ALVIN, TX (August 2025) – RiceTec today announced a key leadership transition. After three years of dedicated service, Karsten Neuffer has stepped down from his role as Chief Executive Officer. Neuffer led RiceTec through a successful transformation, strengthening its strategy, building a high-performing executive team, and laying the groundwork for sustained, profitable growth.

The Board expresses its gratitude for Neuffer’s leadership and vision, and wishes him continued success in his future endeavors.

To lead RiceTec into its next chapter, the Board has appointed Brian Fife as Chief Executive Officer. Most recently, Fife served as CEO of Innovative Seed Solutions, a joint venture between Remington Seeds and Bayer Crop Science. During his tenure, he drove substantial growth, expanding sales and profitability, strengthening global market share, and building a culture of collaboration and trust across the organization.

“We are delighted to welcome Brian as our new CEO,” said Kay Kuenker, Chairperson of the Board. “His deep global and operational experience across seeds and traits, coupled with his servant leadership and down-to-earth approach, make him an ideal leader to guide our company’s next chapter of growth and innovation.

Prior to ISS, Fife held senior leadership roles at Corteva Agrisciences, DowDuPont, and Dow AgroSciences, where he led global strategy, transformation, finance, and commercial operations. His broad experience across international markets and his expertise in building high-performing, sustainable businesses position him well to lead RiceTec into its next phase of growth.

“RiceTec has a strong foundation and a bold ambition to become the world leader in hybrid rice,” said Fife. “I look forward to working with the Board, our teams, and our partners to advance innovation, deliver value for farmers, and expand our global impact.”

With Fife’s appointment, RiceTec enters an exciting new chapter, one grounded in innovation, collaboration, and a deep commitment to sustainable agriculture. The company remains focused on delivering high-performing hybrid rice solutions that create more value for farmers, consumers, and the planet.

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About RiceTec
RiceTec leads innovation in sustainable rice agriculture, creating more value for farmers, consumers, and the planet. For over 30 years, RiceTec has advanced rice cultivation through cutting-edge research, strategic partnerships, and a commitment to global food security. As the only seed company focused solely on rice, RiceTec is uniquely positioned to lead the transition towards more sustainable rice farming. With operations in the US, India, and Mercosur (Brazil and Uruguay), RiceTec has a strong international presence and a legacy of innovation, including the commercialization of hybrid rice seed in the Americas. To learn more about RiceTec’s commitment to a sustainable future, visit www.ricetec.com or connect with on LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X.

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Alvin, TX (August 15, 2024) – Over 300 stakeholders gathered in Harrisburg, Arkansas on August 7, 2024, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of hybrid rice in the US. This milestone event highlighted the profound influence of hybrid rice on sustainable agriculture and the economy.

Since its founding, RiceTec has served as a driving force for sustainability and innovation in rice farming. The introduction of RiceTec’s hybrid rice in 2000 marked a pivotal shift in the industry, dramatically increasing yields and infusing billions into the economy. The event honored the collective efforts of the rice community—farmers, distributors, researchers, producers, and partners—acknowledging their joint efforts in advancing sustainable rice agriculture.

Dr. Brian Ottis, RiceTec’s Director of US Marketing and Product Management welcomed attendees to a festive event featuring food trucks, a beer wagon, and live music. He expressed gratitude for everyone’s role in this transformation. “Our 25th year milestone is a testament to our collective dedication to sustainable agriculture and innovation,” Ottis remarked. “We are deeply grateful to the farmers, researchers, scientists, and partners who have contributed to our success and propelled us forward.”

Van McNeely, Head of US Business, commended the 76 visionary farmers who planted the seeds of success by growing hybrid rice on 12,000 acres 25 years ago. Their foresight laid the groundwork for today’s thriving industry and widespread adoption of hybrid rice in the US.

