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Since 1997, the US Rice Producers Association has worked hard to:
  • Maintain and enhance existing rice markets, both domestic and international.
  • Find and develop new markets for domestic sales and export of rough, brown and milled rice.
  • Represent producers in legislative and governmental affairs in Washington D.C.
  • Educate and inform producers and the general public about rice and rice market information.
  • Expand research activities to develop the rice industry.

USRPA represents all rice producers as well as the following state associations:

  • Mississippi Rice Council, Mississippi Rice Legislative Group
  • Missouri Rice Council, Missouri Rice Legislative Group
  • Texas Rice Council, Texas Rice Legislative Group
  • Rice Producers of California
  • Arkansas Rice Growers Association
We were incorporated as a non-profit corporation in Texas on December 4, 1997. USRPA maintains IRS tax exempt status as a 501 (c)(6) organization. Our bylaws are adopted by the board of directors. USRPA does not discriminate in its programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, or marital/family status. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of information (such as Braille, large print, sign language interpreter) should contact USRPA at 713-974-7423.
 
Current Board Members
Mississippi Missouri Texas Arkansas California
Gibb Steele Gary Murphy Dan Gertson John Alter Ron Phelps
Nolen Cannon, Jr. Scott Wheeler
LG Raun Harvey Howington
Greg Massa
Rex Morgan Sonny Martin Daniel Berglund
Kenneth Graves
Chris Capul
Penn Owen B.J. Campbell Ray Stoesser    
Gary Fioranelli John Burnett
Andy Anderson
 

 

 
Staff

 

Name Position Email

Dwight Roberts

President / CEO

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Karen Miles Financial Director This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Thomas Wynn Director, Market Development This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Jessica Hendrix Member Services Coordinator-Marketing Assistant
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