Deborah Willenborg

Sep 11, 2023 | agfax.com | Deborah Willenborg |USA Rice |Long-Term Challenge

ARLINGTON, VA — While insiders know U.S.-grown rice is one of the most sustainable and responsibly grown crops in the world, telling that story to those who are unaware is increasingly important. To help recognize the crop’s unique environmental qualities and the men and women who improve rice’s sustainability every day, USA Rice annually presents the Sustainability Award to identify and promote efforts in this area.

Sep 7, 2023 | agfax.com | Deborah Willenborg |USA Rice |Long-Term Challenge

STUTTGART, AR – A delegation of rice experts from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently toured the mid-south rice industry for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. As members of the World Agriculture Outlook Board, these USDA employees are instrumental in compiling data and reports including the monthly World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report, agricultural baseline projections, and weather impact studies on ag production.

Sep 1, 2023 | agfax.com | Deborah Willenborg |USA Rice |Annie’s Project |Long-Term Challenge

BIGGS, CA – For 111 years, the Rice Experiment Station has been delivering outstanding results for California’s rice industry, and hundreds gathered this week for the annual Field Day here for reports on what lies ahead. Kim Gallagher, a graduate of the Rice Leadership Development Program and vice-chair of the California Cooperative Rice Research Foundation (CCRRF), welcomed attendees, highlighting the strong comeback the rice industry is enjoying this year.

Aug 30, 2023 | agfax.com | Deborah Willenborg |USA Rice |Long-Term Challenge |USDA Releases Cotton

ARLINGTON, VA — The Rice Leadership Development Program gives future leaders a comprehensive understanding of the rice industry, with an emphasis on personal development and communication skills. The class attends four one-week sessions over a two-year period that encompasses studies of all aspects of the rice industry through firsthand observations. They also attend seminars and workshops designed to strengthen leadership skills.

Aug 28, 2023 | lafarmbureaunews.com | Deborah Willenborg

By Deborah WillenborgUSA RideARLINGTON, VA -- The Rice Leadership Development Program gives future leaders a comprehensive understanding of the rice industry, with an emphasis on personal development and communication skills. The class attends four one-week sessions over a two-year period that encompasses studies of all aspects of the rice industry through firsthand observations. They also attend seminars and workshops designed to strengthen leadership skills.