Dr. Jarrod Hardke, University of Arkansas Professor and Rice Extension Agronomist, highlighted the significant impact of hybrid adoption on production systems, particularly row rice and alternate wetting and drying (AWD). “The flexibility provided by hybrids has been a game-changer for our production systems,” Dr. Hardke stated. He noted that approximately 20% of rice acres in Arkansas are now dedicated to row rice.

CEO Karsten Neuffer emphasized the essential role of the entire ecosystem in driving hybrid rice adoption. “Today, only China and the US have significant hybrid penetration,” he remarked. “Why is that? It requires two key elements: dedicated commitment from an organization to develop the technology, and more importantly, the support of the entire ecosystem to make it happen. That’s why we’re here today, to celebrate our collective achievement of 25 years of hybrid rice.”

Neuffer continued, “Hybrid rice has improved yields by 24% and generated billions of dollars for US farmers, mills, and research. It has also reduced methane emissions by 42%, saving over 18 million metric tons of CO2e. These achievements highlight the impact of hybrid rice adoption.”

As we reflect on a quarter-century of innovation and growth, RiceTec remains steadfast in our vision of delivering more value for farmers, consumers, and the planet. We are proud of the past achievements made together by RiceTec and the rice industry and excited about the opportunities that lie ahead. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the entire ecosystem that has supported us and each other – our partners, the rice community, and every individual who has contributed to our journey. Together, we will continue to cultivate success and sustainability, ensuring that the US rice industry flourishes for generations to come.

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About RiceTec

RiceTec leads innovation in sustainable rice agriculture, creating more value for farmers, consumers, and the planet. For over 30 years, RiceTec has advanced rice cultivation through cutting-edge research, strategic partnerships, and a commitment to global food security. As the only seed company focused solely on rice, RiceTec is uniquely positioned to lead the transition towards more sustainable rice farming. With operations in the US, India, and Mercosur (Brazil and Uruguay), RiceTec has a strong international presence and a legacy of innovation, including the commercialization of hybrid rice seed in the Americas. To learn more about RiceTec’s commitment to a sustainable future, visit www.ricetec.com or connect with on LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X.

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Julie Bodine
Director, Global Corporate Communications
RiceTec
jbodine@ricetec.com

ALVIN, TX & Harrisburg, AR (August 25, 2022) – RiceTec hosted nearly 220 growers, vendors, and staff for its Arkansas Field Day event on August 11 where the company introduced new Global CEO, Karsten Neuffer, and guided groups on tours of demonstration plots for new and current products.

“I am thrilled to be a part of RiceTec and greatly appreciated the interaction with growers and our team during this year’s Field Day,” said Neuffer. “It is exciting to see the versatility of our products we have for the 2023 season and the technologies we’re offering to support our customers in growing a more sustainable and profitable rice crop.”

Field stops covered advancements in rice products such as the herbicide tolerance offerings of FullPage® and Max-Ace® Rice Cropping Solutions alongside representation from Adama. RiceTec District Sales Managers, Rob Dixon and Jay Burchfield, introduced the crowd to product options for the 2023 growing season such as the company’s first medium grain hybrid, RT3202, made for the southern US market.

“The grain chemistry on the medium grain hybrid is similar to our Jupiter product yet with a higher yield and 7-10 days less duration,” explained Dixon. “Plus, we’ll continue to offer our Max-Ace offerings and a long grain product that outyields the most popular hybrid on conventional segment, XP753.”

Additional field stops demonstrated farm optimization techniques using the RiceTec app and the seed treatment Squad®, RiceTec’s seed encrustment offering. This seed treatment has improved seed flowability, placement and the opportunity to add additional Zinc and/or additional components to the seed.

Agronomist Whitney Blake and Information Technology Manager Scott Krchnak spoke in-depth with farmers about sustainable growing methods achievable using the Farm Optimization application that assists with planning, irrigation monitoring, crop stages and even a weather feed.

The team also shared successes of SmartRice, RiceTec’s consumer product that is grown by using more sustainable methods to reduce the use of agricultural resources. Discussions were held on alternate wetting and drying irrigation, the use of solar energy and precision irrigation to grow rice with a smaller carbon footprint.

