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Texas Farmer Testifies on Impact of Solar Farms on Rice Production

Feb 01, 2024

Land that would traditionally have been devoted to rice and other row crop production has been lost to the installation of solar farms in the last couple of years. Full story

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USA Rice Washington Staff Visits the Pelican State

Jan 31, 2024

USA Rice Washington staff brought a break in the recent rain in Louisiana for industry visits and to talk about the crop year ahead. Full story

In Memory: Henry Kalfsbeek

Jan 31, 2024

Henry's positive, gracious, caring, and humble persona, along with his tireless work ethic, was admirable. He will be missed dearly. Full story

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Drinking In Japanese Culture at Shōchū Tasting

Jan 30, 2024

Shōchū, a traditional Japanese spirit distilled from vegetables and grains, such as rice, can be enjoyed straight, on the rocks, or as a base for imaginative cocktails. Full story

Consumers Want a Lot, But What Will They Pay For?

Jan 29, 2024

Consumer attitudes were analyzed and discussed at the recent Fancy Food Winter Show and rice sees good news. Full story

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USA Rice Welcomes Back Sean Mullen, Director of Finance, and Honors Jim Guinn’s Retirement

Jan 26, 2024

While Sean Mullen jumps back into USA Rice work, Jim Guinn will be retiring at the end of the month. Full story

$MS\.w-Welcome-New-Mbrs-240125-1$ New USA Rice Members Add to All-Encompassing Industry Representation

Jan 25, 2024

As an organization, USA Rice has always been about representing the entire industry, up and down the supply chain from the farm to the end user. Full story

2024 AFBF Convention Concludes, Keeps Favorable Policies for Rice Farmers

Jan 24, 2024

The annual convention allows Farm Bureau members to set their policy positions for the year and sets the organization’s advocacy parameters in Washington, DC. Full story

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Navigating Ag Labor on The Rice Stuff

Jan 23, 2024

Podcast hosts Michael Klein and Lesley Dixon interview Arkansas rice farmers Jennifer James and Joe Mencer about their experiences with the H2A temporary ag worker program. Full story

The $194 Billion Specialty Food Industry Gathers in Las Vegas to Share Bites and Insights

Jan 22, 2024

The 48th Winter Fancy Food Show runs through Wednesday with more than 1,200 food companies vying for the attention of retail and foodservice buyers, trendspotters, and the media. Full story

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2024 Crop Optimism Abounds at Annual CRC Grower Meetings

Jan 19, 2024

With the outlook of sufficient water for the 2024 crop year in California, growers are focused on profitability and long-term viability. Full story

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Texas Rice Meeting Covers Wide Range of Topics

Jan 18, 2024

The agenda included sessions on insecticides, water conservation, and production economics, as well as a discussion of hybrid variety performance. Full story

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Framework for Rice Sales to Iraq Proves Successful

Jan 17, 2024

Since 2021, the U.S. rice trade with Iraq has operated under an extremely successful framework bringing certainty to both the Iraqi food distribution system and U.S. farmers. Full story

Annual Arkansas Event Funds Scholarships

Jan 16, 2024

The annual Berry Pre-Coon Supper Reception honors former Arkansas Congressman Marion Berry and funds scholarships for students with an interest in public policy and public service. Full story

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USA Rice Meets With Costa Rican Rice Importers

Jan 12, 2024

Rice production in Costa Rica has drastically decreased over the past several years after a reduction in tariffs, from 35 percent on rough and milled rice from all origins to 3.5 and 4 percent, respectively. Full story

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USA Rice Plans for 2024 International Market and Promotion Activities

Jan 11, 2024

USA Rice leadership has developed a proposed 2024 MAP/FMD budget that will be presented for approval to the USA Rice International Promotion Committee. Full story

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Winter Rice Calendar

Jan 10, 2024

Save the date for rice-related events and meetings. Full story

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The Rice Stuff Looks Back at Outlook

Jan 09, 2024

The 2023 USA Rice Outlook Conference may have ended one month ago, but the lessons from speakers and sessions are still being unpacked in the latest episode of The Rice Stuff podcast. Full story

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USA Rice Welcomes New International Trade Policy Director

Jan 08, 2024

Karah Fissel has joined USA Rice as the new director for international trade policy, and her first week will be spent traveling to Costa Rica for the International Promotion Planning Committee meetings. Full story

Newscast Thinks Rice During Holiday Season

Jan 05, 2024

Last month, USA Rice hit local news to promote U.S.-grown rice to consumers gearing up for the holiday season with media segments conducted in partnership with the mid-Atlantic grocery chain Weis Markets. Full story

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