• US vs China arm wrestling The U.S. and China Trade Actions

    Mar 23, 2018

    The U.S. and China have exchanged salvos adding fuel to fears of escalating trade sanctions between the two largest global economies. Yesterday, the Trump Administration announced another action in the President’s efforts to “rebalance the U.S.-China trade relationship,” and China began the retaliation process to Trump’s previous action on steel and aluminum imports. Full story
  • 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines Cover shows photos of different foods: tomatoes, blueberries, squash, onion USA Rice Meets with Grain Chain Coalition Prior to 2020 DGA Deadline

    Mar 23, 2018

    This week, USA Rice staff attended a meeting of the “Grain Chain,” an industry coalition, to discuss development of the 2020 U.S. Dietary Guidelines, the Grain Chain’s drafted comments for submission to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and ongoing industry activities to promote grain foods to consumers and influencers. Full story
  • USDA Trade is Topic #1 at Ag Summit

    Mar 22, 2018

    Ag industry leaders and administration officials braved the weather on Wednesday despite federal snow cancellations to discuss trade policy, ag outlooks, and biotech issues at the Agri-Pulse Ag & Food Policy Summit. Full story
  • Snow man with an orange conehead & stick arms in front of the US Capitol Omnibus Spending Bill Clears House; Senate Passage Due Friday to Avoid Shutdown

    Mar 22, 2018

    Today, the House passed a $1.3 trillion omnibus appropriations bill that funds the federal government through September 30. The text was released just last night, setting up a sprint to pass the legislation before Friday evening to avert another government shutdown. Full story
  • Hand holds red bumper sticker that says: Eat Real Rice, Arkansasrice.org Arkansas Approves Resolution to Establish Identity for Rice, Protect Consumers

    Mar 21, 2018

    This week, Governor Asa Hutchinson signed a resolution to establish a standard of identity for rice using the common understanding of the term “rice.” The resolution outlines measures the State legislature will take to establish a definition of rice that aligns with international standards. Full story
  • Three examples of overseas promotion: screen ad in a mall, print ad, & billboard Overseas USA Rice Partners with Importers to Boost Sales, Foster Relationships

    Mar 20, 2018

    USA Rice conducts more than 2,700 promotional activities in almost 25 countries each year to support the sales of U.S. rice abroad. Rice industry funds help augment the money received from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Market Access Program (MAP) and Foreign Market Development (FMD) program to conduct these activities, and an excellent indicator of the activities’ effectiveness is the willingness of local brands to also contribute their own funds to the efforts. Full story
  • UofA seal carved in stone on campus ag building U.S. Rice Industry Stands to Lose from Trump Tariffs

    Mar 19, 2018

    The U.S. rice industry could suffer from retaliatory tariffs in response to proposed steel and aluminum import tariffs, according to a study released last week by economists at the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. Full story
  • Instagram-post for Heart-Health-Month-Campaign with ingredients for sushi donuts displayed on white table: bowl of rice, colorful veggies & an instamatic camera USA Rice Instagram Campaign Urges Everyone to Have a Healthy Heart

    Mar 16, 2018

    In February, USA Rice partnered with 12 social media influencers in honor of American Heart Health Month to promote the health benefits of U.S.-grown rice. This strategy used visual storytelling via Instagram to raise awareness and highlight the significant role U.S.-grown rice can play in attaining or maintaining a healthy heart. Full story
  • Dark-skinned woman carries bag of US rice on her head USDA and USAID Laud Rice Success Story

    Mar 15, 2018

    Last month, members of the USA Rice Food Aid Subcommittee met with key leadership staff from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Office of Food for Peace and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Assistance Division to discuss the increased use of fortified rice in global feeding programs. Full story
  • Collin Peterson & Mike Conaway confer at dias during ag hearing Farm Bill Delayed

    Mar 14, 2018

    Farm Bill language was expected to be released as early as today, but now House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Conaway (R-TX) has announced he is delaying work on his committee’s bill until April at the earliest. Full story
  • Man tangled up in wires Section 199 Tax Mess Getting Untangled, But Also Held Hostage

    Mar 14, 2018

    It looks like Congress has a possible fix to the Section 199A cooperative deduction in the recently passed tax bill. However, the fix is being stalled in the Senate. Full story
  • Female boxer wearing silk robe & black boxing gloves New U.S. Aromatic Varieties Set to Take On Imports

