• Greg-Van-Dyke-& Connie-Jerome-in equipment shed California Rice Country: In the Board Room and On the Farm

    Mar 13, 2017

    Last week USA Rice President & CEO Betsy Ward visited California rice country to attend the March Board of Directors meeting of the California Rice Commission (CRC). “The CRC is a key member of USA Rice and supports our programs both financially and with the active members who populate our boards and committees,” said Ward. “It was great to speak to the CRC Board about developments in Washington and to thank them for all their support for USA Rice.” Full story
  • IP.w-Medium-Grain-Featured-at-Foodex-Japan,-Sushi-Salad-170310 U.S. Medium Grain Rice Featured at FOODEX in Japan

    Mar 10, 2017

    USA Rice hit the ground running on Tuesday, the first day of FOODEX 2017, the largest annual food and beverage tradeshow in Asia, with a taste-testing activity featuring U.S. medium grain rice. The cold menu dish, "U.S. Medium Grain Rice Salad Sushi Style," was well received by the more than 500 trade visitors who stopped by the U. S. Embassy Agriculture Trade Office (ATO) booth for a sampling, and will be one of the recipes included in a promotion highlighting new usages of U.S. medium grain rice for this market. Full story
  • IP.w-US-Rice-Headed-to-Africa-170309 U.S. Rice Headed to Africa in Advance of Global Hunger Crisis

    Mar 09, 2017

    Yesterday the U.S. Department of Agriculture authorized the purchase of 28,120 MT of Number 2 or better long grain milled rice headed to Conakry, Guinea, as part of the Food For Progress (FFPr) program. FFPr relies on the monetization or barter of a commodity, to fund local agricultural value chain efforts conducted in country by Private Voluntary Organizations (PVOs) to help develop a profitable ag sector which in turn helps local economic development. Full story
  • USDA Logo WASDE Report Released

    Mar 09, 2017

    The U.S. 2016/17 rice supply and demand estimates are unchanged this month. The all rice marketing year average price is also unchanged with the midpoint of the range at $10.50 per cwt. Medium-and short-grain prices are raised slightly. Full story
  • IP.w-MX-Student-Chef-Competition-170804 USA Rice Foodservice Activities in Mexico Influence Next Generation of Chefs

    Mar 08, 2017

    Puerto Vallarta is a major player on the gastronomic stage, hosting international gourmet festivals attended by award winning chefs from around the world. The vibrant culinary scene is known for its world-class restaurants and the extraordinary cuisine, and earlier this month, USA Rice conducted three foodservice seminars and student chef competitions here. Full story
  • USA Rice Wheel at the Gin-Show-Booth USA Rice Exhibit A Crowd Pleaser at Mid-South Farm & Gin Show

    Mar 07, 2017

    Thousands of attendees to the 65th Annual Mid-south Farm and Gin Show visited the USA Rice booth this past weekend. The annual trade show, known as an American agricultural event, attracts approximately 18,000 visitors over the two-day time frame. Full story
  • Gary-Sebree-holds his Ag-Hall-of-Fame plaque Sebree and Wells Inducted into Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame

    Mar 07, 2017

    Last Friday, at the 29th annual luncheon sponsored by the Arkansas Farm Bureau and the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce, Gary Sebree and the late Dr. Bobby Wells were inducted into the Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame. Full story
  • Photo of new USA Rice Receptionist Lesley-Dixon On the Front Line at USA Rice

    Mar 06, 2017

    As USA Rice’s new Coordinator, Finance and Administration, Lesley Dixon is the first smiling face you see and mellifluous voice you hear when contacting the Arlington office. She joined USA Rice in an “official” capacity after working as a temp here for several months. Full story
  • USA Rice Makes Contact at Gulfood Show

    Mar 06, 2017

    Last week, USA Rice participated at the 22nd annual Gulfood Show, the region’s largest and most important trade event of the year where buyers and sellers meet for one-on-one discussions, and vendors showcase the latest products, trends, and industry innovations from more than 5,000 participating companies. The event’s 1.2 million square feet of exhibition space was sold out across all 22 halls of the Dubai World Trade Centre, and an estimated 95,000 visitors from more than 150 countries attended. Full story
  • Photo of Government Affairs Intern-William-Mencer-after a duck hunt, wearing camo & carrying a gun USA Rice's New Intern a Natural Fit

