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2023/25 Leadership Development Program Class Announced

Dec 14, 2022

Members of the 2023/25 Rice Leadership Development Program class are seven rice industry professionals selected by a committee of agribusiness leaders. Full story

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International Leadership Class Trip Report: Costa Rica and Panama

Dec 06, 2022

The International Leadership Program is a tremendous opportunity, offering a better understanding of the challenges faced by agriculture around the world. Full story

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Lessons from the California Leadership Session: Keep Calm and Carry On

Nov 16, 2022

One thing California does not have a shortage of is people willing to volunteer their land, time, and expertise to see the ag industry survive. Full story

The Rice Leadership Development Program Application Period Closes Friday

Sep 06, 2022

Applications for the Rice Leadership Development Program are due by COB Friday, September 9, 2022. Full story

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Leadership Program Session II: How The U.S. Industry’s Differences Make a Difference

Jul 18, 2022

The Leadership Program Session II had a full schedule, visiting three very different states in four days followed by a full day of touring at program sponsor John Deere's headquarters. Full story

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No Pomp But Lots of Circumstance for Graduating Leadership Class

Jul 13, 2022

This Leadership Class had an especially unique journey to get to their graduation last Thursday during the USA Rice July Business meetings in Texas. Full story

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Rice Leadership Development Program Now Accepting Applications

Jul 08, 2022

The program has been in existence for more than 30 years and most of the current leaders of the U.S. rice industry are alumni. Full story