An overview of addressing the needs of the US rice industry
The Dale Bumpers National Rice Research Center in Stuttgart, Arkansas is the largest facility in USDA-ARS with the sole focus on rice research.
All Rice 2010 Harvested Acres by County
The mission of the Dale Bumpers National Rice Research Center is to improve the competitiveness of the U.S. rice industry in global and domestic markets through research and technology development that assures high yields, value-added grain quality, pest resistance, and stress tolerance.
Research Scientists at Dale Bumpers National Rice Research Center
USA Rice Production Facts
- 2.5 M acres of rice are planted in the USA
- 74% of USA rice produced is long grain rice
- 50% of US rice is produced in Arkansas
- 50% of US rice produced is exported
- Our largest export market is Mexico
Support Staff at Dale Bumpers National Rice Research Center
