Arkansas ranks first among rice-producing states, accounting for more than 40 percent of U.S. 水稻生产 -- primarily long and medium grain varieties. 大米 production is concentrated in the eastern half of the state, stretching from the Louisiana to the Missouri borders. Arkansas rice is known for its versatility, and can be used in a wide variety of cuisines. It is enjoyed in the U.S. and throughout the world.

历史

在19世纪, growers in the prairie lands of Arkansas were in need of a dependable, 有利可图的作物, and rice became a contender almost by accident, 当W. H. 富勒 ventured southwest to Louisiana in August of 1896 on a hunting trip. It was there he first saw rice growing, which ultimately led to the development of a leading agricultural industry for the state. 富勒, along with his brother-in-law John Morris and John’s wife Emma, are generally credited with founding the Arkansas rice industry. By 1910, 水稻生产, research and milling were established in the state. Today the Museum of the Arkansas Grand Prairie in Stuttgart showcases the history of this major center for U.S. 水稻生产.

ag百家乐官网大米事实

• Arkansas is the #1 producer of rice in the United States.
• In 2015, Arkansas farmers produced 207,550,200 bushels of rice on 1.2.86亿英亩. That accounted for 49 percent of all the rice produced in the United States. Farmers in Texas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Missouri account for most of the rest.
• In 1904 William 富勒 became one of the first farmers to grow rice successfully on his farm in Arkansas. By 1910 水稻生产, research and milling were established in the state.
• Each year Arkansas farmers plant an average of 1.3 million acres of rice and harvest over 200 million bushels on 2,752 farms.
• Arkansas farmers produce more than 9 billion pounds of rice each year.
• 大米 is the state’s second-highest-value commodity and its top agricultural export.
• The annual Arkansas rice crop contributes billions to the state’s economy and and accounts for approximately 25,000个工作岗位, crucial to rural communities.

For more information on Arkansas rice, visit the Arkansas 大米 Research and Promotion Board website.