USA Rice Federation to Conduct Farm Bill Educational Meetings in Texas Next Week

ARLINGTON, VA — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, June 12, 2008 — Contact: Reece Langley, (703) 236-1471, rlangley@usarice.com

USA Rice Federation will provide industry members with an overview and explanation of the key provisions of the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (2008 Farm Bill) at two local educational meetings scheduled June 16 and 17 in Texas. The meetings will allow rice producers, landowners, other industry members and allied businesses to get answers to questions they have about the new farm bill and rice-specific provisions.

The first meeting will be held on Monday, June 16, from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the El Campo Civic Center (Duson Room), 2450 N. Mechanic Street, El Campo, TX.

On Tuesday, June 17, from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. USA Rice will conduct a meeting at the Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Center Administration Building in the State Auditorium and Conference Room, 1509 Aggie Drive, Beaumont, TX.

All rice industry members and others involved in agriculture are encouraged to attend one of these meetings.

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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.