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USA Rice Recognizes Leaders in Conservation and Sustainability

Dec 11, 2023

The U.S. rice industry bolsters its longstanding commitment to conservation and sustainability each year by recognizing industry leaders to showcase their stewardship efforts in preserving wildlife habitat and efficient use of natural resources. Full story

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2024/26 Leadership Development Program Class Announced

Dec 08, 2023

The class is comprised of seven rice industry professionals selected by a committee of agribusiness leaders. Full story

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2023 USA Rice Outlook Conference in Full Swing

Dec 07, 2023

Exciting speakers and more than nine hours of outstanding educational sessions make the time spent in Indian Wells truly impactful to you, your bottom line, and your business. Full story

USA Rice to Sponsor 2024 International Temperate Rice Conference

Dec 06, 2023

The meeting includes keynote speakers, symposia, research discipline panels, and poster sessions. The highlight of the 2024 conference is a tour of the rice production region of southwest Louisiana. Full story

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Weis Markets Retail Partnership Puts U.S. Rice on Holiday Tables

Dec 05, 2023

Promotions are crucial in positioning rice as a holiday staple ingredient at the ground level and Weis Markets is a perfect partner in this effort. Full story

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USA Rice, USACC Advocate for Improved Relations with Cuba

Dec 04, 2023

Limited U.S. rice sales from U.S. exporters to Cuba have occurred in recent months because of the growth of the private sector generating income that allows for cash-up-front payments. Full story

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USA Rice Outlook Meeting App Goes Live

Dec 01, 2023

The app will help attendees read about sessions and presenters, build a personalized schedule, connect with fellow attendees and speakers, and access presentation materials. Full story

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Seminar Highlights Global Rice Production Sustainability Practices

Nov 30, 2023

Webinar presenters Zoomed in from Thailand, Australia, the United Kingdom, and the U.S. – a testament to how important sustainability is to the global rice industry. Full story

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USA Rice Joins State Rice Groups in Chorus of Concerns Over 2022 Emergency Relief Program

Nov 29, 2023

USA Rice is urging USDA to alter the current program calculations in a manner that more fully meets the needs of all producers. Full story

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The Rice Stuff Goes on a Mission

Nov 28, 2023

New podcast episode gets the details on a recent reverse trade mission through the mid-South with Central American importers. Full story

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CFTC Commissioner Joins USA Rice Meeting to Discuss Ag Futures Markets

Nov 27, 2023

CFTC's Caroline Pham joined a recent meeting of the USA Rice Futures Contract Working Group to talk about the role of the CFTC, recent CFTC activities, and agriculture futures markets. Full story

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Home for the Holidays with U.S.-Grown Rice

Nov 22, 2023

The holidays are upon us and U.S.-grown rice is here to enhance your festivities with a roundup of some of our favorite recipes to help you celebrate the rice way. Full story

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Lifestyles of the Rice & Famous

Nov 21, 2023

Meet this year's NRM Video Contest grand prize winner! All the award-winning entries will be screened at the 2023 USA Rice Outlook Conference Awards Luncheon in Indian Wells next month. Full story

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International Leadership Session Goes “Down Under” for a Rice Tour of Australia

Nov 20, 2023

The 2023 International Rice Leadership Development Class was granted open access to all aspects of the Australian rice industry, hosted by knowledgeable SunRice staff, innovative Australian farmers, and forward-thinking breeders and researchers. Full story

New Regional Agricultural Promotion Program Hot Topic at USAEDC 2023

Nov 17, 2023

USA Rice’s systems-based approach for conservation practices really made a lot of sense to the audience and they loved the idea that ducks are our cover crop. Full story

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Louisiana Growers Wrap Up the 2023 Season with Meetings and Fellowship

Nov 16, 2023

Local meetings allow growers time to network and discuss issues unique to their areas ahead of the USA Rice Outlook Conference and the quickly approaching holiday break. Full story

Congress Votes to Extend 2018 Farm Bill

Nov 16, 2023

The Farm Bill extension provides some level of certainty to producers for the 2024 crop year. Congress hopes to pass a full five-year reauthorization within the first half of next year. Full story

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Emergency Relief Program 2022 is Bad Not Just for Farmers Suffering Losses, But for the Future of Effective U.S. Farm Policy

Nov 15, 2023

A clarion call for Congress to be as prescriptive as possible when developing language under the Farm Bill, disaster aid programs, or any other program designed to help farmers. Full story

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New Podcast Episode: Voices of the International Rice Festival

Nov 14, 2023

Podcast host Michael Klein recounts his whirlwind experience at the 86th International Rice Festival where he had the chance to catch up with some of the event’s most prestigious guests. Full story

USA Rice Joins Ag Groups Going On The Offensive to Ask for WTO Market Access Proposal

Nov 13, 2023

Tariffs are the single largest barrier to U.S. rice entering markets throughout the world and so engagement on market access means removal of those impediments that would help to facilitate more trade. Full story

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