Sustainability

WHERE CONNECTION
MEASURES IMPACT

Sustainability Grown. Carbon Ready.

2024 Annual Report

Riceland Foods distributed over $8.5 million to its farmer-members enrolled in the 2024 Riceland Carbon Ready program. Through this program, Riceland farmer members are not only utilizing sustainable practices but are also being rewarded.

What does sustainability mean to us?

OUR INGRAIN GOOD PROMISE

Our Ingrain Good mission is to create value for Riceland's members, employees, customers, and consumers by prioritizing education and the adoption of sustainable practices.

Riceland focuses improvement efforts on reducing its carbon footprint, maximizing efficiencies, reducing natural resource consumption, and optimizing the safety and well-being of all people associated with the cooperative.

CO2E REDUCTIONS

WATER REDUCTIONS

IRRIGATION PRACTICES

FERTILIZER PRACTICES

SOIL SAMPLING

TILLAGE PRACTICES

OFF-SEASON MANAGEMENT

Providing Wildlife Habitat

The Mississippi Flyway, North America's largest and most used flyway, follows the Mississippi River South and goes straight through the heart of Riceland's footprint.

250 Billion Gallons Saved

Water is the world's most critical natural resource. Everyone relies on water for life, and this is especially true for rice production.

$8.5 Million in Farmer Payouts to Date

289,000 Tons in Total Carbon Reductions

Reducing carbon emissions leads to cleaner air, healthier soils, and stronger farms. In 2024, Riceland farmers cut 136,000 tons of CO₂ through proven, on-farm practices, delivering meaningful environmental benefits and real results across the supply chain.

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At Riceland, sustainability isn’t a buzzword — it’s a shared responsibility.

At Riceland, sustainability isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a shared responsibility. From the fields our farmer-members carefully cultivate to the products our partners deliver to consumers, every step reflects our commitment to caring for the land, protecting natural resources, and supporting future generations. Through collaborative programs like Carbon Ready™, we’re turning that commitment into real, measurable impact, farm by farm.

Award Winning Efforts

Riceland Carbon Ready Program Received 2024 USA Rice Sustainability Award

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