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The Rice Leadership Development Program Application Period Closes Friday

Sep 06, 2022

Applications for the Rice Leadership Development Program are due by COB Friday, September 9, 2022. Full story

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Leadership Program Session II: How The U.S. Industry’s Differences Make a Difference

Jul 18, 2022

The Leadership Program Session II had a full schedule, visiting three very different states in four days followed by a full day of touring at program sponsor John Deere's headquarters. Full story

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No Pomp But Lots of Circumstance for Graduating Leadership Class

Jul 13, 2022

This Leadership Class had an especially unique journey to get to their graduation last Thursday during the USA Rice July Business meetings in Texas. Full story

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Rice Leadership Development Program Now Accepting Applications

Jul 08, 2022

The program has been in existence for more than 30 years and most of the current leaders of the U.S. rice industry are alumni. Full story

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Rice Leadership Class Learns the Ropes in Texas and Louisiana

Apr 19, 2022

Session One of the Rice Leadership Program was an incredible experience. Every stop was unique, and the expertise and professionalism on display throughout the U.S. rice industry is impressive. Full story

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USA Rice Releases Biodiversity Animation for National Ag Day

Mar 22, 2022

The video starts with a family enjoying U.S.-grown rice before transitioning to a rice farm that features egrets, raptors, ducks, and other animals showing that U.S. rice is in harmony with nature and a uniquely sustainable crop. Full story

Rice Leadership Class Caps Off Government Affairs Session with Tour of Canadian Embassy

Mar 04, 2022

Not only did the group learn about U.S. rice exports to Canada, but also obtained a much greater understanding of Canadian agriculture, culture, government, and issues in common with those currently affecting the United States. Full story