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2024 Rose Parade Explore Louisiana float

Jan 02, 2024

Every inch of every float in the Rose Parade must be covered with flowers or other natural materials, such as leaves, seeds, bark, or rice. Full story

2023 USA Rice Outlook Photo Gallery

Dec 15, 2023

The 2023 USA Rice Outlook Conference lived up to the hype. We learned a lot, socialized even more, and had a fantastic time! Full story

CFTC Agricultural Advisory Committee Meets in Washington

Dec 15, 2023

The major discussion point for the meeting, however, was examining futures margining and the agricultural markets. Full story

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Outlook Conference Ends the Year with a Bang

Dec 15, 2023

The 2023 Conference featured the largest international contingent of attendees with more than forty from Central America, the Middle East, and Europe. Full story

In Memory: Samuel "Sammy" J. Noel

Dec 15, 2023

Sammy was a lifelong resident of Cow Island where he farmed rice, cattle, and crawfish for more than 40 years. Full story

Three people wearing hard hats standing in front of Producers Rice Mill

Saudi Importers Explore the Arkansas Rice Supply Chain

Dec 14, 2023

Saudi Arabia is a major market for U.S. long grain parboiled rice, and the seventh largest U.S. rice export market worldwide by value, with imports totaling 75,700 MT in 2022 with a value of $69 million. Full story

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USA Rice Meets with Paraguayan Rice Industry on Common Trade Policy Concerns

Dec 14, 2023

Paraguay is relatively new to growing rice, beginning less than 20 years ago with the introduction of vertically integrated production systems. Full story

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Rice Recognizes 2023 Industry Leaders

Dec 13, 2023

These annual recognitions, co-sponsored by Rice Farming magazine, Horizon Ag, and USA Rice, highlight some of the most positive achievements associated with the U.S. rice industry. Full story

U.S. Rice Breeders Showcase New Varieties at Quality Symposium

Dec 12, 2023

The session featured six breeders from the public universities and the private sector showcasing 26 U.S. rice varieties currently either in development or in production. Full story

Sunset-at-California rice field, Lundberg photo

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

Backside of rice bag featuring GITUSA info & graphic text about 80% of US rice being domestically grown

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

Cuban flag billowing in front of wooden porch

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

Central Am Trade Mission group shot in front of combine & grain cart at Reiners Farm in LA

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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