Tag: Kirk Satterfield
Rice Industry Financial Situation Highlighted During House Ag Hearing Mar 17, 2022
The House Agriculture Committee held a hearing Wednesday focused on climate change and the upcoming 2023 Farm Bill. During the hearing, several Members highlighted the formidable economic situation on American farms […]
USA Rice Governing Board Elects 2 New Leaders Jul 9, 2021
With their two-year terms ending later this month, the chairs of two USA Rice governing boards handed their gavels to two rising industry leaders. Kirk Satterfield, a Mississippi rice farmer […]
Rice: Hurricane Laura Hits Hard, Damage Reports Vary Aug 28, 2020
Since September 2005, Hurricane Rita has been southwest Louisiana’s reference for measuring the severity of weather events. Yesterday, thanks to Hurricane Laura, this area received a new reference point and […]
Mid-South Rice: Lack of Rain Puts Focus on Irrigation Aug 6, 2020
Rice across the Mid-South is coming along strong this year, but, unfortunately, so is the grass. Meanwhile, the rain has become sparse in recent months and many producers are focused […]