    Mar 03, 2017

    As farmers across America prepare for the growing season, USA Rice’s new intern, William Mencer is preparing for a new season of his own as he has recently teamed up with the USA Rice Government Affairs staff here. Full story
  • Chef Sara Moulton Learns About Conservation and Rice for Upcoming TV Episode

    Mar 03, 2017

    TV celebrity chef Sara Moulton filmed an episode for season six of her series, Sara’s Weeknight Meals, here last week. Her New York-based production team joined up with technical and culinary crews out of Little Rock to take over 5 Oaks Lodge for the episode. Full story
  • IP.w-Mexico-Opens-Market-at-Zero-Duty-170302 Mexico Opens Rice Market to All Origins at Zero Duty

    Mar 02, 2017

    Yesterday, the Government of Mexico (GOM) officially announced permits of up to 150,000 MT of rice (all types) originating from non-free trade agreement countries, opening the door for Vietnamese milled rice to enter Mexico duty free. The permits will be issued to Mexican companies and be valid through December 31, 2017. Full story
  • In-Memory-photo of Dr.-Joseph-Musick standing in a rice field In Memory: Dr. Joseph Musick

    Mar 02, 2017

    Dr. Joseph A. Musick, Jr., aged 80 of Monticello, Arkansas, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2017. In 1985 he was named director of the Louisiana State University (LSU) Ag Center Rice Research Station and retired in 2003 as Professor and Resident Coordinator Emeritus. Full story
  • Colombia to Remove Import Restrictions on U.S. Rough Rice

    Mar 01, 2017

    The Colombian government informed the United States in early February that it has begun the process of removing existing restrictions on the import of U.S. paddy rice. USA Rice was informed of this positive news by USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recently. Full story
  • WOTUS Down the Drain in New Trump Executive Order

    Mar 01, 2017

    On Tuesday, President Trump signed an executive order directing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to review the Obama administration's "Waters of the United States" rule (WOTUS), "paving the way for elimination" of the rule. Full story
  • Rice Industry to Congress: “Reject Conservation Programs at All Our Peril”

    Feb 28, 2017

    This morning, the House Committee on Agriculture’s Conservation and Forestry Subcommittee held a hearing to solicit feedback from rural America on conservation policy ahead of constructing the 2018 Farm Bill. USA Rice was invited to provide a witness to testify and Timothy Gertson, Texas rice farmer, graduate of the Rice Leadership Program, and member of the USA Rice Federation and USA Rice Farmers Board of Directors was tapped to represent the industry. Full story
  • In Memory photo of NRCS employee Mark-Rose In Memory: Mark Rose

    Feb 27, 2017

    Last week, long-time USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) employee and friend to USA Rice, Mark Rose, passed away unexpectedly. Rose spent 31 years as a public servant, working first for his alma mater, The Ohio State University in research and agricultural leadership development before heading to NRCS. Full story
  • Congressional Staff Awards Recognize Extra Efforts on Behalf of U.S. Rice

    Feb 27, 2017

    At the Government Affairs Conference earlier this month, USA Rice continued its tradition of recognizing Congressional staff that go above and beyond their duties to support the U.S. rice industry. The 2017 recipients of the USA Rice Outstanding Congressional Staff Award are Ted Verrill and Carlisle Clarke. Full story
  • USDA Outlook Forum Projects Lower Rice Plantings, Higher PLC Payments in 2017

    Feb 24, 2017

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) kicked off their two-day annual Agricultural Outlook Forum here yesterday with highlights from industry experts and keynotes from House Ag Committee Chairman Mike Conaway (R-TX) and Iowa’s Governor, Terry Branstad. Full story
  • Keith-Glover being interviewed, holding USA Rice microphone WMP Subcommittee Closes Out Government Affairs Conference

    Feb 24, 2017

    USA Rice’s World Market Price Subcommittee met on February 16, marking the unofficial last meeting of the 2017 Government Affairs Conference. “We meet in Washington, DC three times a year, and our February session benefits from several previous days of meetings with congressional and administration officials,” said Subcommittee Chairman Keith Glover of Producers’ Rice Mill in Stuttgart, Arkansas. Full story

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