In Memory: Sonny Martin
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USA Rice extends condolences to the family and friends of Marlin O. "Sonny" Martin, 73, of Bernie, MO, who passed away on November 26.
Martin's leadership roles in the rice industry included service on the Missouri Rice Research and Merchandising Council and the chairmanship of the USA Rice Council from 1994 to 1996.
Survivors include his wife, Alice Martin, three sons, Tim, Mike, and David, and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held on November 29.
Memorials may be made to the Stoddard County Gospel Mission, 207 One Mile Road, Dexter, MO 63841, or the Stoddard County Children's Home Memorial Tribute Fund, P.O. Box 164, Dexter, MO 63841.
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USA Rice Offers Assessment of Neonicotinoid Seed Treatments
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ARLINGTON, VA -- At the request of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the USA Rice Federation recently submitted information to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Pollinator Health Task Force on the value of a class of seed treatments used on rice seeds. The seed treatment in question is neonicotinoids, a class of insecticides introduced two decades ago and adopted by farmers around the world because of their effectiveness in controlling harmful and destructive crop pests.
There is concern that neonicotinoids, or neonics as they are usually called, may play a role in recent pollinator declines. While rice is not pollinated by bees, there is mounting pressure to ban the entire class of neonics due to uncertainties regarding their potential environmental impact on pollinators.
The U.S. rice industry relies heavily on the neonicotinoid seed treatments to combat insect pests, and with the loss of older crop protection products, cannot afford the loss of three more products.
Recent EPA analysis concluded that there is little or no increase in soybean yields using most neonicotinoid seed treatments when compared to using no pest control at all. This analysis is an important part of the science EPA will use in their assessment of the risks and benefits under registration review for the neonicotinoid pesticides.
A year ago, Syngenta, Bayer CropScience, and Valent jointly commissioned an independent study on the socio-economic benefits of neonicotinoid insecticides in North America. This research has produced a comprehensive series of 15 reports demonstrating the value of neonicotinoids.
The study looked at U.S. and Canadian agriculture as well as turf and ornamental sectors, and all uses of neonicotinoids: seed treatment, foliar, and soil applications. The first nine reports have been released to the media. They are available on a new website called GrowingMatters.org, along with news releases, fact sheets, videos, and an infographic.
Contact: Steve Hensley (703) 236-1445
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Japan Announces 8th Ordinary Import Tender in FY 2014
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Announcement: 1 December 2014
Tender: 4 December 2014
Offer details: 58,000 mt
Country Specified or Global
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Non-glutinous milled rice (medium grain)
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Non-glutinous milled rice (long grain)
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TOTAL
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U.S.A.
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25,000
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25,000
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Thailand
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14,000
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14,000
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Global Tender
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12,000
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12,000
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19,000
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TOTAL
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37,000
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21,000
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58,000
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Shipping period: (Medium grain) From 1 March 2015 to 10 April 2015
(Long grain) From 10 March 2015 to 20 April 2015
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CME Group/Closing Rough Rice Futures | CME Group (Preliminary): Closing Rough Rice Futures for December 1
January 2015 | $12.140 |
- $0.195
| March 2015 | $12.405 |
-$0.190
| May 2015 | $12.650 |
- $0.190
| July 2015 | $12.850 |
- $0.190
| September 2015 | $12.100 |
- $0.190
| November 2015 | $12.000 |
- $0.190
| January 2016 | $12.000 |
- $0.190
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In the News
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Around the Country
All Hands on Deck: The Warren Family Pitches in Delta Farm Press
Lambrook, Arkansas family farm truly a joint venture.
Farmers Get Relief from Rice Diseases in 2014 ArkLaTex
Disease in rice was not as big of a problem in 2014 for most growers as in previous years. LSU AgCenter plant pathologist Don Groth said, "With as much rain as we had, sheath blight wasn't as bad as it could have been."
Seeking High Yields, the Reduction of Acid Rain and the Need for Sulfur
Delta Farm Press
As power plants have added emission scrubbers and made the shift to natural gas, sulfur must now be applied to cropland.
Around the World
Government Plans Local Rice Sufficiency by 2018 GhanaWeb
Government's ambitious 2018 target for local rice farmers to fully meet domestic demand has been described as very feasible by the Ghana Grains Council, although it adds that such a feat will demand government's total commitment.
Koolmill Sells Rice Milling Machines to China Birmingham Post
Midland company cracks one of the toughest markets for its produce but said difficulties in accessing funds to expand was hitting its plans to establish a manufacturing base here.
Rice Industry Leader Calls it a Day Farm Weekly
Long-serving rice industry leader and SunRice chairman Gerry Lawson is to retire from the company's board next month.
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