 But he says those exports won't be enough to prevent a buildup in U.S. rice stocks and a pull down in expected prices. USDA says prices for the old crop have averaged $17.70 a hundredweight. But for this upcoming crop, we could see that season average price dip down to $15.60 or a decline of about 12%. Gary Crawford for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This report brought to you by Cenex Fuels and Loops.