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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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Timely Promotions in Haiti’s Second Largest City Coincide with Annual Celebration

Sep 15, 2023

USA Rice partnered with one of the largest brands of U.S. rice in Haiti in a promotion that combines a billboard campaign with participation in last month's food festival in Cap-Haitien, the country's second largest city. Full story

Inland Cape Rice CEO Sam-Schneider gives DGA testimony via Zoom

Missouri Rice Farmer Testifies to Dietary Guidelines Committee

Sep 14, 2023

Rice farmer Sam Schneider was chosen out of thousands who applied to testify to deliver the industry message about the nutritional benefits of rice consumption. Full story

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August is for Advocacy for USA Rice Members

Sep 13, 2023

Every year during the August Recess, USA Rice members volunteer to spend their own time advocating for U.S. rice industry priorities with visiting legislators. Full story

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A Carolina Comeback on The Rice Stuff

Sep 12, 2023

The Rice Stuff podcast explores rice's roots in coastal Carolina, from historic, 300-year old cultivation practices to the revival of heirloom varieties produced there today. Full story

2023 USA Rice Sustainability Award Nominations Open

Sep 11, 2023

The award committee is accepting nominations through October 13, and the award will be presented at the USA Rice Outlook Conference in Indian Wells, California, this December. Full story

USA Rice Presents at Federation of European Rice Millers Convention

Sep 08, 2023

The biannual convention featured presentations covering a wide range of topics impacting the rice industry in the EU. Full story

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USDA World Agriculture Outlook Board Tours Mid-South Rice Industry

Sep 07, 2023

Members of the USDA World Agriculture Outlook Board spend much of their time researching rice but until last week, many had never seen a working rice farm. Full story

Senate Ag Leaders Urge CCC Investment for Farmers through International Promotion and Food Aid

Sep 06, 2023

Resources available under the CCC can be directed to strengthen trade opportunities, increase revenue streams, and help producers grow and thrive in a global economy. Full story

Survey Shows Growing Consumer Interest and Consumption of Whole Grains

Sep 05, 2023

Whole grain rice is in the top three of most commonly consumed whole grains and in the top three of whole grain categories that consumers wish they ate more of on a regular basis. Full story

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