    Mar 13, 2018

    Approximately 83 percent of rice consumed in the U.S. is grown in the U.S., but that percentage used to be 85 percent, and the industry holds Thai jasmine imports responsible. Varieties that can compete with aromatic imports, like jasmine or basmati, have long been called for, and do exist, and in an encouraging development, farmers’ arsenals are growing. Full story
  • American-Sushi- draws a crowd at Japanese-Food-Show American-Made Sushi Gets Great Reviews in Japan

    Mar 12, 2018

    At FOODEX Japan here last week, USA Rice hosted a taste-testing demonstration featuring a new style of sushi called Inari where the rice is wrapped in fried bean curd. The Inari sushi was made with U.S. medium grain rice, flavored and colored with purple yam, vinegar, and beets. Full story
  • Magazine ad with colorful rice bowl & the message "Plays Well With Others" USA Rice Launches “Plays Well With Others” Ad Campaign

    Mar 09, 2018

    USA Rice recently kicked off a new foodservice marketing campaign to reach chefs and foodservice professionals as they research culinary trends and explore new menu ideas. The ads focus on the versatility of rice and its ability to pair with all types of food with enticing food photography and trendy rice recipes, and direct readers to thinkrice.com for more recipes and information about U.S.-grown rice. Full story
  • US Rice logo in a gunsight with mountains in the background Do Higher U.S. Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Mean Less Rice Exports?

    Mar 08, 2018

    President Trump may follow through as early as today on last week’s announcement that he will impose import duties of 25 percent on steel and 10 percent on aluminum. Threats of retaliation have raised fears in U.S. agriculture because farm exports are an easy target for foreign governments seeking to push back on U.S. import restrictions. The European Union quickly issued a retaliation list that targeted imports from the United States of steel, apparel, and agriculture goods, including U.S. rice. Full story
  • USDA Logo WASDE Report Released

    Mar 08, 2018

    The 2017/18 U.S. rice supply and use estimates are unchanged relative to last month. The projected season-average farm price (SAFP) for all rice classes are unchanged at the midpoint. The SAFP for all rice is $12.50 per cwt at the midpoint of the range of $12.10 to $12.90. Full story
  • Group shot of seminar participants in Mexican soup kitchen, people in hairnets holding rice pamphlets surround food table USA Rice Offers Aid to Mexico’s Most Vulnerable Populations

    Mar 07, 2018

    Spreading the word about U.S. rice is not only an opportunity to create global partnerships but also a strategic element in the fight against hunger for the world’s most vulnerable populations. In several major Mexican metropolitan cities, U.S. rice was used to inform and nourish as part of outreach by community meal programs here that are facilitated by the Mexican government’s Ministry of Social Development and Comedores Comunitarios (community kitchens). Full story
  • Young boy plays prize wheel trivia at 2018-Gin-Show Popular Rice Prize Wheel Returns to Farm & Gin Show

    Mar 06, 2018

    USA Rice hosted a booth last weekend at the 66th annual Mid-South Farm and Gin Show, providing attendees with information about the U.S. rice industry and activities conducted by USA Rice via games, pamphlets, and giveaways. The show included ag updates by Carl Brothers, senior vice president and COO of Riceland Foods and USA Rice board member, and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue. Full story
  • Durands-Honored-for-4R-Stewardship, standing in field looking a man holding soil charts Louisiana Rice & Crawfish Farm Honored for Stewardship Practices

    Mar 05, 2018

    What happens when you mix California sunshine, Mickey Mouse, rice, crawfish, and the nation’s largest farmer-led convention and trade show? You get the Durand family operation from St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, being recognized for their nutrient stewardship at the 2018 Commodity Classic. Full story
  • Elephant-balancing on small beach ball Trade News Comes In Threes

    Mar 02, 2018

    Congress and the Trump Administration made headline news in the trade world this week to mixed reaction. Yesterday the Senate confirmed Gregg Doud as Chief Agricultural Negotiator within the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) and President Trump announced that he would impose import duties on steel and aluminum, and on Monday, USTR released the agency's 2018 Trade Policy Agenda and 2017 Annual Report. . Full story

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