Rice farmers make long-term decisions based on many factors, some including uncertain market conditions and adverse weather.  As a tool for making effective and lasting choices with these factors in mind, farmers use risk management provisions provided through the Farm Bill, such as commodity support programs and crop insurance. 

The current Farm Bill provides a modest safety-net for farmers who must contend with depressed prices, increased costs of production, thin margins, and revenue losses due to natural disasters.

Recent News

  • USDA Logo WASDE Report Released

    Feb 09, 2016

    There are no changes to this month’s 2015/16 U.S. rice supply and use projections. The all rice price is lowered $0.40 per cwt at the high end and $0.20 at the low end to a range of $12.50 to $13.30. The long-grain price is lowered $0.20 per cwt at the midpoint and the medium/short-grain price is lowered $0.60 per cwt at the midpoint. The price changes are made based on reported prices to date and expectations regarding prices for the remainder of the market year. Full story
  • USA Rice Efforts Result in Congressional Action on Rice Food Aid

    Feb 05, 2016

    As reported in the USA Rice Daily January 8, 2016, Congress has made available an additional $250 million to assist with the Syrian refugee crisis. USA Rice immediately began working with allies in Congress to make the case for why U.S.-grown rice should be a part of the solution for this devastating humanitarian crisis. Full story
  • Picture of crowd at NELA Rice Forum Northeast Louisianans Gearing Up for 2016 Rice Crop

    Feb 03, 2016

    Yesterday morning the Rayville Civic Center was standing-room only as more than 50 rice growers crowded the hall for the Northeast Louisiana Rice Forum. Full story