“I am thankful for RiceTec and their Field Day event,” said Northeast Arkansas farmer Scott Mathews. “Their constant innovation helps me improve my farm’s productivity year after year.”

Attendees also visited with vendors like Adama, Aquarius, USA Rice, Ducks Unlimited, John Deere and many others. They went home with gifts including a one[1]pound bag of white SmartRice. For more information on RiceTec, its 2023 product offerings or other Field Day highlights, visit www.ricetec.com.

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About RiceTec
RiceTec leads innovation in sustainable rice agriculture, creating more value for farmers, consumers, and the planet. For over 30 years, RiceTec has advanced rice cultivation through cutting-edge research, strategic partnerships, and a commitment to global food security. As the only seed company focused solely on rice, RiceTec is uniquely positioned to lead the transition towards more sustainable rice farming. With operations in the US, India, and Mercosur (Brazil and Uruguay), RiceTec has a strong international presence and a legacy of innovation, including the commercialization of hybrid rice seed in the Americas. To learn more about RiceTec’s commitment to a sustainable future, visit www.ricetec.com or connect with on LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X.

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ALVIN, TX (March 10, 2022) – Rice growers across Texas and Louisiana are preparing for a positive 2022 crop year and have already started some water and drill seeding, but most await more favorable soil temperatures.

“Weather so far this spring has been very favorable for land preparation allowing producers to be “sitting on go” for planting,” said Jeff Mosley, RiceTec Regional Sales Manager.

RiceTec anticipates that rice acres will be flat or slightly up for the 2022 crop year for Texas and Southern Louisiana. On acres that require a product with herbicide technology (HT), FullPage® hybrid RT7321 FP is a popular choice across the Gulf Coast rice areas along with its companion, RT7521 FP. The much-anticipated Max-Ace® hybrid product, along with RiceTec’s first varietal release with HT traits, RTv7231 MA have also been in high demand. Additionally, Conventional hybrid XP753 continues to be the market leader in acres intended for non-HT plantings in both states.

Producers have expressed concerns about the current situation in Eastern Europe and its impact on the market and availability of nitrogen (N) fertilizers; however, despite those concerns and high soybean prices, rice still proves to be a viable commodity.

“In the last crop, the 2021 season was highlighted for a reduction in rice areas in the midsouth,” said Mosley. “However, rice demand continues to be strong which is strengthening prices in the market. Hopefully the prices sustain throughout 2022 season.”

Although rice is a high input crop, it is also seen as a high return crop. “A savvy producer can maximize the return on his investment in a rice crop by using RiceTec products on his acres due to the hybrid’s performance stability across a wide range of environments, production practices, and management levels,” added Mosley.

Hybrid rice products continue to perform well when subjected to stressful conditions like environmental factors, diseases, and insect pressures. “Combine this with RiceTec’s hybrid’s ability to produce very strong second crop yields, and lucrative customer programs such as loyalty and volume rebates, we think this lends to more chances for a producer’s successful profitability.”

With planting getting underway, RiceTec field teams suggest that producers focus on making sure drills are in good working order. They recommend reviewing the condition of rubber seed tubes, seed cups and doors, drive wheel tires, and any other part(s) of the drill that should be free of holes and replaced if worn or damaged. The drill should also be calibrated before going to the field.

“Don’t forget to inflate the drive wheels and other tires to manufacturer recommended specifications as that can most definitely affect the calibration,” suggests Mosley. “Taking these steps will ensure the proper amount of seed is planted to maximize production, and profits in the long run.”

In addition to the rebates, RiceTec provides additional programs that add extra value for a producer including but not limited to replant programs, stand guarantees for qualified producers, and industry agronomic expertise in their local sales managers.

“Our goal as a field sales team is to provide as much support to the producer as we can to help ensure a successful outcome, said Mosley. “If you’re still in need of rice seed, don’t hesitate to contact RiceTec now.”

