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THE RICE TRADER (TRT) is pleased to announce its 6th TRT Rice Americas 2012. Following the successes of the previous conferences that had visited Cancun, Porto Alegre, Cartagena, and Panama, this year’s event offers a close examination of markets and takes a bold new step in developing a trade exhibition, which already has more than 30 exhibitors from around the world. Notably, the event also opens the platform for the first Rice Today editorial board meeting; thus, it holds all the promise of an excellent gathering that sets its sight on information, intelligence, and networking. So, join us! Get the latest views from our panel of international speakers and enjoy the best social activities that will take place at the heart of Miami’s South Beach!

Contact: Mark Deming—mark.deming@thericetrader.com or call (530) 345 4140

What to expect at the event? May 1 Pre-registration and welcome reception at the Miami Beach Botanical Gardens May 2 & 3 Two days of intensive sessions aimed at understanding both the global and Pan-American rice

markets May 2 Dinner among the stars! Dinner cruise! The ultimate networking event arranged aboard a 3-

storey yacht that offers some of the best views of the Miami sunset. It is the best networking opportunity with a luxurious setting that will warm up any participant.

IMPORTANT: VISA—Delegates from overseas are advised to check their travel documents and visa require-ments in advance prior their entry to the United States. Please consult your travel agent or the local United States consulate/embassy. Your panel of experts consists of some of the best in the business: CONFERENCE CHAIRMAN Jeremy Zwinger, President & CEO, The Rice Trader WELCOME ADDRESS Ed Schafer, Global Business Consultant, Former Governor & Secretary of Agriculture, U.S.A Marco Rubio, Senator, Florida, U.S.A (invited) TRADE OUTLOOK PANEL Jamie Clendenin, Head of Rice Desk, Bunge Ramiro Velasquez, CEO & Principal, Global Commodities Inc. Jay Kapila, CEO & Principal, The Rice Company Senior representative (subject to confirmation), Olam International Senior official (invited), Swiss Agri Trading SUSTAINABLE RICE PRODUCTION AND THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE William Wilson, North Dakota State University Dr. S. Elwynn Taylor, Extension Agronomist, Climatology/Meteorology, Iowa State University Dr. B.A.M. Bouman, Head Crop and Environmental Sciences Division, Program Leader Sustainable Production Systems, International Rice Research Institute Dr. Joanna Paola, Agricultural Engineer and Plant Breeder, Cultivos y Semillas El Aceituno GLOBAL FINANCIAL MARKETS: THE EUROZONE, U.S. ECONOMIC PROSPECTS, ENERGY MARKET DEVELOP-MENTS AND IMPACT Mike Dwyer, Director, Global Policy Analysis Division, Office of Global Analysis, Foreign Agricultural Service/USDA THE FUTURE OF RICE PRODUCTION IN THE AMERICAS Steve Linscombe, Professor and Director, LSU AgCenter Charles (Chuck) E. Wilson, Extension Agronomist (Rice), University of Arkansas Kent S. McKenzie, Director-Plant Breeder, California Cooperative Rice Research Foundation John Leeper, Rice Technology Leader, RiceCo

MERCOSUR VS. INDIA/ASIA: THE SHAPE OF FUTURE TRENDS IN EXPORTS? Patricio Mendez del Villar, (CIRAD) Dr. Bruno Lanfranco, Senior Researcher, National Agriculture Research Institute of Uruguay Victor Vasquez, APEAR, Peru V. Subramanian, Executive Vice President, The Rice Trader Interestingly, 2012 has been a year of change, with several new features affecting the markets: A struggling global economy that comes with rising oil prices (on the back of political uncertainty in the

Middle East and Nigeria), the eurozone issues that plague markets, and concerns over the future outlook that even has China at its sights;

India’s return to non-basmati rice exports that has left a trail of impact across both origin and destination markets—and this comes as a backdrop to a policy shift in Thailand that has made Thai rice less accessible;

Concerns surrounding the food basket of the Americas, as rice plantings and production are affected by rice production’s relative low returns compared to the alternative crop choices;

The weather remains a major influence, even if global output is up 3% on the back of strong production increases in India and China—what does the future hold?

