2007 USA Rice Outlook Conference Set for Dec. 2-4 in Orlando, FL

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, October 1, 2007 — The USA Rice Outlook Conference will be held Dec. 2-4, 2007, at the Buena Vista Palace Hotel in Orlando, FL. The educational program will cover the U.S. rice situation and outlook, farm policy, domestic and international markets, research, and other topics. The conference also features a trade show for rice-related farm equipment, technology, products and services.

Annual conference attendance includes rice producers, millers, marketers and others in rice-related businesses. General registration, exhibitor and sponsorship information is available in the Industry Affairs section of www.usarice.com or call the USA Rice Federation at (800) 888-7423. Register by November 16 to take advantage of “early bird” rates.

Contact: Trish Alderson (703) 236-1472, talderson@usarice.com

Jeanette Davis, (703) 236-1447, jdavis@usarice.com

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The USA Rice Federation is the global advocate for all segments of the U.S. rice industry with a mission to promote and protect the interests of producers, millers, merchants and allied businesses