USA Rice Outlook Conference

December 13 – 15, 2026  |  Nashville, TN

The USA Rice Outlook Conference, the largest rice-specific event in North America, is an annual educational service of the USA Rice Federation.  This conference brings the entire rice industry together to examine current issues and trends, learn from experts and each other, celebrate excellence in our industry, and make new professional connections.  

Save the date for the 2026 USA Rice Outlook Conference featuring exciting speakers, outstanding learning sessions, and a trade show brining the newest and most promising innovations to attendees.  March your calendar and watch for announcements in the USA Rice Daily, on this website, and on our social media channels.
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Save the Date 

Make sure the Outlook Conference is on your calendar, December 13 – 15, 2026. Registration coming soon.

Conference Site & Hotel

The Omni Nashville
250 Rep. John Lewis Way S
Nashville, TN 37203

Sponsors & Exhibitors 

We offer creative and impactful ways to showcase your products, brands, and services to rice industry decision-makers.  Prospectus available soon.  Complete our interest form to be notified once more information is available.


About the Conference

The Outlook Conference is North America's premier rice event.  Over three days in December, farmers, millers, merchants, agri-businesses, government agencies, end-users, suppliers, academics, and other industry affiliates gather to network, participate in educational programming, and plan for the coming crop year.

One of the most dynamic features of the Outlook Conference is the trade show, where exhibiting companies are excited to connect with you!  Engage with exhibitors and learn about the latest and greatest products, services, and innovations that can help your business operation. 

Conference News

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Sign-up for risk management training session at  2017 USA Rice Outlook Conference
Nov 27, 2017
ARLINGTON, VA -- USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) provides funding for organizations in the form of cooperative agreements to provide education and training nationwide.  Earlier this year RMA awarded 52 cooperative agreements under the Risk Management Education Partnerships Program, and The Rice Foundation was one of nine first-time award recipients.
 
The Rice Foundation entered into a cooperative agreement with RMA in September to support the agency’s education efforts in the area of Mitigating financial risk for specialty variety and organic producers through training in Crop Insurance, Whole Farm Revenue Protection, Prevented Planting, and Record Keeping for Organic Crops.  

The program will start with an education seminar at the USA Rice Outlook Conference in San Antonio, Texas, on December 12, entitled Crop Insurance 101 for Organic and Specialty Rice Producers.  The Rice Foundation will continue educational outreach throughout 2018 at various state and county rice meetings where there will be one-on-one contact with growers.
 
“RMA is pleased to provide this type of educational support to farmers and rural America to help mitigate risk,” says Heather Manzano, Acting Administrator, Risk Management Agency.  “These programs will provide information on Crop Insurance 101, Whole-Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP), and Rainfall Index Insurance.”
 
“I see this activity as a natural for The Rice Foundation,” said Foundation Chairman Charley Matthews, a rice farmer from Marysville, California.  “I’m proud that we are partnering with RMA to leverage our joint resources to educate growers about the importance of crop insurance, especially to specialty and organic producers.” 


Persons requiring special accommodations or having any dietary restrictions to attend or participate in this conference should contact Jeanette Davis at (240) 682-0059, or e-mail jdavis@usarice.com no later than November 30, 2026.

USA Rice is an equal opportunity provider and employer.  USA Rice does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital/family status or political beliefs.