In order to explore the characteristics and social and economic benefits of the new rice variety ’Songliao11-838’in the northern rice area, 12 pilot varieties were selected and tested in 11 regions of Heilongjiang, Jilin, Li-aoning, Ningxia and Inner Mongolia. The production, growth period, disease resistance, agronomy and economictraits were analyzed. It was found that ’Songliao 11-838’has excellent comprehensive character, high and stableyield, strong resistance to stress, good quality. It was extended at high speed and large area. It was well received byfarmers and rice processing enterprises.