Although it’s still too early to tell, delayed planting could shore up at least short-term prices. By Kurt Guidry — Information coming from the U.S. Department of Agriculture over the past several weeks has been mixed in terms of providing direction to the rice market. USDA’s planting intentions report at the end of March was generally viewed as positive as ... Read More »
As far as adages go, “The customer is always right” is one of the most famous; another is that “an army marches on its stomach.” I’ve created a combined version — a hybrid if you will — “The customer’s stomach is always right.” In addition to tracking rice import statistics and domestic acreage that give us a sense of the ... Read More »
Shorter supplies have shorn up the current market, but increased 2018 planting projections cloud long-term price outlook. Read More »
With tight world supplies, an interruption anywhere could likely send prices higher and help U.S. exports. Read More »
Making inroads into the imported jasmine market proves challenging for growers and millers. Read More »
USA Rice promotions in nearly 25 countries help tell the U.S. rice industry’s positive story. Read More »
Pinnacle Rice Cooperative was recently launched to increase member returns by providing liquidity, quality and logistical support to the California rice industry. Read More »
Year-end doldrums mean little potential for prices to climb until after the start of the new year. Read More »
Lower overall supplies, higher prices conspire to reduce demand for this year’s crop. Read More »
Kurt Guidry, a professor of agricultural economics with the Louisiana State University AgCenter in Baton Rouge, has been named regional director for the AgCenter Southwest Region. The appointment is effective Oct. 1. Read More »
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