
A commentary on the US rice sector describes farmers squeezed by low prices, rising costs and global competition, with November futures near $10.75. The piece says most growers need $15.50 to $17.00 per hundredweight to break even and raises questions about export credit guarantees and speculative positioning.
Persistent low prices and rising imports signal continued pressure on US rough rice values. Reduced acreage or farm exits could tighten supply later, but the near-term price effect is bearish.
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