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March 2, 2026

Kevin McGilton on Medium Grain, Markets & the 2026 Season

We’re kicking off the 2026 growing season with a special conversation featuring Riceland President and CEO, Kevin McGilton. Fresh off district membership meetings, Kevin shares a candid update on market conditions, including signs of improvement in rice and bean futures, and the realities we’re still navigating. A key focus of the discussion: medium grain.

We’re kicking off the 2026 growing season with a special conversation featuring Riceland President and CEO, Kevin McGilton.

Fresh off district membership meetings, Kevin shares a candid update on market conditions, including signs of improvement in rice and bean futures, and the realities we’re still navigating.

A key focus of the discussion: medium grain.

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