Harrisburg, Arkansas, USA
August 7, 2015
RiceTec is hosting an educational forum for customers, vendors and industry experts at its annual Arkansas Field Day on August 18, 4:30 pm at the RiceTec Business Center in Harrisburg, AR. The information-packed event is open to all rice farmers, educators, media and other industry professionals and qualifies for CCA continuing education credit.
In addition to touring rice plots and learning more about RiceTec products, this Arkansas Field Day includes presentations on sustainability and efficiently managing natural resources. Guest speakers for the evening include Ben Mosely, VP - Government Affairs, with an update on the USA Rice Farm Bill and Legislative news and Dr. Merle Anders, Net Profit Consulting, to discuss managing hybrid rice traits to enhance profitability.
“Arkansas Field Day is a great opportunity for us to speak with our customers to find out more about their every day challenges and concerns, so we can partner with them to most effectively meet their needs,” said Van McNeely, National Sales Director, RiceTec. “We are constantly working to improve production and increase revenue for our customers.”
During field tours, guests will be able to see first-hand, RiceTec’s newest experimental and herbicide tolerant products. Select industry vendors will be available to talk with customers. Back by popular demand, dinner will be served by A-2-Fay from Branch, Louisiana. Famous throughout the South for its Cajun cooking, the caterer will serve crawfish étouffée and pork.
RiceTec Arkansas Field Day Event Details
WHERE: RiceTec Business Center
15329 Hwy 1, Harrisburg, AR 72432
WHEN: August 18, 2015, 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Registration: 4:30 pm
Field Tours & Speakers: 4:30-6:30 pm
Dinner: 6:30 pm
About RiceTec Inc.
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, RiceTec Inc. began developing hybrid rice seed in 1988, offering the first commercial hybrid rice seed product in 1999 in North and South America. RiceTec was founded on the premise that modern, technology-based breeding techniques, combined with a broad, diverse germplasm collection, allow for efficient development and economical production of superior rice seed products, as well as specialty rice for consumer markets. RiceTec has research centers in Harrisburg, AR, and an off-season location in Puerto Rico, which allows the company to grow and test rice year-round. RiceTec is the only rice seed company with a specialized service team on-call throughout the growing season to answer questions and make recommendations to help growers maximize the performance of hybrid rice crops. The company also works closely with downstream markets to ensure its products have strong industry acceptance. Follow RiceTec on Twitter at: @RiceTec and learn more at www.ricetec.com.
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