RiceTec, Inc.
Research ServicesTexas, United States201-500 Employees
RiceTec, Inc. is a mid-sized research services company focused on rice, headquartered in Alvin, Texas, and founded in 1988. It operates as the sole seed company dedicated exclusively to rice, pursuing innovations intended to increase value for farmers, consumers, and the planet. Notable milestones in its seed development include the first hybrid cross in 1988, the launch of the first commercial hybrid in 2000, and the introduction of the first herbicide-tolerant trait in 2003. Its global footprint includes US operations and research sites in Texas, Arkansas, and Puerto Rico, with facilities in Brazil, Uruguay, and India. RiceTec exports to a broad set of markets worldwide and engages with customers across diverse regions to support sustainable rice production. In 2024, the company announced the launch of its SQUAD seed treatment line.