EnvironmentFarmers Forecasting Less Rice, Higher Prices Because of DroughtApril 30, 2014 | Amy QuintonCalifornia supplies virtually all of the nation’s sushi rice and half of it is exported. But of all the food crops in the state, rice is likely to be affected by the drought the most. The mere speculation of losses is already driving up prices. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.