The future of rice prices remains a major concern, and one that can shape future output. The industry’s most awaited event returns, promising more insights based on an agenda that seeks to draw out answers to what global supply and demand will look like in the future and how this will affect business. TRT Rice Americas 2012 is once again expected to be a sell-out event—especially given its added new features of a trade exhibition and several classroom and out-of-classroom activities that not only aid in delivering analy-sis, but also in offering delegates an ideal mix of business and pleasure, as well as opportunities for buyers and sellers to come together, thereby making this an unforgettable occasion. Who should attend? The Rice Trader Rice Americas 2012 Conference is for anyone in the rice or allied industries. It is for members across the rice supply chain that have an interest in markets in the North, South, and Central America, as well as the Caribbean:

Rice millers Grain merchandisers Exporters Traders Brokers Freight brokers Commodity surveyors and inspectors Procurement officials, importers, and end-users Shipping industry officials (liner and bulk) Government/trade representatives Fertilizer suppliers and rice production inputs Seed suppliers and rice researchers Interested Producers Sorting/milling/machinery and the postharvest sector Collateral managers Trade finance/Commodity trade finance Marine/Cargo insurance Legal specialists supporting the rice trade Regional rice associations/Government bodies and institutes

Sponsorship The TRT Rice Americas 2012 Conference attracts an audience of senior decision makers who represent the Americas’ leading rice industry players. Holding a record attendance in Panama last year, The Rice Trader Rice Americas 2012 is set to grow, along with business interest and the opportunity to network with the most comprehensive group of delegates that repre-sent “The Americas.” The members of this industry—just like the market intelligence that The Rice Trader is known for—make this conference the region’s premier event. Featuring a who’s who list of speakers and our largest line-up of sponsors and exhibitors to date, the TRT team offers a considerable amount of analysis that shall take the delegates beyond a regional scope to build a global map. The Rice Trader Rice Americas 2012 is custom-built for brands and services, and it is an ideal opportunity to showcase industry leadership and innovation. Just take a look at our impressive list of sponsors and exhibitors!

For more information, contact: Mark S. Deming

Director of Marketing, The Rice Trader Tel: +1 530 3454140 or +1 530 521 0116

Fax: +1 530 345 4747 Email: Mark.Deming@thericetrader.com

For Asian and international delegates, contact:

V. Subramanian Vice President–Asia, The Rice Trader

Tel: +65 97603225 Email: subra@thericetrader.com

AGENDA DAY 1: PRE-CONFERENCE (1 May 2012) 9.00am to 1.00pm Optional tour of Miami 2.00pm to 6.00pm Pre-registration and exhibition set-up 6.00pm to 8.00pm Welcome reception at the Miami Beach Botanical Gardens DAY 2: OPEN DAY OF CONFERENCE MEETINGS (2 May 2012) SESSION 1 OPENING CEREMONY & KEYNOTE 9.00am to 10.30am Chairman’s opening remarks

Jeremy Zwinger, President & CEO, The Rice Trader

Welcome address Ed Schafer, Global Business Consultant, Former Governor & Secretary of Agriculture, U.S.A

Keynote address Marco Rubio, Senator, Florida, U.S.A. (invited speaker)

Host country welcome USA Rice Industry

Global market direction: Key items affecting commodity and rice trade Will imports shift to Asia, as U.S. and MERCOSUR become short of supply? Will India rule? Or, is it the dollar, oil, and corn? Jeremy Zwinger, President & CEO, The Rice Trader

