• LA-Gov.-John-Bel-Edwards, headshot Governor to Headline Louisiana Rice State Meeting

    Jan 09, 2017

    Governor John Bel Edwards will be the featured speaker at the Louisiana Rice Council (LARC) and the Louisiana Rice Growers Association (LARGA) annual joint membership meeting on February 7. Full story
  • USA Rice Joins Coalition Sharing Ag Priorities with President-Elect

    Jan 06, 2017

    USA Rice joined 15 other agricultural organizations, including the American Farm Bureau Federation and American Soybean Association, to congratulate President-Elect Trump and Vice President-Elect Pence and remind them of the importance of U.S. agriculture to the economy. Full story
  • Trump Administration Watch: Trade Team

    Jan 06, 2017

    President-elect Donald Trump nominated earlier this week Robert Lighthizer as the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). This nomination completes a triumvirate of officials who are seen as key power centers in the new administration’s emerging trade policy. Full story
  • International Gastronomy Conference Features U.S. Rice

    Jan 05, 2017

    Last month, USA Rice participated in a huge culinary event here called “Gastromasa.“ More than 600 chefs and food professionals from Turkey and around the world gathered to learn about new products and trends as well as help develop the gastronomy sector in Turkey by creating new partnerships and introducing foreign cuisines and ingredients to the Turkish palate. Full story
  • And They’re Off! 115th Congress Begins with Ceremonial Traditions

    Jan 04, 2017

    Yesterday marked the start of the 115th United States Congress as Members of the House and Senate were sworn-in on the floor of their respective chambers by Speaker Paul Ryan and Vice President Joe Biden. Full story
  • Mexican Holiday Cookbook

    Jan 03, 2017

    In time for Christmas, USA Rice released a special edition holiday cookbook titled “Celebremos con Arroz” (Let’s Celebrate with Rice). The deluxe full-color cookbook includes 40 rice recipes for special celebrations and holidays. Although the magazine is released in November/December for the popular Christmas season, the magazine features recipes for various holidays and will be a collector’s edition for consumers to use year-round. Full story
  • Rice, Ducks, and Friends Awarded $15 Million in 2017 RCPP Funding

    Dec 21, 2016

    USA Rice, through its USA Rice-Ducks Unlimited Rice Stewardship Partnership, was awarded funding for two projects bringing $15 million to the Mid-South and Gulf Coast’s rice-growing regions. Full story
  • AR rice farmer Jennifer James sitting in front of rice field National Indicators Report: U.S. Rice Bolsters Sustainability Claims

    Dec 16, 2016

    Last week, Field to Market published their highly anticipated 2016 National Indicators Report outlining improvements made to on-farm sustainability metrics made from 1980 through this year. Rice is looking good. Full story
  • 2017-19 Leadership Class group shot at Outlook 2016 2017/19 Leadership Development Program Class Announced

    Dec 16, 2016

    Members of the 2017/19 Rice Leadership Development Program class were announced last week during the annual Rice Awards Luncheon at the 2016 USA Rice Outlook Conference. Full story
  • Rance Daniels Family in rice field edited USA Rice Farmers Board Member Elected to MO Rice Research and Merchandising Council

    Dec 15, 2016

    Rance Daniels, a third-generation Missouri rice farmer and member of the USA Rice Farmers Board of Directors, was elected to the Missouri Rice Research and Merchandising Council. Full story
  • U.S. Government Takes Twin Actions on Chinese Trade Distorting Policies

    Dec 15, 2016

    The Obama Administration has announced two separate but complementary agriculture trade enforcement actions at the World Trade Organization (WTO) against policies of China. Both actions relate to wheat, corn and rice. Full story
  • 2016 Outlook-Memphis logo no text 2016 USA Rice Outlook Conference Highlights

    Dec 14, 2016

    The 2016 USA Rice Outlook Conference in Memphis last week had one of the most diverse and exciting speaker line ups ever. Full story
  • ITP.w-Japan-Resumes-SBS-Tenders-161213 Japan Resumes SBS Tenders

    Dec 13, 2016

    Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture (MAFF) announced earlier this week that rice import tenders under the Simultaneous-Buy-Sell system (SBS) will resume on December 13. SBS tenders were halted in October following reports in the Japanese press of “adjustment money” being paid by rice importers to wholesalers and distributors in Japan. Concern arose about the price impact and legality of such payments. A MAFF investigation found no negative impact, but changes were made to tendering procedures and guidelines. Full story
  • On Tap for 2017 - Crop, Political, and Export Outlook

    Dec 13, 2016

    Looking ahead to challenges in 2017 was the theme of the final day of the annual USA Rice Outlook Conference. Full story
  • 2016 Rice Award Winners Recognized at USA Rice Outlook Conference

    Dec 13, 2016

    The USA Rice Outlook Conference is where the U.S. rice industry meets, to share information, network, and honor the accomplishments of industry leaders at the annual Rice Awards Luncheon. This year's awards ceremony celebrated three individuals for their contributions and achievements: Richard Fontenot, farmer of the year, Dr. Steve Linscombe, rice industry award winner and Gary Sebree, rice lifetime achievement award. Full story
  • Ducks Unlimited Snags Rice Industry’s Conservation Awards

    Dec 09, 2016

    Yesterday, the rice industry’s ever growing role in the conservation and sustainability sphere was spotlighted during the annual awards luncheon of this year’s USA Rice Outlook Conference. Full story
  • National Rice Month Scholarship Awarded to First Ever Video Contest Grand Prize Winner

    Dec 09, 2016

    Heaven McKinley, a senior at Irving High School in Grand Prairie, Texas, is the recipient of this year’s National Rice Month Scholarship grand prize for her video titled “Power Plants.” Full story
  • USA Rice Outlook Conference Kicks Off

    Dec 08, 2016

    The 2016 USA Rice Outlook Conference got underway here last night with an opening reception in the exhibit hall and a fundraising dinner for the USA Rice Political Action Committee. And today’s General Session opened with a host state welcome from Mississippi rice farmer Kirk Satterfield followed by keynote speakers Shelly Van Treek with Kellogg Company and former NASA Astronaut Michael Massimino. Full story
  • Rice Industry Floods Ducks Unlimited Waterfowling Heritage Center in Memphis

    Dec 07, 2016

    This week, members of the U.S. rice industry are poring over the exhibit cases of the Ducks Unlimited Waterfowling Heritage Center in the BassPro Shops at the Memphis Pyramid during the annual USA Rice Outlook Conference held here. Full story
  • Memphis Restaurants Proudly Serve U.S.-Grown Rice

    Dec 06, 2016

    Each year, USA Rice teams up with restaurants in the host city of the USA Rice Outlook Conference to promote local establishments that serve U.S.-grown rice. This year, members can again look forward to an expansive selection of highly-rated restaurants that will satisfy every palate and price point. Full story

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