APRIL 9, 2020
In this issue:
- Rice Market Update: Delta Rice Farmers Poised to Make Planting Progress
- Washington Update: COVID – COVID – COVID – AGAIN
- Texas Rice Update
APRIL 2, 2020
In this issue:
- Rice Market Update: USDA Prospective Planting Report Estimates 18% Increase in Rice Acres for 2020
- USRPA Joins Aggies to Request Clarification on EIDL Eligibility
- Rice Imports Account for Over 20% of U.S. Domestic Consumption
MARCH 26, 2020
In this issue:
- The New Meaning of “Essential”
- Market Update: Farmers Planting Rice, Dodging COVID-19
- Washington Update
- Rice Farming Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
March 19, 2020
In this issue:
- Washington Update
- Currency and Exchange Rates Confuse New Business Efforts
March 12, 2020
In this issue:
- Capitol Hill, USDA and Covid-19 Means Not Business As Usual
- Coronavirus + Planting New Rice Crop = ???
March 5, 2020
In this issue:
- Rice Market Update: Gulf Coast Farmers Planting New Crop
- Texas Rice Update
February 27, 2020
In this issue:
- Rice Market Update
- Administration Focuses on Trade Deficit with Vietnam
- Missouri & Arkansas Rice Farmers Gather in Dexter
- Mississippi Delta Rice Farmers Gathered in Merigold
February 20, 2020
In this issue:
- Rice Market Update
- Louisiana Rice Displayed at ExpoAgro Sinaloa 2020
- Secretary Perdue Announces New Innovation Initiative for USDA
Coordinator for Delta
Producer Relations
Objective: Coordinator for Delta Producer Relations will represent the interests of U.S. rice farmers while working and interacting regularly with state and local government officials, farmers and allied businesses, particularly in the Mississippi delta region, including but not limited to Missouri and Arkansas.
Member Services/Outreach
- Strengthen relationships with farmers and area rice industry through outreach efforts
- Effectively communicate the mission, objectives, and goals of the USRPA to members and non-members alike
- Attend events in representation of rice producers as coordinated with state rice councils/associations and USRPA
- Update Missouri and Arkansas state association websites and social media accounts
- Research and find opportunities for member outreach and involvement including but not limited to field days and state association meetings
- Send timely news updates to USRPA about ongoing efforts and events in Missouri and Arkansas with photographs to be published in the Rice Advocate
- Develop strong relations with area media publications for submitting news and articles that reflect on the work of rice farmers’ state organizations
- Host foreign and domestic rice buyers in coordination with the USRPA
- Participate in domestic & international market development projects as requested by the USRPA
Event Planning
- Work
with Missouri and Arkansas board to plan, organize, and market local events
- Produce
Agendas, Itineraries, Reports, Professional correspondence, Press Releases and
PowerPoint presentations regarding said events
- Work
with local rice affiliated businesses to build and maintain sponsor
relationships
Administration
- Assist with travel, documentation, expense reports and itineraries for Missouri and Arkansas board representatives
- Record and maintain minutes for Missouri and Arkansas state association board meetings
- Maintain a detailed record of expenses and follow company policy and procedures to submit reports and expenses in a timely manner
*MUST BE SELF MOTIVATED
Send Cover Letter & Resume to: marcela@ricearchive.thesmartcrmsolution.com
February 13, 2020
In this issue:
- US Rice Producers Association Travels to Washington, D.C.
- Market Update: Scarce Supplies Create Liquid Cash Market and WASDE update
