, though overall Mississippi acreage will be down this year.
USA – Untapped Chinese Market Viewed As Potential Trade Partner For Arkansas Rice
Arkansas cultivates more rice than all other U.S. states combined. Recent flooding in eastern Arkansas accounted for a slight drop in production this year, with around one million acres harvested.
USA – Northern Minnesota’s wild rice crop looks good
Wild rice requires optimal water conditions: Too much rain and deep water floods the crop; not enough rain and shallow waters can dry rice plants out.
USA – Major rice producers in recovery mode – except for U.S.
Low long-grain prices, adverse weather at planting have reduced U.S. rice acreage by 20 percent.
USA – California rice growers stand to prosper from China deal
From January to May this year, the Port of Oakland handled $223.5 million of rice exports, according to port statistics. Not one grain went to China, otherwise one of its largest trading partners.
USA – Millers, wholesalers to blame for rice price spiral: USDA
The damage from flooding reduced harvests enough to drive the farm gate prices of paddy up 29-60 percent last year.
USA – Positive reaction to proposed rice straw fiberboard plant
Rice growers are interested in the news that their rice straw could go elsewhere when a proposed plant is expected to open in Willows in 2019.
USA – Growing organic rice for market niche not simple
It’s more involved than simply planting the seed and forgetting it until harvest time.