• USA Rice Continues to Push for Open Trade with Cuba

    Feb 10, 2016

    The U.S. Agriculture Coalition for Cuba celebrated their one-year anniversary here today with a renewed call for action to lift the embargo between the United States and Cuba, and to ease the way for trade for U.S. agricultural products. Full story
  • Colombia Set to Import 200,000 MT Above Quota by July; Origin Unclear

    Feb 09, 2016

    Last week, USA Rice held high level meetings here with representatives of Induarroz (National Federation of Industrial Rice), Fedearroz (National Federation of Rice Producers), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service. Of utmost concern was Colombia’s announcement that it would import 200,000 MT of rice this year, above and beyond this year’s tariff rate quota import amount of 94,209 metric tons from the United States. Full story
  • Mississippi Rice Council Logo Mississippi Rice Council Meeting Thursday

    Feb 09, 2016

    Mark your calendars for the annual Mississippi Rice Council meeting on Thursday, February 11, at 10 a.m., at the Bolivar County Extension Office. USA Rice President & CEO Betsy Ward will report on USA Rice activities and Vice President of Government Affairs Ben Mosely will provide a legislative update. Lunch will be served immediately following the meeting. Full story
  • USDA Logo WASDE Report Released

    Feb 09, 2016

    There are no changes to this month’s 2015/16 U.S. rice supply and use projections. The all rice price is lowered $0.40 per cwt at the high end and $0.20 at the low end to a range of $12.50 to $13.30. The long-grain price is lowered $0.20 per cwt at the midpoint and the medium/short-grain price is lowered $0.60 per cwt at the midpoint. The price changes are made based on reported prices to date and expectations regarding prices for the remainder of the market year. Full story
  • Crowd around the USA Rice booth at Gin-Show-2015 Make Plans Now to Attend This Year’s Mid-South Farm & Gin Show

    Feb 08, 2016

    The Mid-South Farm & Gin Show returns to the Cook Convention Center here, February 26-27. One of the largest farm shows in the region, this event always draws a big crowd from all of the surrounding states in the Mid-South and Southeast who come to check out the latest equipment and machinery available to farmers in the region. Full story
  • China and Crop Insurance Topics Dominate Eudora Grower Meeting

    Feb 05, 2016

    About 80 growers from northeast Louisiana and southeast Arkansas attended a meeting in Eudora yesterday to hear policy and program updates from USA Rice and a presentation by William Cole, a crop insurance expert with Cole Agency, LLC. Full story
  • Betsy Ward presenting at the meeting in Jonesboro, Arkansas More Than 400 Attend Annual Arkansas Rice Meeting

    Feb 05, 2016

    More than 400 growers from around the region packed the Arkansas State University Convocation Center here for the annual gathering of the local rice industry. Full story
  • USA Rice Efforts Result in Congressional Action on Rice Food Aid

    Feb 05, 2016

    As reported in the USA Rice Daily January 8, 2016, Congress has made available an additional $250 million to assist with the Syrian refugee crisis. USA Rice immediately began working with allies in Congress to make the case for why U.S.-grown rice should be a part of the solution for this devastating humanitarian crisis. Full story
  • TPP Agreement Signed, Rice Concerns Remain

    Feb 04, 2016

    Trade Ministers from 12 nations signed the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement yesterday (Feb. 4 local time). U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman joined officials from Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, and Vietnam at the signing, which launches the formal start of the ratification process in many of the TPP countries. Full story
  • USA Rice on the Road in Louisiana

    Feb 04, 2016

    As growers hustle to complete their off-season meetings this month before the start of the 2016 planting season, USA Rice staff participated in meetings here of the Louisiana Rice Council, the Louisiana Rice Growers Association, and the Central Louisiana Rice Growers Association. Full story
  • Missouri Hosts First Rice Conservation Field Day

    Feb 04, 2016

    Yesterday morning, more than 50 rice farmers and conservation professionals gathered at the Delta Fisher Research Center in Portageville, Missouri, for the first ever Southeast Missouri Rice Conservation Field Day. Full story
  • ip-sokorea-minister-of-ag-lee-dongphil-160203 Korea Ships First Rice to China

    Feb 03, 2016

    News in South Korea today is that 30 tons of rice was loaded in containers at Gunsan port on January 29 headed to China, where the rice will be sold in Lotte Mart stores in Shanghai. Another 70 tons will follow in February with a total of 2,000 MT expected to be exported to China this year. Full story
  • Picture of crowd at NELA Rice Forum Northeast Louisianans Gearing Up for 2016 Rice Crop

    Feb 03, 2016

    Yesterday morning the Rayville Civic Center was standing-room only as more than 50 rice growers crowded the hall for the Northeast Louisiana Rice Forum. Full story
  • Three happy guys at the Slovak-oyster-supper Slovak Oyster Supper – Eat Good and Feel Good Doing It

    Feb 02, 2016

    In this small agricultural community north of Stuttgart, the annual Slovak Oyster Supper, a 50+ year tradition for many around the state, doesn’t disappoint but you’ve got to come prepared. Full story
  • ga-killer-bees-on-tumblr-160201 EPA Update: What’s Best for Pests

    Feb 01, 2016

    Last month, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released their 2014 review of pesticide residue levels on produce, grain, salmon, and infant formula, and found that 99 percent of the samples had residue levels below the EPA limit. A total of 314 rice samples were taken and none contained residues over the legally established tolerance limit. View the full report here. Full story
  • dp-rice-cakes-160129 Magazine Highlights USA Rice as Resource for Foodservice Professionals

    Jan 29, 2016

    USA Rice was highlighted as a resource to help restaurants bring out the best of menu items in a feature article entitled “Promoting the Positive” in Flavor & The Menu. The article described USA Rice and other commodity boards as important and credible resources and gave examples of information they provide to foodservice operators. Full story
  • cuban-cars-for-2016-ppt Financing for Cuba Trade OK’d, Ag Left Out

    Jan 28, 2016

    This week, the Obama administration announced a new Treasury rule that authorizes additional U.S. exports to Cuba and permits the private financing of these exports in an effort to strengthen trade relations not controlled by the Cuban government. In a joint announcement with the Secretary of the Treasury, Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker said the changes are designed to “strengthen civil society” in Cuba. Full story
  • Rice Industry Meetings Scheduled Next Week for Louisiana and Arkansas

    Jan 27, 2016

    Rice industry stakeholders will receive the latest information on opportunities and challenges in major markets at several meetings scheduled next week throughout Louisiana and Arkansas. Full story
  • Rice Leadership Grad Named Rice Farmer of the Year

    Jan 26, 2016

    Mark Isbell of North Little Rock, Arkansas, was named 2016 Rice Farmer of the Year at the Cotton & Rice Conference here. Isbell is part of a multi-generation rice farm in central Arkansas focused on zero-grade farming and rice behind rice rotation. He earned both a BA and an MA from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, where he teaches part time. Full story
  • Don Alexander In Memory: Don Alexander

    Jan 25, 2016

    USA Rice extends condolences to the family and friends of Don Alexander, of north-central Arkansas, who passed away on January 21. Full story

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