JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Sept. 17 -- The Missouri Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: On behalf of Missouri rice producers, Governor Mike Parson proclaimed Sept. to be Rice Month in Missouri. The proclamation was presented to Missouri Rice Research & Merchandising Council members. "Missouri is growing food for a growing world, and Missouri rice producers are proof," Governor Mike Parson said. Ranking fourth in the nation for rice production, we are proud to provide a   more