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Every two years, rice researchers and allied industry representatives from around the United States and even the globe get together for a meeting of the minds at the Rice Technical Working Group. For two days, they share research results...

As rice acreage expands in Arkansas, the University of Arkansas is working on a research center to enhance production techniques and best management practices for the grain in areas north of Interstate 40 and west of Crowley’s Ridge. “Our immediate...

Ag policy, technology and breeding have helped shape the Louisiana rice industry during the past five decades. By Bruce Schultz Growing rice in Louisiana and the LSU Rice Research Station figured prominently in Rice Farming magazine 50 years ago, just as it...

Unique production system evolved to meet California’s special needs, resulting in high yields and quality and with an eye on the environment. By Whitney Brim-DeForest, Luis Espino and Cass Mutters Rice production in California has changed dramatically over the past 50 years....

Early rice pioneers had to overcome doubting lenders and agronomic challenges to pave the way for today’s successful Mississippi rice industry. By Bobby R. Golden and Jason A. Bond Fifty years ago in 1966 marked the 18th year of farm-scale rice production...