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USA Rice Meets With Costa Rican Rice Importers

Jan 12, 2024

Rice production in Costa Rica has drastically decreased over the past several years after a reduction in tariffs, from 35 percent on rough and milled rice from all origins to 3.5 and 4 percent, respectively. Full story

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USA Rice Plans for 2024 International Market and Promotion Activities

Jan 11, 2024

USA Rice leadership has developed a proposed 2024 MAP/FMD budget that will be presented for approval to the USA Rice International Promotion Committee. Full story

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Winter Rice Calendar

Jan 10, 2024

Save the date for rice-related events and meetings. Full story

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The Rice Stuff Looks Back at Outlook

Jan 09, 2024

The 2023 USA Rice Outlook Conference may have ended one month ago, but the lessons from speakers and sessions are still being unpacked in the latest episode of The Rice Stuff podcast. Full story

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USA Rice Welcomes New International Trade Policy Director

Jan 08, 2024

Karah Fissel has joined USA Rice as the new director for international trade policy, and her first week will be spent traveling to Costa Rica for the International Promotion Planning Committee meetings. Full story

Newscast Thinks Rice During Holiday Season

Jan 05, 2024

Last month, USA Rice hit local news to promote U.S.-grown rice to consumers gearing up for the holiday season with media segments conducted in partnership with the mid-Atlantic grocery chain Weis Markets. Full story

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FECARROZ Gets Down to Business at USA Rice Outlook Conference

Jan 04, 2024

USA Rice conducts promotional activities in FECARROZ countries (El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and Nicaragua) to increase consumption and consumer awareness of U.S.-origin rice and the brands that source it. Full story

USA Rice Joins National Black Growers Council Meeting to Celebrate Collaboration on Climate Smart Projects

Jan 03, 2024

More than a meeting, this is a gathering of like-minded individuals coming together to celebrate achievements, share knowledge, and dedicate themselves to a broader purpose. Full story

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Rice and Roses – A New Year’s Tradition

Jan 02, 2024

Every inch of every float in the Rose Parade must be covered with flowers or other natural materials, such as leaves, seeds, bark, or rice. Full story

2023 USA Rice Outlook Photo Gallery

Dec 15, 2023

The 2023 USA Rice Outlook Conference lived up to the hype. We learned a lot, socialized even more, and had a fantastic time! Full story

CFTC Agricultural Advisory Committee Meets in Washington

Dec 15, 2023

The major discussion point for the meeting, however, was examining futures margining and the agricultural markets. Full story

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Outlook Conference Ends the Year with a Bang

Dec 15, 2023

The 2023 Conference featured the largest international contingent of attendees with more than forty from Central America, the Middle East, and Europe. Full story

In Memory: Samuel "Sammy" J. Noel

Dec 15, 2023

Sammy was a lifelong resident of Cow Island where he farmed rice, cattle, and crawfish for more than 40 years. Full story

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Saudi Importers Explore the Arkansas Rice Supply Chain

Dec 14, 2023

Saudi Arabia is a major market for U.S. long grain parboiled rice, and the seventh largest U.S. rice export market worldwide by value, with imports totaling 75,700 MT in 2022 with a value of $69 million. Full story

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USA Rice Meets with Paraguayan Rice Industry on Common Trade Policy Concerns

Dec 14, 2023

Paraguay is relatively new to growing rice, beginning less than 20 years ago with the introduction of vertically integrated production systems. Full story

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Rice Recognizes 2023 Industry Leaders

Dec 13, 2023

These annual recognitions, co-sponsored by Rice Farming magazine, Horizon Ag, and USA Rice, highlight some of the most positive achievements associated with the U.S. rice industry. Full story

U.S. Rice Breeders Showcase New Varieties at Quality Symposium

Dec 12, 2023

The session featured six breeders from the public universities and the private sector showcasing 26 U.S. rice varieties currently either in development or in production. Full story

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USA Rice Recognizes Leaders in Conservation and Sustainability

Dec 11, 2023

The U.S. rice industry bolsters its longstanding commitment to conservation and sustainability each year by recognizing industry leaders to showcase their stewardship efforts in preserving wildlife habitat and efficient use of natural resources. Full story

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2024/26 Leadership Development Program Class Announced

Dec 08, 2023

The class is comprised of seven rice industry professionals selected by a committee of agribusiness leaders. Full story

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2023 USA Rice Outlook Conference in Full Swing

Dec 07, 2023

Exciting speakers and more than nine hours of outstanding educational sessions make the time spent in Indian Wells truly impactful to you, your bottom line, and your business. Full story

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