WASHINGTON, DC, US — Along with corn and wheat, rice, an edible starchy cereal grain, is one of the important staple crops used to nourish the world, providing a food source rich in carbohydrates.
According to the US Department of Agriculture’s World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) November 2022 report, the global production of rice is projected to reach 503.69 million tonnes in 2022-23. Of that total, USDA expects 52.83 million tonnes will be exported to world markets.
China is the largest producer and importer of rice to meet its projected 2022-23 domestic consumption of 155 million tonnes.
These are the top 10 global rice producing countries.
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, US — The Grain Elevator and Processing Society’s (GEAPS) Exchange is Feb. 24-27 at the Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, Missouri, US.
It includes an extensive educational lineup, special events and latest innovations in the grain handling and storage industry as well as an expo. Hours are 11:15 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 25; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 26; and 10 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Feb. 27. Following are products and services from World Grain advertisers who will be exhibiting at GEAPS:KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, US — The Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS) welcomed a record 3,716 attendees from 45 states, 23 countries and nearly 1,000 companies to GEAPS Exchange, which ran Feb. 24-27 at the Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, Missouri, US.
In addition to great education, GEAPS Exchange included an Expo Hall filled with technology and services from nearly 400 exhibitors to make grain operations safer and more efficient; education on the latest trends and best practices and social events that help reinforce business relationships.