Putting Calrose to the culinary test in Tokyo

Today we had the two major promotion activities, which are the primary reason for the delegation’s trip to Japan. Yesterday we heard from many different sources in meetings (MAFF included) that interest in imported rice has been growing sharply in Jap…

The Kennedy Ranch

The Kennedy Ranch. Or as we call it today, Sycamore Ranch, or The Chico Ranch. This ranch is still in our family, actually all the ranches mentioned in the article below are still in production.  A portion of it was … Continue reading

Japan Tour: Business meetings underway

After sleeping off some jet lag, our entire delegation woke up this morning rested and ready for a full day’s worth of meetings.First up was getting together with the USA Rice Federation’s promotion contractor here in Japan — Ms. Yumi Kojima. Yumi’s …

Wordless Wednesday: Why I Am So Passionate

Armstrong & Getty visit a California Rice Field

Jack Armstrong and Joe Getty comment after visiting a family rice farm in Sutter County during planting season.Click here for photos