We’re kicking off the 2026 growing season with a special conversation featuring Riceland President and CEO, Kevin McGilton.

Fresh off district membership meetings, Kevin shares a candid update on market conditions, including signs of improvement in rice and bean futures, and the realities we’re still navigating.

A key focus of the discussion: medium grain.

With the Annual Membership Meeting just around the corner, we’re taking you behind the scenes for a conversation about connection, communication, and advocacy in today’s farm economy.

CEO Kevin McGilton, Director of Marketing and Communications Kylie Dewberry, and EVP/COO Ben Noble join us to discuss what members can expect in Jonesboro and how their teams collaborate year-round to keep Riceland members informed, engaged, and represented.

From navigating tough market conditions to finding new ways to tell the cooperative story, this episode digs into what it means to lead, listen, and find common ground across the Riceland community.

Harvest season brings change, both in the fields and in leadership.

In this episode, Bill Free sits down with Freddie Gahr, Vice President, Drier Division, and Nick Kelley, Senior Director, Drier Division, to talk about this year’s harvest and the road ahead for Riceland’s drier operations.

With Freddie’s retirement coming in December, the conversation reflects on his years of leadership and experience while looking toward the strategic priorities that will guide the drier network under Nick’s direction, from operational efficiency to member service and the future of harvest at Riceland.

We’re celebrating National Rice Month with a special Grainiacs episode! Host Bill Free is joined by Riceland’s own Ashten Adamson Denman, Vice President of Marketing and Communications, as they welcome Cameron Jacobs, Vice President of Domestic Promotion at USA Rice. Together, they dive into how rice is promoted across the U.S., why Rice Month matters, and the creative ways the industry is connecting consumers to U.S.-grown rice.

In this episode of Grainiacs, we sit down with Greg Cole, President & CEO of AgHeritage Farm Credit Services, to discuss the role of cooperatives in today’s challenging ag economy. Greg shares insights on rising costs, financing the next generation of farmers, and how co-ops like AgHeritage and Riceland help producers stay resilient. With 40+ years in the Farm Credit System, Greg brings a unique perspective on balancing risk, innovation, and long-term stability in Arkansas agriculture.