Visit www.ricetec.com or contact your RiceTec representative to learn more about all programs and incentives offered by RiceTec and ADAMA.

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About RiceTec
RiceTec leads innovation in sustainable rice agriculture, creating more value for farmers, consumers, and the planet. For over 30 years, RiceTec has advanced rice cultivation through cutting-edge research, strategic partnerships, and a commitment to global food security. As the only seed company focused solely on rice, RiceTec is uniquely positioned to lead the transition towards more sustainable rice farming. With operations in the US, India, and Mercosur (Brazil and Uruguay), RiceTec has a strong international presence and a legacy of innovation, including the commercialization of hybrid rice seed in the Americas. To learn more about RiceTec’s commitment to a sustainable future, visit www.ricetec.com or connect with on LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X.

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Julie Bodine
Director, Global Corporate Communications
jbodine@ricetec.com

Taking into consideration the health and safety of staff, growers, and partners, RiceTec is releasing a video series of our typically in-person field day.

The program focuses on four key areas: herbicide tolerance, seed treatment, new product offerings and farm optimization.

Please take a few minutes to enjoy a virtual tour, and learn more about how we can partner with you for the long haul.

^{This is not a guarantee of performance nor a warranty of fitness for a particular use. Max-Ace® seed will be available for purchase late 2021 or early 2022.}

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About RiceTec
RiceTec leads innovation in sustainable rice agriculture, creating more value for farmers, consumers, and the planet. For over 30 years, RiceTec has advanced rice cultivation through cutting-edge research, strategic partnerships, and a commitment to global food security. As the only seed company focused solely on rice, RiceTec is uniquely positioned to lead the transition towards more sustainable rice farming. With operations in the US, India, and Mercosur (Brazil and Uruguay), RiceTec has a strong international presence and a legacy of innovation, including the commercialization of hybrid rice seed in the Americas. To learn more about RiceTec’s commitment to a sustainable future, visit www.ricetec.com or connect with on LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X.

Media contact
RiceTec, Inc.
Julie Bodine
Director, Global Corporate Communications
jbodine@ricetec.com

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About RiceTec
RiceTec leads innovation in sustainable rice agriculture, creating more value for farmers, consumers, and the planet. For over 30 years, RiceTec has advanced rice cultivation through cutting-edge research, strategic partnerships, and a commitment to global food security. As the only seed company focused solely on rice, RiceTec is uniquely positioned to lead the transition towards more sustainable rice farming. With operations in the US, India, and Mercosur (Brazil and Uruguay), RiceTec has a strong international presence and a legacy of innovation, including the commercialization of hybrid rice seed in the Americas. To learn more about RiceTec’s commitment to a sustainable future, visit www.ricetec.com or connect with on LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X.

Media contact
Julie Bodine
Director, Global Corporate Communications
RiceTec
jbodine@ricetec.com

• By Vicky Boyd, Editor

This season, RiceTec and Adama plan a limited launch of the Max-Ace Rice Crop Solution system that pairs RiceTec’s herbicide-tolerant rice cultivars with Adama’s proprietary herbicide.

The introduction marks another milestone for Alvin, Texas-based RiceTec — it will include a hybrid for which the company is known as well as a variety.

The two companies plan to have 40 to 50 farm-scale demonstrations throughout the South and Mid-South this season showcasing the new production system. They will be split between the Max-Ace hybrid and variety.

RiceTec and Adama also plan to hold field tours so growers can learn first-hand about the production system. Using traditional techniques, RiceTec has developed Max-Ace cultivars that are tolerant to over-the-top applications of quizalofop herbicide.

Highcard, which contains the active ingredient quizalofop, is formulated with a patented safener for improved crop safety, said Dave Feist, Adama product strategy manager for rice.

The Environmental Protection Agency granted the herbicide a full Section 3 registration in February, and it is labeled for use only on Max-Ace rice. Highcard is not registered for use in California.

RiceTec is awaiting Canadian approval of the Max-Ace non-GMO herbicide tolerance trait. As a result, harvests from the demonstration fields will be identity preserved and channeled accordingly.

