University of Arkansas Hosts Rice Research Field Day

USA Rice Federation participated in the annual University of Arkansas Rice Research and Extension Center field day yesterday. Read More...

Rice Producer Jennifer James Joins Lincoln at Recent Event

Rice producer Jennifer James joined Sen. Blanche Lincoln (D-AR) during an event held here over the weekend. Read More...

University of Arkansas Rice Research Center Dedication Held

A dedication ceremony and open house for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture's new Rice Research and Extension Center (RREC) was held yesterday. Read More...

16th Annual ASU Agribusiness Conference Addressed Timely Issues

The 2010 Arkansas State University (ASU) Agribusiness Conference was held Feb. 10. Read More...

Arkansas Rice Goes to ‘Girls Night Out’

Arkansas Rice Council President Robert Petter was on hand to assist the Miss Arkansas Rice contestants in promoting Arkansas Rice at the recent “Girls Night Out." Read More...

Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe Proclaims National Rice Month

Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe signed a proclamation yesterday declaring September National Rice Month ... Read More...

Miss Arkansas Rice County Winners Selected

The 2009 Miss Arkansas Rice county winners have been selected in their respective counties. Read More...

Arkansas School Kids Learn About Healthy Eating

Nearly 300 children from Hazen Elementary School recently took part in a “Body Walk” exhibit, an interactive tour, sponsored by the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture. Read More...

USA Rice Federation Honors Chefs and Operators Who Support the U.S. Rice Industry

The USA Rice Federation, national advocate for all segments of the U.S. rice industry, recently launched a new “Foodservice Recognition Program” to acknowledge the efforts of innovative chefs, operators, distributors and industry professionals who creatively menu or market U.S.-grown rice. Read More...

Jillian Russell Crowned New Miss Arkansas Rice

Craighead County resident Jillian Russell, 16, was crowned Miss Arkansas Rice 2008-09 at a competition here last Saturday. Russell is the daughter of Danny and Rhonda Russell of Brookland. Read More...

Arkansas Rice Growers, Millers and Merchants Honor Senator Blanche Lincoln

The Arkansas agriculture community today honored Sen. Blanche Lincoln with the “Champion of Arkansas Agriculture” award during an event benefiting Arkansas hunger relief organizations. Read More...

Arkansas Rice Festival Celebrates 32nd Year

The Arkansas Rice Festival held here Saturday, celebrated 32 years of promoting rice, the state’s No. 1 crop and a major contributor to the economy. Read More...

Arkansas Rice Industry Donates More Than 29,000 Pounds of Rice to Food Bank

The Arkansas rice industry yesterday donated more than 29,000 pounds of rice to the Arkansas Rice Depot, which helps feed needy families in Arkansas. Read More...

Application Period Opens for the 2009 Rice Leadership Development Program

The Rice Foundation is accepting applications for the 2009 Rice Leadership Development Program. The program gives participants a comprehensive understanding of the U.S. rice industry. Read More...

2008 USA Rice Outlook Conference Hotel Block Opens

The USA Rice Outlook Conference will be held Dec. 7-9 at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock, AR. The conference room block at the adjacent Peabody Little Rock Hotel is now open. Read More...

Gustav Hit Hard in Louisiana and South-Central Arkansas

Louisiana, Mississippi and southeast Arkansas have reported rice crop damage from the rain and wind effects of Hurricane Gustav, with some Louisiana parishes having received up to 20 inches of rain. Read More...