Texas rice farmer LG Raun in Washington, DC, to advocate for the U.S. rice industry
May 13, 2025
WASHINGTON, DC – House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn ‘G.T.’ Thompson (R-PA) released the text of the Committee’s budget bill last night, which addresses many of USA Rice’s top Farm Bill priorities.
The proposal would significantly strengthen the rice farm safety net by increasing Price Loss Coverage (PLC) reference prices and raise payment limits for commodity programs ensuring that rice farmers will receive robust support during extended periods of low prices like those that have been experienced for the past four years.
Additionally, the bill boosts export promotion funding for the Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development program helping U.S. rice compete in global markets.
In response to the Committee beginning consideration of the bill later today, USA Rice Farmers Chair LG Raun, a Texas rice farmer, released the following statement:
“USA Rice applauds Chairman Thompson’s leadership and the House Agriculture Committee for addressing many of USA Rice’s Farm Bill priorities in its budget proposal. As the reconciliation process moves forward, we urge Congress to support these investments, which are crucial for the economic viability of U.S. rice producers and the broader agricultural sector. We look forward to working with our partners in Congress to ensure these provisions remain in the final legislation. It is imperative that these essential safety net resources become law for rice producers.”