Riceland Foods

Riceland Foods

Riceland Foods is a farmer-owned agricultural marketing cooperative that specializes in the milling and marketing of rice. It is the world's largest miller and marketer of rice and one of the Mid-South's major soybean processors.

History

Riceland Foods was established in 1921 in Stuttgart, Arkansas, by a group of farmers who wanted to market their own crops. The cooperative has grown over the years and now has over 5,500 farmer members across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Texas.

Products

Riceland Foods offers a wide range of products including long grain and medium grain rice, parboiled rice, brown rice, and aromatic rice. They also produce rice bran oil and rice flour. In addition to rice, Riceland Foods is a major soybean processor, producing soybean meal and oil.

Sustainability

Riceland Foods is committed to sustainable farming practices. They work closely with their farmer members to implement conservation practices that protect the environment and preserve natural resources.

Community Involvement

Riceland Foods is deeply involved in the communities where they operate. They support local schools, community organizations, and charities. They also sponsor events and programs that promote agriculture and rural life.

See Also

• Agricultural cooperative
• Rice production in the United States
• Sustainable agriculture

References

• Riceland Foods Official Website
• USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service
• Arkansas Farm Bureau

External Links

• Riceland Foods Official Website
• USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service
• Arkansas Farm Bureau