In The News

During its most recent board meeting, the Riceland Foods Board of Directors elected Rich Hillman Chairman and Shannon Davis vice chairman. Former Chairman Roger Pohlner stepped down from the board leadership role, but he will remain on the board to serve the Riceland members in the North Central Arkansas District.

Through partnerships with CPG companies, Riceland farmer-members receive payment for environmental assets generated through sustainable rice production

Meet the 2023 Grow Good Employee of the Year, Twyla Roberts, who has been part of the Riceland team for over 40 years!

Riceland Foods, a farmer-owned leading agricultural cooperative in the U.S. and the largest miller and marketer of rice and one of the Mid-South’s major soybean processers, today announced a leadership reorganization under which the Board of Directors has appointed Kevin McGilton Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

Riceland Foods reported $1.3 billion in revenue to its members, staff, and guests attending the cooperative’s Annual Membership Meeting on Thursday, November 9 at the Embassy Suites in Jonesboro, AR.

The Riceland Foods Foundation Board of Directors selected Austin Brown as the Foundation’s new Executive Director. Austin is currently serving as the Assistant Director for Sustainability and will continue in that role.

Mark Holt, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, was recently appointed to the Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee (ATAC) for Trade in Grains, Feed, Oilseeds and Planting Seeds.

A busy week for Arkansas agriculture!

Jason Brancel, President and CEO, and Kevin McGilton, Chief of Staff / VP of Government Affairs, joined co-op management staff and board of directors from across the nation this week on Capitol Hill to hear updates on policy and advocate for cooperative priorities.