date:Jul 20, 2012
ted 2% on the year.
Oryza.com, a rice-focused web site, recently opined If rice prices dont keep pace and fight for acreage, industry experts are forecasting for double digit declines in rice acreage next year.
According to the U.S.D.A.s most recent Crop Progress Report, the 2012 rice crop headed ahead of schedule, which Mr. Hamilton said was favorable for the crop because it would mean less vulnerability in August when night-time temperatures would be expected to rise to the danger zone of 80 d