• Rep.-Rick-Crawford, headshot SPCC Comes Around Again

    Jul 13, 2016

    EPA’s Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Rule for Farms is back in the works again. Originally finalized several years ago, Congress used the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) in 2014 to mandate a higher exemption threshold of 6,000 gallons from the original 1,320 gallons Full story
  • U.S. and Iraq Sign Rice MOU

    Jul 13, 2016

    This morning U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Stuart Jones signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Iraq's Trade Minister Salman al-Jumayli that provides new opportunities for U.S. rice to be purchased for the food ration system here. Full story
  • USDA Logo WASDE Report Released

    Jul 12, 2016

    U.S. 2016/17 all rice supplies are raised 12 million cwt to 309.9 million on a production increase that is partially offset by lower beginning stocks. Full story
  • USA Rice Staffer Bill Farmer Retires

    Jul 12, 2016

    Loyalty and perseverance were favorite words used by industry leaders to describe USA Rice staffer Bill Farmer at a ceremony here yesterday honoring his long career. Full story
  • Watering pipes flank a dirt road on Nat McKnight Field Report: Mississippi

    Jul 11, 2016

    Growers in the area were presumably celebrating slightly more than the average American over the Fourth of July weekend due to a much-needed rain following a 25 day long dry spell. Nat McKnight, a grower and member of the 2015-2017 Rice Leadership Development Class, reports that his rice, corn, and soybean crops are thriving, especially after the recent wet weather. Full story
  • First Anniversary of Reestablished Relations with Cuba

    Jul 08, 2016

    Yesterday, USA Rice staff attended a reception at the Embassy of the Republic of Cuba here to commemorate the first anniversary of reestablishing diplomatic relations between Cuba and the United States. Full story
  • Japan Steps Up Utilization of Rice in Animal Feeds

    Jul 08, 2016

    Japan, faced with an oversupply of rice, is moving to encourage use of rice, both domestically produced and imported, as livestock feed. According to a report from the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, last year Japan set a record for rice utilization in animal feeds, exceeding 1 million metric tons (1,173,000 MT), and surpassing the utilization rate of sorghum for the first time. In the period October 1, 2015 – March 31, 2016 rice utilization in compound feeds has averaged 5.3 percent, already 0.3 percent higher than total compound feed formulation for all of last year. Full story
  • Rep.-Rick-Crawford, headshot Rice Industry Cautiously Optimistic for Removal of Ag Financing Barriers with Cuba

    Jul 07, 2016

    In a swarm of legislative activity by Congress over the past three days, Rep. Rick Crawford (R-AR) last night withdrew his amendment to the House’s FY 2017 Financial Services Appropriations Bill that would have removed the restrictions on private financing by U.S. businesses for the sale of agricultural products to Cuba. Crawford’s effort to improve the underlying legislation had gained significant bipartisan support amongst several Members of Congress over the last two weeks since the amendment was first introduced. Full story
  • U.S. Rice Looks to Answer Call on USDA Food Assistance Grants

    Jul 06, 2016

    Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced its FY2016 food assistance grants. USDA will provide U.S. commodities and financial and technical support to food-insecure communities in Africa, Asia, and Central America through the Food for Progress Program and McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition (McGovern-Dole) Program, benefitting more than 6.1 million vulnerable people worldwide. U.S.-grown rice is expected to continue as a major player in both programs. Full story
  • Headshot of Mrs. Toshiko Satake 117th RMA Convention – Back to the Future

    Jul 05, 2016

    Founded in 1899, the USA Rice Millers’ Association (RMA) is one of the oldest agribusiness trade organizations in America and their 117th convention, held here last week, celebrated that endurance with the theme: RMA – Then and Now. RMA Chairman Robert Trahan peppered his remarks each day with facts about historic events from 1899 and attendees were encouraged to visit the RMA History Booth, set up in the Exhibit Hall, featuring old convention guides dating back to the 1920s and a photo gallery of past chairmen. Full story
  • IP-Middle East Ramadan Billboard-160705 Ramadan Kareem

    Jul 05, 2016

    During the Holy month of Ramadan, Muslims fast during the day. After sundown, they partake in large family feasts that feature rice-heavy traditional Arabic dishes. Rice consumption in the Muslim world always spikes during the observance, which is why USA Rice steps up promotions to increase awareness prior to the start of the holiday. This year, USA Rice partnered with local U.S. rice brands here to spread both the messages and the costs. Full story
  • Leadership Class at George Dunklin duck camp, standing in rice field Rice Leadership Class Completes Session II

    Jul 01, 2016

    The 2016/18 Rice Leadership Development Program class began their week of training in Chicago at the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), where they met with Fred Seamon, Senior Director, Commodity Research & Product Development. Seamon provided an overview on using the CBOT as a tool to reduce risk. Full story
  • Fantastic Weather, Technical Developments, Cuba, and the Rice Leadership Development Program Mark Louisiana Field Days

    Jun 30, 2016

    As growers know all too well, sometimes the weather just cooperates. Such was the case this week when torrential and dangerous rains in some areas during the day suddenly gave way to cool evenings and one of the mildest LSU Field Days most can remember. Full story
  • GA- Rice Reigns in Eagle Lake 160629 Rice Reigns in Eagle Lake

    Jun 29, 2016

    Yesterday, hundreds of Texas rice farmers gathered here for several meetings that led up to the 42nd Annual Rice Field Day hosted by Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension at the David R. Wintermann Rice Research Station. Full story
  • Rice Foundation Accepting Applications for 2017 Rice Leadership Development Program

    Jun 28, 2016

    The Rice Foundation is accepting applications for the 2017 Rice Leadership Development Program. Full story
  • Bob Cummings, headshot Trade Policy Featured at Louisiana Farm Bureau Rice Meeting

    Jun 27, 2016

    The Rice Advisory Committee of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation (LAFBF) held its annual meeting in conjunction with the 94th annual LAFBF convention here on Saturday. Full story
  • 19th Annual U.S.-Japan Rice Technical Meeting Held

    Jun 24, 2016

    Representatives of the U.S. and Japanese rice industries met here Wednesday and Thursday for the 19th annual U.S.-Japan rice technical meeting. Full story
  • USA Rice Relationship with Cuba Deepens

    Jun 23, 2016

    This morning, the minister counselor for the Cuban Embassy’s Economic and Trade Office in Washington, DC, Rubén Ramos Arrieta met with USA Rice staff to discuss details of the growing partnership between the U.S. rice industry and Cuba. Full story
  • ITP.w-Colombia-Delegation-at-Brantley-Farm-160623 Arkansas Hosts Colombia’s Fedearroz Delegation

    Jun 23, 2016

    Representatives of Fedearroz, the rice producers’ association of Colombia, continued their U.S. visit yesterday with a visit to the rice farm of USA Rice Chairman Dow Brantley here. Full story
  • Jamie-Warshaw,-testifying-before congressional hearing Past USA Rice Chairman Highlights Rice’s Role in Cuba

    Jun 22, 2016

    The Louisiana Álliance for Cuba met here today for the “Doing Business in Cuba Summit” where Farmers Rice Milling Company CEO Jamie Warshaw shared the rice industry’s perspective. Full story

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