The article reports on the progress of the rice harvest in various regions, including Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, and California, providing figures on the percentage of harvest completed and the condition of the crops. It highlights the ongoing optimism despite some differences in condition reports across the states. The article also touches on the rice market, noting stable prices in Asia and increased export sales in the US, with a decrease in average daily volume and open interest in the futures market. It mentions the strategic private exports by India, accounting for 40 TMT to Iraq, and the effect of a large US crop on buyer behavior, leading to a wait-and-see approach for more information on crush yields.