RiceTec Max-Ace offerings

RT7331 MA is a Max-Ace hybrid with comparable yield and plant characteristics to XP753, said Leandro Pasqualli, RiceTec marketing manager. It also has the strong disease package of other RiceTec hybrids.

RTv7231 MA is a Max-Ace variety that is four to five days earlier in maturity than RT7331 MA or XP753. RTv7231 MA has blast resistance and comparable production to the highest yielding varieties on the market.

“The Max-Ace Rice Cropping Solution is in high demand for its outstanding grass weed control with Highcard herbicide in rice, and RiceTec is doing all that we can to provide seed for our growers,” Pasqualli said. “Max-Ace will give an additional herbicide rotation partner to steward weed resistance in herbicide tolerant rice solutions.”

RiceTec recommends planting RTv7231 MA at 800,000 to 900,000 seeds per acre, since it is a variety. The company recommends planting RT7331 MA at its standard hybrid seeding rate of 450,000 seeds per acre.

With the early maturity of RTv7231 MA, it will be important to ensure harvesting at the optimal 18% to 20% grain moisture, which could be easily overlooked, he said.

In field trials so far, the Max-Ace system has provided excellent yield performance, good disease resistance, and strong weed control and crop tolerance when paired with Highcard herbicide, Pasqualli said.

Start clean, stay clean

Regardless of the rice type grown, Feist said it’s always best to start clean and stay clean by applying a preplant residual herbicide, such as clomazone or pendimethalin.

Because Highcard is a grass herbicide, he said growers will need to incorporate broadleaf products into their weed control program.

The Highcard label allows for up to 15.5 fluid ounces per application and no more than 31 fluid ounces per season. Feist said researchers compared three 10-ounce applications to two 15-ounce applications and found two at the higher rates provided nearly complete control of grasses, including weedy rice.

“We don’t want the red rice to escape and cross pollinate with the crop,” he said. The label also restricts use to two applications spaced at least 10 days apart. As part of weed resistance management, Feist recommended against cutting

Highcard rates, noting Max-Ace rice can withstand the higher labeled rates without crop response because of its strong genetic tolerance.

Herbicide application timings

The first Highcard application should be made when the rice is at the two- to three-leaf stage, with a second application made at least 10 days later and before panicle initiation. The actual timing depends on weed pressure.

For best results, applications should be made on warm, sunny days when both the rice and weeds are actively growing.

And weather for the preceding days is much more important than for the following days, Feist said. Application during cloudy or overcast days should be avoided when possible.

As part of Max-Ace stewardship, growers must agree to make two Highcard applications. The stewardship agreement also recommends growers rotate to conventional rice, a different herbicide-traited rice — or better yet, a different crop entirely — the year following Max-Ace rice.

Because Highcard does not carry over in the soil, growers are able to plant non-ACCase-tolerant rice varieties or hybrids the following year.

Adama researchers continue to test the tankmix compatibility of Highcard and broadleaf herbicides. So far, quinclorac and Loyant appear to be suitable tankmix partners, he said.

“I think we’re going to see a lot of quinclorac-type mixes be very popular. It’s going to have a good fit,” Feist said. “The others we’re still exploring. They’re not perfect mix partners, let’s put it that way.”

Among the more antagonistic are phenoxies, which are rarely used on rice any more, and propanil, he said.

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RiceTec leads innovation in sustainable rice agriculture, creating more value for farmers, consumers, and the planet. For over 30 years, RiceTec has advanced rice cultivation through cutting-edge research, strategic partnerships, and a commitment to global food security. As the only seed company focused solely on rice, RiceTec is uniquely positioned to lead the transition towards more sustainable rice farming. With operations in the US, India, and Mercosur (Brazil and Uruguay), RiceTec has a strong international presence and a legacy of innovation, including the commercialization of hybrid rice seed in the Americas. To learn more about RiceTec’s commitment to a sustainable future, visit www.ricetec.com or connect with on LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X.

