• Mike Conaway House Agriculture Committee Looks at Global Subsidies

    Jun 05, 2015

    The House Committee on Agriculture held a hearing this week to review and discuss the trade distorting impact of farm subsidies in other countries and whether these subsidies may result in violations of subsidy rules in the World Trade Organization (WTO). Full story
  • NRM USA Rice Unveils New National Rice Month Logo

    Jun 04, 2015

    This September, the U.S. rice industry celebrates the 25th anniversary of National Rice Month (NRM). To commemorate the occasion, USA Rice has developed a special edition 25th anniversary logo inspired by the new Think Rice logos. Full story
  • Man demonstrates lab equipment to group of men watching Rice Foundation Accepting Applications for 2016 Rice Leadership Development Program

    Jun 03, 2015

    The Rice Foundation is accepting applications for the 2016 Rice Leadership Development Program. Rice producers or industry-related professionals between the ages of 25 and 45 are eligible to apply for the program. The application deadline is October 3. Full story
  • Consumer favorite Riviana Foods Buys RiceTec's RiceSelect Brand

    Jun 03, 2015

    Ebro Foods, parent company of Riviana Foods, Inc., announced today it has acquired the U.S. consumer rice business division of RiceTec AG and RiceTec, Inc. which manufactures and markets products under the brand RiceSelect® in a deal valued at $45 million. Full story
  • Riceland Food US Rice Industry Weighs in on Impact of Trade with Cuba

    Jun 02, 2015

    Today the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) held a public hearing for their section 332 study entitled "Overview of Cuban Imports of Goods and Services and Effects of U.S. Restrictions." Terry Harris of Riceland Foods represented USA Rice on the first panel. Full story
  • Paul T. Combs and Dow Brantley USA Rice Updates Congress on Rural Economy

    Jun 02, 2015

    This morning the House Committee on Agriculture's Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management held a public hearing on the financial health of farm country. Dow Brantley, chairman of the USA Rice Federation, and Paul T. Combs, a past chairman of the USA Rice Producers' Group, were two of the five witnesses offering testimony. Full story
  • Senator Wicker Addresses 80th Annual Delta Council Meeting from a podium Senator Wicker Addresses 80th Annual Delta Council Meeting

    Jun 01, 2015

    CLEVELAND, MS -- Roger Wicker, U.S. Senator for Mississippi delivered the keynote address at the 80th Annual Delta Council meeting here on May 29. Wicker praised the Delta Council for the broad scope of their activities and the impact the organization has had in the region, and reaffirmed his commitment to Mississippi's agriculture industry which is deeply rooted in the Delta. Full story
  • Rice pens, stickers, license plates and coozies on display Rice Rocks Riverfest

    Jun 01, 2015

    LITTLE ROCK, AR -- The Arkansas Rice Council represented the rice industry as a sponsor of the annual Riverfest celebration held here over Memorial Day Weekend. Riverfest, the largest family festival held in Little Rock, served as an ideal platform to encourage the public to get rice on their minds -- and on their plates. Full story
  • Busy booth USA Rice at Seoul Food and Hotel Show; Interest in U.S.-Grown Rice for Manufacturing

    May 29, 2015

    Earlier this month, USA Rice opened its popular booth in the U.S. pavilion of the Seoul Food & Hotel Korea exhibition here. The show is Korea's longest running, and Asia's third largest, food trade show with more than 40,000 attendees from 39 countries. Full story
  • Cleared by State Cuba Removed from State Terrorism List

    May 29, 2015

    The State Department has announced that Cuba will no longer be designated as a state sponsor of terrorism effective immediately. Full story
  • DP - Grain Industry Urges Continued Positive Grain Recommendations in 2015 Dietary Guidelines 2 150528 Grain Industry Urges Continued Positive Grain Recommendations in 2015 Dietary Guidelines

    May 28, 2015

    As we move closer to updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the Grain Chain coalition, of which USA Rice is a member, submitted written comments earlier this month to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on the Scientific Report of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. Full story
  • Adjacent? You tell us WOTUS Revisited

    May 27, 2015

    Late yesterday, USA Rice staff were invited to a meeting with EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy and others to discuss the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule (now titled the Clean Water Rule). Full story
  • No U.S. rice past this point...yet Phytosanitary Deal with China Still Not Complete

    May 26, 2015

    A phytosanitary agreement between the United States and China that would clear the way for U.S.-grown rice to start flowing into China has been in the works for almost a decade, but a final agreement continues to elude negotiators. Full story
  • One day the student shall become the master U.S. Rice at the Smithsonian Museum

    May 22, 2015

    Last week, USA Rice attended a sushi-centric event held at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. More than 150 people attended the sold out "Sushi for Sale" event that explored how sushi, a Japanese delicacy, has transformed into a mainstream American favorite. Full story
  • 2014 NRM Scholarship winner Nicholas Schafer holds big $4K check USA Rice, Dow AgroSciences Team Up on National Rice Month Scholarships; $8,500 in Awards Available

    May 21, 2015

    Dow AgroSciences continues its commitment to the agriculture industry by sponsoring the USA Rice Federation National Rice Month Scholarship Program, expanding the opportunity from students in U.S.-rice producing counties to students in all U.S. rice-producing states. Full story
  • Rice One-on-One with ITC Rice Industry Study

    May 20, 2015

    Yesterday USA Rice hosted a briefing by members of the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) research team that conducted the yearlong study on the factors and policies affecting the global competitiveness of the U.S. rice industry. Full story
  • They ShopRite? Shop Rice!

    May 20, 2015

    This month, USA Rice is working with registered dietitians to promote U.S.-grown rice through the Live Right program at ShopRite, a chain of more than 250 grocery stores in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Full story
  • USA Rice Cooks Up Contacts at Restaurant Convention

    May 19, 2015

    CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – USA Rice staff were among the more than 65,000 foodservice professionals at the National Restaurant Association 2015 Show here this year. More than 2,000 exhibitors showed off all manner of foods, drinks, equipment, and gadgets for the restaurant industry. Full story
  • COOL Regulation, US-Canada-Mexico WTO Rules Against COOL

    May 18, 2015

    WASHINGTON, DC -- This morning, the World Trade Organization (WTO) Appellate Body made public its ruling on the United States' Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) regulation on certain muscle cuts of meat, citing that the regulation violates international trade rules and has caused harm to Canada and Mexico, which complained to the WTO. Full story
  • Mexico Promotions Highlight U.S. Rice - Sanborns Poster Mexico Heralds Return of USA Rice’s “Paella Wednesday” Promo

    May 15, 2015

    USA Rice’s wildly successful "Paella Wednesday" program is back. This year’s promotion, which runs from May through December, is being conducted at Sanborns, a major department store chain with more than 100 restaurants in Mexico City and the Metropolitan area frequented by approximately one million customers each month. Full story

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