• IP-Rice-Chef-of-the-Year,-Mexico-151023 Rice Chef of the Year – Mexico City

    Oct 23, 2015

    This week, USA Rice hosted the 15th “Rice Chef of the Year” rice cooking contest at the Colegio Superior de Gastronomia, the first culinary institution in Latin America, with the participation of 21 professional chefs representing restaurants, hotels, banquet halls, and culinary institutions. The winners received generous prizes from the sponsors: La Vasconia, Bon Chef, Vinos Torres, Chocolates Lindt, Herdez, Simplot, and Editorial Mango. Full story
  • DP-Stop--Shop-Circular,-Sept-2015-151022 Giant and Stop & Shop SRDs Get Social

    Oct 23, 2015

    USA Rice’s partnership with supermarket dietitians (SRDs) continues to pay off in big ways. SRDs in Giant and Stop & Shop supermarkets throughout the East Coast and New England celebrated National Rice Month by promoting U.S.-grown rice to their customers using social media-based communications. Full story
  • IP-USA-Rice-Hosts-Fortified-Rice-Wkshp-151022 USA Rice Hosts Workshop on Fortified Rice

    Oct 22, 2015

    Yesterday, USA Rice hosted a fortified rice workshop here for more than 30 private voluntary organizations (PVOs), government agencies, USA Rice members, and other interested parties. Both the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) provided information on micronutrient fortification and the promising future for fortified rice in U.S. government feeding programs. Fortified rice provides eight essential micronutrients that can help growing, hungry children become healthier. Full story
  • Thai-Rice-Field with shelter, mountains in background International Rice Leadership Class Headed to Thailand

    Oct 22, 2015

    The Rice Leadership Development Program recently selected the 2015 International Rice Leadership class, and they will be heading to Thailand next week as part of their continuing education. Full story
  • GA-EQIP-Sign-up-Deadline,-MO-rice-field-151022 One Month Left for EQIP Sign-up in Louisiana and Missouri

    Oct 22, 2015

    Rice farmers in Louisiana and Missouri have less than one month to submit applications for the USDA’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) administered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). This EQIP sign-up period, specifically designated for farmers who regularly grow rice, is part of the USA Rice and Ducks Unlimited Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) project. Applications should be submitted to local NRCS field offices no later than November 20, 2015. Full story
  • ITP-WMP Subcmte-151021 World Market Price Subcommittee: PLC Payment Timelines and Trade

    Oct 21, 2015

    This morning, the World Market Price Subcommittee (WMP) met here with representatives from the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), the Farm Service Agency (FSA), the Economic Research Service (ERS), and the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) to discuss a variety of issues in the global rice trade affecting the U.S. rice industry. Full story
  • Paul-Johnson-kneeling on ground during tour of JohnPac facility #USARiceOutlook Contest: Week Two

    Oct 21, 2015

    Paul Johnson, a rice farmer from Welsh, Louisiana, is this week’s finalist in the #USARiceOutlook social media contest. A weekly winner will be announced every Wednesday until November 4, and will be in the running for the grand prize of a free registration to USA Rice’s Outlook Conference in New Orleans December 9-11. Full story
  • IP-Trade Show in Puerto Vallarta-151015 U.S. Rice Takes Center Stage at Food Service Show in Mexico

    Oct 20, 2015

    Earlier this month, USA Rice was a sponsor of Vallarta-Nayarit Gastronomica, a premier trade show here that attracts gastronomic personalities from all over Mexico as well as top international chefs. These food service professionals gather to participate in live cooking shows and specialized workshops, and to propose culinary innovations for their peers at culinary institutions throughout Mexico. Full story
  • Iraq Update: Chaos Still Reigns

    Oct 19, 2015

    Amid reports of corruption centered around rice tenders conducted by the Iraqi Minister of Trade (MoT), USA Rice has learned a court order was issued over the weekend to arrest the Iraqi Trade Minister and his brother to be investigated for corruption. It remains unclear how this latest shake up will affect the pending or future tenders. A new tender that was to be announced today has been postponed and, according to the Director General of the Grain Board of Iraq, a new tender will be issued either later this week or next regardless of this new situation. Full story
  • Chef de Riz 2015 award winners hold ribbons and plaques Chef de Riz Named at International Rice Festival