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jbodine@ricetec.com

When RiceTec launched its newest charitable program, Harvesting Hope, the company had no idea it would be amid a time that nonprofits would be struggling to raise funds to achieve their missions.

Under the program, RiceTec customers who donated 1 acre of milled rice proceeds to their choice of a 501(c)3 nonprofit received one bag of seed at no charge for the 2021 planting season. In total, 27 growers gave more than $43,000 to their favorite charities.

For nonprofits like Personal Pep Rally, this donation meant covering half the cost of their Joy Mail Program.

“When someone agrees to partner with your passions, it is a real honor,” said Misti Coker, board member for Personal Pep Rally. “Our volunteers put in many hours to meet our mission and donations from supporters like RiceTec make it possible for that work to be done.”

Personal Pep Rally is an Arkansas-based nonprofit designed to motivate, encourage and educate those with a cancer diagnosis. They fulfill the mental health piece of a patient’s cancer journey by serving as a resource for patient education, providing access to counseling and having a scholarship program.

Their unique Joy Mail sends care packages and uplifting support letters written by cancer survivors to current cancer patients not only in Arkansas but across the United States and Canada.

“We’re excited to see the success of this new program,” said Matt Snow, RiceTec district sales manager. “We stepped outside of our traditional community outreach efforts to try something new that would involve our grower’s favorite charities, and this proved to meet community needs and create connections across our various service regions.”

Additional charities that received funds included Aeroangel, Arkansas Baptist Foundation, CASA of Jonesboro, Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas, Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana, Hunting for a Cure: the Price Hancock Foundation, Make A Wish, St. Jude and Wounded Warrior Project.

“In a time when the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas is distributing more food than ever before, RiceTec came to us with donations from their Harvesting Hope program and helped us to provide 16,000 meals to people facing hunger in our community,” added Rebecca Hendrix, chief development officer at the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas.

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About RiceTec
Headquartered in Alvin, Texas, RiceTec has been a pioneer in sustainable rice agriculture since 1988. With an innovative spirit, we introduced the first commercial hybrid rice seed in 1999 in the US, leveraging advanced breeding techniques and a diverse germplasm collection. As the first to commercialize hybrid rice seed in both North and South America, our innovations continue to shape the industry, evident in advancements like our FullPage® and Max-Ace® Rice Cropping Solutions. With a decade-long operations in India and reach into Europe and Southeast Asia, RiceTec continues to transform rice production for the benefit of farmers, consumers, and the planet. To learn more about RiceTec’s commitment to a sustainable future, visit www.ricetec.com or connect with us on LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram.

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Julie Bodine
Director, Global Corporate Communications
+1.832.316.8859
jbodine@ricetec.com

RiceTec brings new products and super loyalty to celebrate its 30th anniversary.

 Jonesboro, AR (Oct. 7, 2020) – RiceTec launches the 2021 sales season with an all-star line-up of products, including two FullPage™ products that showed positive results in 2020 harvest and a limited supply of a new low chalk option.

Two FullPage™ products are on sale for 2021: RT7321 FP, which has shown a +25%* yield advantage versus CL153, and combined with a superior disease package, growers have seen improved grain retention and excellent ratoon potential. Second, as part of the new generation of high-yielding RiceTec products, RT7521 FP delivers excellent yield potential and the ability to spread out harvest with a slightly later maturity of 117 days.

“FullPage™ products have exceeded expectations in the fields and we’ve seen impressive tolerance from Preface on our FullPage products too,” said Van McNeely, RiceTec Director of Sales and Technical Services. “Supplies have also increased for 2021 planting and based on grower experiences in 2020, we expect the largest volume increase in RT7321 FP and RT7521 FP.”

Responding to demand, and acting on successful research, RiceTec will now offer a lower chalk seed option. RT7401 will be available at introductory levels and yields similar to XP753.

Additionally, the conventional XP753 has continued to provide growers with the greatest net income potential of any competitive rice product in the marketplace. This product also proves to administer consistent performance in any environment.