10.45am to 11.30am Morning refreshments SESSION 2 CRITICAL TRADE LEADERS IN THE AMERICAS REGION TALK DIRECTION 11.30pm to 12.45pm World trade: Big bust or running success? (panel session) Jamie Clendenin, Head of Rice Desk, Bunge Ramiro Velasquez, CEO & Principal, Global Commodities Inc. Jay Kapila, CEO & Principal, The Rice Company Senior representative, Olam International (to be announced) Senior official, Swiss Agri Trading (to be announced) 12.45pm to 2.15pm Networking luncheon SESSION 3 SUSTAINABLE RICE PRODUCTION AND THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE 2.15pm Investments in agriculture: Comparative analysis of cereal crops and the road to sus-

tainable food production and security—what will commodity prices do? William Wilson, North Dakota State University

3.00pm Climate change and its impact on the globe and the Americas: The road ahead Dr. S. Elwynn Taylor, Extension Agronomist, Climatology/Meteorology, Iowa State University

3.35pm Sustainable rice production: The new initiative for a new age in rice production sus-

tainability Dr. B.A.M. Bouman, Head Crop and Environmental Sciences Division, Program Leader Sustainable Production Systems, International Rice Research Institute

4.10pm Rice: Private enterprise research in Colombia Dr. Joanna Paola, Agricultural Engineer and Plant Breeder, Cultivos y Semillas El Aceituno. 4.30pm Questions and discussion followed by afternoon refreshments 6.00pm onwards Dinner cruise… then enjoy Miami Beach nightlife The ultimate networking event has been arranged aboard a 3-storey yacht that offers some of the best views of the Miami sunset. It is the best networking opportunity with a luxurious setting that will warm up any par-ticipant! This dinner provides a great time for enjoyment and an opportunity to deepen relationships with industry peers. We and the Americas rice community already look forward to this event—a late night filled with so much fun! DAY 3: (3 May 2012) SESSION 4 GLOBAL FINANCIAL MARKETS: THE EUROZONE, U.S. ECONOMIC PROSPECTS, ENER-

GY MARKET DEVELOPMENTS AND IMPACT 9.00am Industry key address : Key concerns facing global agriculture

Mike Dwyer, Director, Global Policy Analysis Division, Office of Global Analysis, For-eign Agricultural Service/USDA

9.45am US rice production and export outlook 2012/2013

10.30am to 11.30am Questions and discussions followed by morning refreshments SESSION 5 THE FUTURE OF RICE PRODUCTION IN THE AMERICAS 11.30am Where is the future? GMO vs. conventional vs. hybrid vs. biotechnology vs. chemi-

cal lead yield and output gains (research presentation and panel session) Steve Linscombe, Professor & Director, LSU AgCenter Charles (Chuck) E. Wilson, Extension Agronomist (Rice), University of Arkansas Kent S. McKenzie, Director-Plant Breeder, California Cooperative Rice Research Foun-dation John Leeper, Rice Technology Leader, RiceCo Rice Today Editorial Board members

12.30pm to 2.00pm Networking luncheon SESSION 6 MERCOSUR VS. INDIA/ASIA: THE SHAPE OF FUTURE TRENDS IN EXPORTS? 2.00pm Latin American rice markets: Review of production, consumption, and import/

export trends, and the key issues that will shape trade Patricio Mendez del Villar, Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement (CIRAD)

2.30pm What can we expect from the MERCOSUR in terms of exports in 2012?

Dr. Bruno Lanfranco, Senior Researcher, National Agriculture Research Institute of Uruguay

3.00pm Peru’s ambitions in rice production: How to improve competitiveness?

Victor Vasquez, APEAR, Peru 3.30pm India market developments and impact on the global market (key market updates)

V. Subramanian, Executive Vice President, The Rice Trader 4.00pm Questions and answers followed by networking refreshments 4.30pm END OF CONFERENCE

DAY 4: (4 May 2012)

OPTION SESSION: LOOKING AT RICE RESEARCH IN AMERICAS & GLOBE

9.00am to 11.00am 9:00am Rice Symposium & IRRI Rice Today Editorial Board meeting. May 7 OPTIONAL RICE TOUR

Several delegates have asked for a tour of U.S. production and we have set up a tour of a mill, warehouse, farm and research facility REGISTER TODAY! Make “The Rice Trader Rice Americas 2012” your choice event—the region’s fastest growing event!

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