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The farmer members of Riceland Foods, Inc. elected three new board members to its Board of Directors. Benjamin Nobles of Poplar Bluff, Mo. will serve as the new director representing District Four. Mikka Felty of Stanford, Ark. will serve as a director of District Two. Gary Sitzer of Weiner, Ark. will serve Riceland members in District Three.

Kevin McGilton, Chief of Staff, Vice President Government Affairs, traveled to Washington, D.C. April 25 - 27 with the Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce.

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Riceland Foods executive Ben Noble urged Congress to pass a stronger farm bill, warning that prolonged low prices and high costs are putting rice farmers and rural communities at serious risk.

Riceland Foods Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Ben Noble testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

When asked about her thoughts on being part of a cooperative, Sheila said, “Knowing what you’re producing, feeding people, and taking care of families, it’s a good feeling.”

Riceland Foods and Dollar General helped support the Hickory Ridge Food Pantry with major food donations aimed at assisting families in need across Cross County.

Helping his grandparents farm while growing up fueled Jimmy Brumley’s passion for the agriculture industry. He has transformed this passion into a 38-year career with Riceland Foods, serving today as the Newport Grain Drier manager.

The Riceland Sustainability Team and its Carbon Ready™ Program received the 2024 USA Rice Sustainability Award Tuesday at the USA Rice Outlook Conference in Little Rock, Ark.