Another option for growers looking for an alternative conventional product is the high-yielding RT7301, which challenges the Diamond product with more than +22%* yield advantage at a lower price point. Growers have also seen excellent ratoon potential and superior disease resistance in this product.

RiceTec is also expanding its loyalty program by adding a Super Loyalty Rebate for growers to earn additional opportunities on rebate programs for planting RiceTec seed over the next three consecutive years.

RiceTec will also continue to offer a seed return policy, a 100% stand guarantee policy and a replant policy, all to achieve maximum customer satisfaction**.

“The 2021 sales season has already kicked-off strong with growers requesting products directly from the combine,” said McNeely. “We encourage clients to place their seed orders early this season.”

Growers can find more information about purchasing RiceTec seed at www.ricetec.com or calling 877-580-7423.

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About RiceTec
Headquartered in Alvin, Texas, RiceTec has been a pioneer in sustainable rice agriculture since 1988. With an innovative spirit, we introduced the first commercial hybrid rice seed in 1999 in the US, leveraging advanced breeding techniques and a diverse germplasm collection. As the first to commercialize hybrid rice seed in both North and South America, our innovations continue to shape the industry, evident in advancements like our FullPage® and Max-Ace® Rice Cropping Solutions. With a decade-long operations in India and reach into Europe and Southeast Asia, RiceTec continues to transform rice production for the benefit of farmers, consumers, and the planet. To learn more about RiceTec’s commitment to a sustainable future, visit www.ricetec.com or connect with us on LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram.

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RiceTec Arkansas Field Day

Where: RiceTec Arkansas Business Center, 15329 Hwy 1, Harrisburg, Arkansas 72432

When:  Tuesday, August 7, 2018

• 4:00 p.m. –  Registration and Vendor exhibits opens
• 4:30 p.m. –  Farm Tours begin
• 6:30 p.m. –  Program and meal service, Louisiana crawfish étouffée and pork steaks from Strawberry’s

Farmers and media are invited to a day of fresh insights and first-hand field experiences during RiceTec’s Arkansas Field Day. This year’s focuses will be on new innovations like irrigation management through automation, new herbicide tolerance technology and new hybrids coming to the market.

As is tradition at field day, the tour will make a pass by RiceTec demonstration plots to show off new products RiceTec will be bringing to the market in the next two years. In addition to the new lineup of FULLPAGE herbicide-tolerant hybrids, RiceTec will also introduce a couple of new high-quality hybrid products. One product has shown high yields combined with chalk levels similar to Cheniere, while another product delivers high amylose content suited to the Ready-to-Serve market. Additionally, a new medium grain hybrid will be on display that has so far shown high quality and yields significantly above Jupiter.

The indoor portion of the program will include presentations from the rice industry, highlighting some of the challenges and successes farmers and the industry are currently balancing. These presenters include

• Mike Gumina, Global CEO of RiceTec
• John Boozman, United States Senator for Arkansas (Invited)
• Rick Crawford, U.S. Representative for Arkansas’s 1st congressional district (Invited)

Industry vendors will participate, including John Deere Financial and other ag lenders, agribusinesses like ADAMA, Valent, and Valley View Agri-Systems, and industry organizations Ducks Unlimited and USA Rice.

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About RiceTec
Headquartered in Alvin, Texas, RiceTec has been a pioneer in sustainable rice agriculture since 1988. With an innovative spirit, we introduced the first commercial hybrid rice seed in 1999 in the US, leveraging advanced breeding techniques and a diverse germplasm collection. As the first to commercialize hybrid rice seed in both North and South America, our innovations continue to shape the industry, evident in advancements like our FullPage® and Max-Ace® Rice Cropping Solutions. With a decade-long operations in India and reach into Europe and Southeast Asia, RiceTec continues to transform rice production for the benefit of farmers, consumers, and the planet. To learn more about RiceTec’s commitment to a sustainable future, visit www.ricetec.com or connect with us on LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram.