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Outlook 2023 Focuses on the Americas; Deadlines Approach

Oct 13, 2023

One week to go to register for the 2023 USA Rice Outlook Conference at the discounted rate. Full story

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2023 FNCE Expo: Collaborating On Solutions To Improve The Nation’s Health

Oct 12, 2023

Participation at FNCE allows USA Rice to make personal connections with the various stakeholders responsible for supporting healthy lifestyles and shaping food policy. Full story

Sustainable Growth is Key at Anuga 2023

Oct 11, 2023

Touching base with USA Rice trade contacts at Anuga shows commitment to our markets and is an excellent way of meeting new contacts throughout the entire region. Full story

As Congress Tightens the Screws on India, The Rice Stuff Takes a Look

Oct 10, 2023

New legislation that focuses on Indian trade practices is the focus on the newest podcast episode. Full story

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USA Rice Hosts Private Event for Restaurateurs Ready to Take Business to the Next Level

Oct 06, 2023

This is the exact audience we need to be in front of, positioning U.S.-grown rice as a cost-effective catalyst for growth and USA Rice as a trusted partner for the foodservice industry. Full story

USA Rice Joins USDA Agribusiness Trade Mission to Chile

Oct 05, 2023

Customers in Chile are especially interested in U.S. consumer-oriented products providing U.S. exporters with many new and exciting opportunities. Full story

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Congress Honors Rice Stewardship Partnership

Oct 04, 2023

Since its inception, the Rice Stewardship Partnership has impacted more than 800,000 acres of rice on more than 1,000 farms. Full story

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USA Rice Attends First U.S.-Cuban Private Sector Business Conference

Oct 03, 2023

Nearly 100 business owners and entrepreneurs from Cuba representing the country’s burgeoning private sector participated in Expeditio USA No 1 to learn about opportunities to facilitate more trade with U.S. businesses. Full story

2018 Farm Bill Expires as Congress Drafts New Farm, Food Legislation

Oct 02, 2023

Lawmakers have publicly stated that an extension of the 2018 Farm Bill before September 30 was not needed, but that will be a different story come the end of 2023. Full story

USA Rice Applauds Congressional Action to Force India into Trade Compliance

Sep 29, 2023

This bill is a win for all of U.S. agriculture because what our trading partners and our export competition are doing has an effect on us, so we need to use all of our tools available to resolve the tipping of the scales. Full story

National Rice Month Finishing Strong

Sep 28, 2023

Countless events, promotions, and campaigns put U.S.-grown rice in the spotlight alongside all those involved in the journey from farm to fork. Full story

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USA Rice and Zojirushi - a Perfect Partnership for National Rice Month

Sep 27, 2023

Teaming up with Zojirushi to promote NRM and their newest rice cooking technology, encourages more ways to ‘rice’ and greater usage of the U.S.-grown grain. Full story

The Whole (Grain) Truth on The Rice Stuff

Sep 26, 2023

The newest episode of The Rice Stuff podcast rediscovers goodness with a return to “the old ways” of diet and promoting healthy eating that includes consumption of whole grains like brown rice. Full story

USA Rice Talks Improvements to U.S.-Cuba Relationship with Cuban President Díaz-Canel

Sep 25, 2023

The meeting with Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel was a unique opportunity to get in front of a foreign leader where there is much potential for new business and growth on both sides of the equation. Full story

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USA Rice and Ducks Unlimited Host 2023 Capitol Hill Reception, Celebrate Partnership’s 10th Anniversary

Sep 22, 2023

The Federal Duck Stamp Reception is one of the highlights on Capitol Hill each fall during National Rice Month, exhibiting the great conservation work of rice farmers, Ducks Unlimited, and our numerous partners. Full story

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Final Rice Farmer Assistance Program Payment Imminent

Sep 22, 2023

USDA plans to make these payments ahead of the end of the Federal fiscal year, which is September 30. Full story

Arkansas Rice Industry Donates to Arkansas Food Bank in Honor of Rice Month

Sep 21, 2023

As rice harvest continues, Arkansas growers try to be good stewards by giving a portion of their crop to hunger relief efforts in their state. Full story

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USA Rice Celebrates Carnival Season in the UK

Sep 20, 2023

People in the UK celebrate the carnival season, spending time outdoors with family and friends, enjoying barbecue and Afro-Caribbean dishes, using U.S. long grain parboiled rice as a key ingredient. Full story

U.S. Rice Promotions Travel Around Canada

Sep 19, 2023

U.S. rice is all over Canada in train stations, bus shelters, billboards, and restaurants. You just have to look up! Full story

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USA Rice Front and Center at 2023 Louisiana Food & Wine Festival

Sep 18, 2023

At the inaugural Louisiana Food & Wine Festival over the weekend, U.S. rice was served, sampled, and distributed. Full story

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