by - January 21, 2020 3:43 pm
Rice could rebound in 2020
Row crop farming has been tumultuous during the last several years, but the state’s top export crop — rice — is expected to have strong acreage numbers during the coming…
Tag: Rice
by - January 16, 2020 8:10 am
New rice variety developed
Adverse weather conditions, especially rising temperatures, have had a significant impact on rice in recent years. Scientists have been working to develop different varieties of rice to tackle these conditions…
by - November 5, 2019 6:09 pm
Scientists work to improve rice varieties impacted by higher temperatures
Temperatures have been on the rise in recent decades and the increased heat is having an impact on agriculture. About half of the nation’s rice is grown in Arkansas, so…
by - September 30, 2019 6:04 pm
Storms impact rice and cotton harvests
Heavy winds and rains blew across much of northeastern Arkansas and surrounding areas last week and it will likely impact both rice and cotton harvests, as growers try to make…
by - September 17, 2019 5:30 pm
Arkansas Rice industry donates over 141,000 pounds of rice for National Rice Month
The Arkansas rice industry donated 141,208 pounds of rice to the Arkansas Food Bank on Tuesday (Sept. 17) in honor of National Rice Month. The donation from seven mills will…
by - March 14, 2019 5:20 pm
Bill aims to tackle ‘fake rice’ problem in Arkansas
Companies that produce products with “fake rice” may face a new hurdle in the Natural State. The Arkansas Senate approved HB 1407 Wednesday (March 13) in a 31-3-1 vote. The…
by - February 26, 2019 4:50 pm
Never ending rains could significantly impact early planting
Perpetual rains significantly impacted the harvest in 2018, and as the calendar creeps towards the start of early planting, the onslaught of rain is already threatening the 2019 season. At…
by - February 8, 2019 3:07 pm
Executive Q&A: Betsy Ward, President & CEO USA Rice Federation
In late December 2018, Congress and President Donald Trump completed work on the $867 billion federal Farm Bill, putting in place the five-year framework for the nation’s agricultural policy. The…
by - January 25, 2017 7:52 pm
Noted rice economist believes global rice prices could rebound in the coming years and benefit Arkansas farmers
Rice prices have been low for many years and it has forced many rice farmers to reduce or completely stop growing the crop in Arkansas. One rice economist thinks prices…
by - December 5, 2016 7:41 pm
The push to sell Arkansas rice and chicken in China
Editor’s note: Ben Noble is president of Noble Strategies, a consulting firm based in Little Rock that represents Arkansas Rice and Tyson Foods. ––––––––––––––– While we’ve made progress in expanding…
by - August 2, 2016 5:59 pm
Soybean prices higher than expected; rice prices projected to be down; corn remains stagnant
Farmers throughout Arkansas and especially in the Mississippi Delta Region are keeping close tabs on soybean and rice prices as the calendar inches toward the harvest. Soybean prices have fluctuated…
by - October 29, 2015 5:02 pm
Arkansas Rice Board Learns About International Trade Possibilities
The international market for Arkansas rice producers is teeming with possibilities, an industry official told the Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Board Thursday. Chuck Wilson, director of Arkansas Field Services…
by - April 3, 2014 6:29 pm
Arkansas crop farmers plant less corn, more rice
Corn is a hot commodity in the Natural State given the year-round needs of the poultry industry, but this year Arkansas farmers plan to plant 280,000 less acres of corn,…
by - March 5, 2012 12:16 pm
Rice, Williams seek top Arkansas House post
History will be made with the next election for Speaker of the Arkansas House of Representatives as Republican Terry Rice and Democrat Darrin Williams seek support from their colleagues. Rice…