we are graniacs
Riceland Foods is the world's largest miller and marketer of rice serving 5,500 farmer members in Arkansas and Missouri. As a farmer-owned cooperative, Riceland stores, transports, processes and markets more than 2.5 million metric tons of grain each year, and its products are sold across the United States and around 25 countries. It’s also one of the Mid-South's major soybean processors. Riceland products include white, brown and parboiled rice, rice bran oil, soybean meal and oil and feed ingredients.
Generation after generation of Riceland farmers have planted, cultivated and harvested rice that carries the quality promise of Riceland Rice. That tradition continues today. Each Riceland product is backed by generations of rice farmers whose goal has always been to produce the finest quality rice in the world.
Generation after generation of Riceland farmers have planted, cultivated and harvested rice that carries the quality promise of Riceland Rice. That tradition continues today. Each Riceland product is backed by generations of rice farmers whose goal has always been to produce the finest quality rice in the world.
from the ground up
farming with purpose
We believe in cultivating purpose not just in our fields but in every grain we harvest and family we serve.
cultivate together
Since its inception in 1921, Riceland has embraced a culture of growth and innovation, recognizing that excellence arises from fostering purpose within a community. Our cooperative, owned by thousands of farmers and their families, is a testament to collective effort's power. The collaboration of our farmer members and employees is dedicated to supporting the cooperative, the customers who choose our products, and the communities they serve. We believe in the power of forging a community where everyone can cultivate together.
firm foundations, forward future
Riceland's mission
Riceland, a farmer-owned cooperative, helps farmers feed the world sustainably.
We see rice as more than a crop—it’s a way of bringing people together. Every meal shared is a reminder of the bond between farmers and families, and our mission serves to strengthen that connection by ensuring every grain we grow carries the story of care, community, and sustainability.
We see rice as more than a crop—it’s a way of bringing people together. Every meal shared is a reminder of the bond between farmers and families, and our mission serves to strengthen that connection by ensuring every grain we grow carries the story of care, community, and sustainability.
our vision
Riceland, a farmer owned cooperative, is the best choice for farmers seeking a strong partner for their business profitability and agricultural impact.
Our vision reaches beyond fields and farms. We believe that farmers are stronger together. We protect their heritage by standing alongside our members while creating new opportunities.
Our vision reaches beyond fields and farms. We believe that farmers are stronger together. We protect their heritage by standing alongside our members while creating new opportunities.
our values
- Honesty and Integrity
- Working Hard and Working Smart for Results
- Leading Courageously
- Being Kind and Courteous
- Industry Leadership and Innovation
- A Commitment to the Whole
our history
growing more than rice
We harness the power of growing together, our collective success is cultivated when we work together to build a better future.
1921
the arkansas rice growers association was formed
It all began with a simple idea: farmers are stronger together. That spirit of unity planted the seeds for a cooperative legacy that is still growing today.
1928
rice mill in stuttgart, ar was purchased
By purchasing the mill, our farmers gained more than infrastructure—they claimed ownership of their future and built a foundation for generations to come.
1939
rice mill in jonesboro, ar was purchased
Expanding to Jonesboro marked a new chapter in our growth. With each step forward, our farmers grew their reach—and their strength—together.
1946
launch riceland rice consumer facing brand
With the launch of Riceland, our farmers took their story straight to America’s tables. A trusted name was born, connecting field to family like never before.
1970
riceland foods, inc. became the new cooperative name, new headquarters office opened in stuttgart, ar
A new name and headquarters solidified our identity as a unified cooperative. Riceland Foods became the voice and home of farmers working as one.
1985
named arkansas food company of the year
Recognition as Arkansas Food Company of the Year honored more than our rice—it celebrated the people behind it and the power of cooperative success.
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1989
manufactured and marketed a record one million metric tons of rice milled
Breaking records wasn’t just about numbers—it was about proving what’s possible when farmers work hand in hand toward a shared goal.
2021
100 years of riceland
A century strong and still growing, Riceland continues to thrive on the same values that started it all: community, cooperation, and cultivating together.
a mindset of innovation
rooted in responsibility
building a better future
In June 2020, Riceland launched its Ingrain Good Sustainability Initiative focused on creating value through sustainable practices across our farmer-owned cooperative.
The mission of Ingrain Good is to create value for Riceland’s members, employees, customers, and consumers by prioritizing the education and adoption of sustainable practices.
The mission of Ingrain Good is to create value for Riceland’s members, employees, customers, and consumers by prioritizing the education and adoption of sustainable practices.
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turning data into stewardship
creating measurable value
In June 2022, Riceland launched its Carbon Ready program in partnership with ARVA Intelligence, to help members capture and utilize the farm-level data generated within their operations.
Riceland Carbon Ready also allows Riceland to help our customers in achieving their Scope 3 GHG emission reduction goals, while creating a meaningful impact for U.S. farmers and their land.
Riceland Carbon Ready also allows Riceland to help our customers in achieving their Scope 3 GHG emission reduction goals, while creating a meaningful impact for U.S. farmers and their land.
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