• USA Rice booth at LA-Ag-Expo-2017 Rice Featured at North Louisiana Ag Expo for 35th Consecutive Year

    Jan 17, 2017

    Nearly 11,000 people attended the 35th annual North Louisiana AgExpo here on January 13-14. Visitors to the Louisiana Rice Council (LARC) booth received sample bags of Louisiana-grown rice, provided by the Louisiana Rice Growers Association, for correctly answering questions about rice. Attendees also enjoyed a cup of red beans and rice, courtesy of the Northeast Louisiana Rice Growers Association, and USA Rice staff distributed recipe brochures, nutrition information, and rice-facts sheets. Full story
  • GA-cuba Rice and More than 100 Others Go “On the Record” for Ag Trade with Cuba

    Jan 13, 2017

    Yesterday, USA Rice, along with more than 100 state and national agriculture-related organizations and agribusinesses sent a letter to President-elect Trump and his team asking his administration to prioritize the removal of private financing and trade barriers for agricultural commodities and equipment. Full story
  • USA Rice Holds International Planning Conference

    Jan 13, 2017

    Leadership from within USA Rice's International Promotion Committee, as well as the USA Rice Council and USA Rice staff, gathered here this week to review international programs and priorities for the rice industry over the coming year. Full story
  • House Ag Committee Fully Stocked, Adds 11 New Members

    Jan 12, 2017

    In 1820, the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture consisted of seven Members of Congress solely representing the East Coast. Today, the powerful Committee consists of 46 Members with representation spreading across rural America, our cities, and even the U.S. Virgin Islands. Full story
  • Dietitians are Valued Voice for Rice with Consumers

    Jan 11, 2017

    U.S. shoppers consider their primary grocery store an ally in their health goals, and look to in-store retail dietitians to help navigate the grocery aisles to make healthier choices when it comes to food. Full story
  • Canada’s Kids Get Cooking with U.S. Rice

    Jan 10, 2017

    In an effort to capture the hearts and minds of tomorrow’s chefs and consumers, USA Rice conducted two Think Rice cooking competitions here, one for high school students and the other for elementary students enrolled in an after-school program. Full story
  • 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

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