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Louisiana Rice Industry Donates Truckload of Rice to Food Bank

Oct 02, 2017

Louisiana rice growers wrapped up the month-long celebration of National Rice Month by donating a truckload of rice to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank (GBRFB). Representatives of the state’s rice industry gathered on the steps of the state capital building to present the donation, in conjunction with National Hunger Awareness Month. Full story

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Louisiana Farmer Represents U.S. Rice Industry at Farm Bill Listening Session

Oct 02, 2017

Last Friday, more than 200 farmers and stakeholders weighed in on their priorities at a 2018 Farm Bill Listening Session hosted by Congressman Ralph Abraham (R-LA) that included three panels of industry leaders from government, farming, and related industries. Full story

Chef at Turkey Trade Show preparing rice dish

U.S. Rice Exhibits and Makes an Impression at Turkey’s Largest Food Show

Sep 29, 2017

Last week, during the Istanbul World Food Exhibition, one of Turkey’s largest food and beverage expos targeting foodservice and deli operators, USA Rice showcased U.S. medium grain and wild rice for the more than 35,000 traders on hand. Full story

USA Rice Seeks Increased Funding for Export Programs

Sep 28, 2017

USA Rice joined 150 members of the Coalition to Promote U.S. Agricultural Exports this week in signing a letter to leaders of the House Committee on Agriculture, asking them to increase funding for U.S. Department of Agriculture Export programs in the upcoming Farm Bill. Full story

LA Farmer Christian Richard in front of combine

Louisiana Farmer Garners National Recognition for Conservation and Stewardship

Sep 27, 2017

Coinciding with September National Rice Month, Louisiana rice farmer Christian Richard is being recognized by Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture as their Farmer Spotlight Honoree for his commitment to conservation and stewardship. Full story

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USA Rice Annual Awards Luncheon Packs a Punch

Sep 26, 2017

The annual USA Rice Outlook Conference is the largest rice gathering in North America, and while innovative programming and exciting speakers always fill the two-day event, a highlight for many is the inspiring annual Rice Awards Luncheon, set this year for Monday, December 11, at noon. Full story

USA Rice Meets with WTO Delegations Ahead of Ministerial

Sep 25, 2017

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has been out of the news for a while. Bickering between developing and developed countries over who should cut tariffs and farm subsidies more, and divisions over compliance and enforcement of existing WTO trade rules have all but stopped negotiating progress among the 164 members. Full story

U.S. Agriculture’s Role Vital to International Peace Process

Sep 22, 2017

Earlier this week, USA Rice staff attended the quarterly Agribusiness Club luncheon here featuring Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA) who serves on the House Agriculture Committee and the House Rules Committee, and has been a longtime supporter of agriculture, championing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the International Food for Peace (FFP) program. Full story

Ag Leadership Tours Texas Rice Country Post Harvey

Sep 22, 2017

Yesterday morning two Blackhawk helicopters landed in the field outside Rice Belt Warehouse and deposited Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and House Ag Committee Chair Mike Conaway who were on an inspection tour surveying damage to crops and equipment as a result of Hurricane Harvey. Full story

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20th Annual Rice Cook Off Celebrates National Rice Month

Sep 21, 2017

Yesterday, the Calcasieu, Cameron & Beauregard Rice Growers Association and the Port of Lake Charles held their 20th Annual Louisiana Rice Cook Off contest to celebrate National Rice Month. The contest is held annually to promote the value the local rice industry plays in Southwest Louisiana, and to highlight the variety of healthy dishes that can be made with rice. Full story

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USA Rice Throws Taste Party at Local High School

Sep 21, 2017

Today, USA Rice staff visited Rock Ridge High School in Loudoun County, Virginia, to host a “taste party” and celebrate National Rice Month (NRM). During the lunch event, USA Rice taught more than 300 students about the U.S. rice industry and screened a short “Rice 101” film. Full story

USA Rice Retail Partnerships Result in Strong Consumer Outreach

Sep 20, 2017

In support of National Rice Month (NRM), USA Rice is working with retail dietitians to remind shoppers to Think Rice before, during, and after their shopping experience. By providing quality U.S. rice focused content to retail dietitians that can be incorporated into supermarket activities and communications, the partnerships have already yielded more than 10.3 million consumer impressions just halfway through the month. Full story

USA Rice Explores E-Commerce Potential in Chinese Market

Sep 19, 2017

While the U.S. rice industry anxiously awaits entry into the Chinese market, USA Rice is reaching out to various importers and sellers of rice in the e-commerce business there. E-commerce is a huge platform in China; last year, there were USD$744 billion in ecommerce sales, a 40 percent increase from the prior year. Alibaba controls about 60 percent of that market – the next largest company is JD.com with a 25 percent share. Full story

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Delta Rice Luncheon Celebrates National Rice Month

Sep 18, 2017

USA Rice staff attended Delta Rice Promotion’s Twenty-Seventh Annual National Rice Month Luncheon here last Friday with hundreds of people gathered to celebrate the U.S. rice industry and fellowship over a delicious meal. Full story

Old fashioned school desk with rice & an apple, Leadership Program written on chalkboard

Apply Now for Rice Leadership Program

Sep 15, 2017

Rice producers and other industry-related professionals who are interested and meet the eligibility requirements are encouraged to complete the application process for the 2018 Rice Leadership Development program by October 7. The next class will be announced in December at the USA Rice Outlook Conference in San Antonio, Texas. Full story

Two Weeks to Go for Sustainability Award Nominations

Sep 15, 2017

Only two weeks remain to nominate yourself or someone you know for the first ever USA Rice Sustainability Award. Full story

FDA Provides Clarification on Rice in Areas Affected by Hurricane Harvey

Sep 14, 2017

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a statement this afternoon to provide much needed guidance to rice farmers whose crops are in areas affected by Hurricane Harvey and Irma. Under the original statement issued by FDA last week, it was unclear whether any crops in those areas would be accepted for use in human or animal food. Full story

International Rice Leadership Class Announced; Heading South

Sep 13, 2017

The Rice Leadership Development Program has named the 2017 International Rice Leadership class that is headed to South America in November. Full story

National Rice Month Proclamation signing with Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson

Commemorating National Rice Month, Arkansas Rice Industry Donates More Than One Million Servings of Rice to Local Food Bank

Sep 12, 2017

The Arkansas rice industry has donated 152,600 pounds of rice to the Arkansas Foodbank in honor of National Rice Month. Full story

Image of three flags - U.S., EU & UK - in front of supermarket rice aisle

Federation of European Rice Millers Meeting Presents Global Challenges, Recognizes U.S. Sustainability Efforts

Sep 11, 2017

More than 140 rice industry executives from 15 countries gathered here last week for the 2017 European Rice Convention to discuss sustainability, consumer trends, and agricultural policy, specifically against the backdrop of Brexit, the withdrawal of the United Kingdom (UK) from the European Union (EU). Full story

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