    Oct 19, 2015

    Competition was fierce at the 79th annual International Rice Festival’s Rice and Creole Cookery Contest sponsored by USA Rice last Friday. Hometown standout Jill Villejoin won the title of Chef de Riz (cooker of rice) based not only on her cooking expertise but also her rice knowledge, including the nutritional value, cooking qualities, and types and varieties. Full story
  • IP-Iraq Chaos, Stan Laurel Scratching Head-151016 U.S. Rice Sale Lost Amongst Chaos at Iraqi Ministry of Trade

    Oct 16, 2015

    Yesterday USA Rice learned that Iraq’s Ministry of Trade (MoT) cancelled the sale of 30,000 MT of U.S. rice that was awarded under the last tender. This move was anticipated because the U.S.-origin award was made to an Indian company with no previous record of exporting U.S. rice and at a bid price well below offers of U.S. rice from a U.S. firm and a U.K. firm. The MoT retained the award of 50,000 MT of Indian-origin rice bid by a second Indian company. Full story
  • DP-HEB - My Health Wellness Magazine-151016 H-E-B Dietitians Report National Rice Month Promotion Success

    Oct 16, 2015

    Supermarket dietitians (SRD) at H-E-B stores celebrated National Rice Month during September with an integrated promotion campaign that included the store magazine, text messages to consumers, and recipe demonstrations. Full story
  • IP-Anuga 2015, Hartwig & JPSchepens-151015 Anuga 2015: Understanding Challenges Facing U.S. Rice in Europe

    Oct 15, 2015

    Participating in Anuga 2015, the world’s largest food show wrapping up here, brings many questions to mind. “Is the gluten free trend continuing to grow in Europe and will this create opportunities for U.S. rice?” “Why are we now adding aloe to drinks, is this a thing?” and “What will it take for U.S. grown long grain rice to return to the European market?” Full story
  • Blake Gerard and Family standing in field wearing Think Rice shirts A Picture and a Post – Worth a Thousand Words

    Oct 14, 2015

    Fields of gold extending into the horizon, combines rolling across vast acres of farm land, and diverse wildlife drifting in and out of view among swaying stalks of rice -- these characteristic signs of harvest are familiar to rice farmers, but are foreign to most Americans who are far removed from the agricultural industry. Most people don’t even realize rice is grown here. During the recent harvest, pictures and videos from farmers in all six rice-producing states flooded social media sites, and with consumers’ increasing interest in understanding where and how their food is grown, USA Rice saw an educational opportunity to use these images to provide an exclusive glimpse into the world of rice farming in the United States during National Rice Month. Full story
  • Mark Isbell and son, Sam, in a combine #USARiceOutlook Contest: Week One

    Oct 14, 2015

    Mark Isbell, a rice farmer from Little Rock, Arkansas is the first finalist selected in the #USARiceOutlook social media contest. A weekly winner will be announced every Wednesday until November 4, and will be in the running for the grand prize of a free registration to USA Rice’s Outlook Conference in New Orleans December 9-11. Full story
  • IP-Anuga, Hartwig & Scuse-151013 USA Rice at World’s Largest Food Show

    Oct 13, 2015

    USA Rice and several member companies are participating in Anuga 2015 here, the world’s largest food and beverage trade fair where new products, innovations, food trends, and old favorites are on display. USA Rice has been exhibiting at Anuga for more than twenty years, and as in years past, all forms of U.S. rice are on display, from long grain white, brown, and parboiled, to Calrose, and even wild rice. Full story
  • GA-Court Rules Nationwide Stay on WOTUS-151009 Court Rules Nationwide Stay on WOTUS

    Oct 09, 2015

    This morning, by a 2-1 vote, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals stayed the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule nationwide, until it determines whether it has jurisdiction over the petitions for review. Full story
  • 2014-16 Rice Leadership Class at a California factory tour wearing protective gear Rice Leadership Class Session III: California in Their Own Words

    Oct 09, 2015

    Who wouldn't want to spend a week here getting an overview of California's rice marketing and production practices, crop diversity, conservation and environmental issues, and a close-up look at the state's rice harvest? It's an itinerary any young rice farmer would love. Full story
  • WTO Flag China WTO Compliance Front and Center

    Oct 08, 2015

    USA Rice was represented yesterday at a public hearing held by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) on China's compliance with its obligations to the World Trade Organization (WTO). Full story
  • GA-Senator Boozman on 2015 NRM-151008 Senator Boozman Closes out National Rice Month Recognition in Congress

    Oct 08, 2015

    Yesterday, Senator John Boozman (R-AR) addressed his colleagues from the Floor of the Senate and gave a salute to the rice industry as it celebrated the 25th Anniversary of National Rice Month in September. Full story

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