USA Rice Outlook Conference

December 7 – 9, 2025 | New Orleans, LA

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.

Pre-registration is closed, but we’d still love to see you in New Orleans! Please register onsite when you arrive.

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.

03-COMM-Bruce Lindquist & Charley Mathews-241209

04-COMM-Cellphone Photo of Main Stage-241209

04-COMM-Miss Arkansas Camille Cathey sings National Anthem-241209

06-COMM-87th IRF Queen Alanna Abshire at podium-241209

07-COMM-LtCol Dan Rooney on stage with flag-241209

08-COMM-LtCol Dan Rooney seated on main stage-241209

11-COMM-Dow Brantley, Brian King at USAR Booth-241209

12-COMM-NRM Grand Prize Winner Helen Lam, I Heart AR Rice Mural-241210

13-COMM-Victoria Nwasike at Nutrien Stage-241209

16-COMM-Quality Symposium, at sample table-241210

19-COMM-PB, JC talking with members-241210

20-COMM-Rice-Farming-Mag-Awards,-Cassidy-Nemec at-podium-241210

21-COMM-Rice Farming Mag Award Winners, Al Montna, Jason Norsworthy, Michael Fruge-241210

22-COMM-Becky Barnes Campbell at Awards Luncheon-241210

24-COMM-Guest Speaker Alyson Van Hooser with audience-241210

25-COMM-US-Grown-Neon-Sign-&-Clarissa-Lee-241209

26-COMM-Fred Zaumbrecher, K. Janevicius, E. Somogyi, & M. Crafton at LR Airport-241210

Conference News

Dec 13, 2018

SAN DIEGO, CA -- Members of the 2019/21 Rice Leadership Development Program class were announced last week during the annual Rice Awards Luncheon at the 2018 USA Rice Outlook Conference. The class is comprised of seven rice industry professionals selected by a committee of agribusiness leaders.

“This is a very outstanding and diverse group of young men and I think they will mesh well together in their upcoming sessions,” said Rice Foundation Director Steve Linscombe.

New class members are Jason Bond, Stoneville, MS; Austin Davis, Cleveland MS; Michael Durand, St. Martinsville, LA; Bobby Golden, Leland, MS; Austin Littleton, Parma, MO; Matthew Morris, Carlisle, AR; and Justin Nix, Maurice, LA.

The Rice Leadership Development Program gives young men and women a comprehensive understanding of the U.S. rice industry, with an emphasis on personal development and communication training. During a two-year period, class members attend four one-week sessions that are designed to strengthen their leadership skills.

John Deere Company, RiceTec, Inc., and American Commodity Company are sponsors of the Rice Leadership Development Program through a grant to The Rice Foundation, and USA Rice manages the program.

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, 2025.

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.