EXHIBIT 10.44 Stabilized Rice Bran Processing, Sales and Marketing Agreement between Farmers' Rice Cooperative and the Company dated May 1, 1999.* * Confidential treatment granted as to certain portions.

EXHIBIT 10.44

Stabilized Rice Bran Processing, Sales and Marketing Agreement between
Farmers' Rice Cooperative and the Company dated May 1, 1999.*


* Confidential treatment granted as to certain portions.