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2024 AFBF Convention Concludes, Keeps Favorable Policies for Rice Farmers

Jan 24, 2024

The annual convention allows Farm Bureau members to set their policy positions for the year and sets the organization’s advocacy parameters in Washington, DC. Full story

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Navigating Ag Labor on The Rice Stuff

Jan 23, 2024

Podcast hosts Michael Klein and Lesley Dixon interview Arkansas rice farmers Jennifer James and Joe Mencer about their experiences with the H2A temporary ag worker program. Full story

The $194 Billion Specialty Food Industry Gathers in Las Vegas to Share Bites and Insights

Jan 22, 2024

The 48th Winter Fancy Food Show runs through Wednesday with more than 1,200 food companies vying for the attention of retail and foodservice buyers, trendspotters, and the media. Full story

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2024 Crop Optimism Abounds at Annual CRC Grower Meetings

Jan 19, 2024

With the outlook of sufficient water for the 2024 crop year in California, growers are focused on profitability and long-term viability. Full story

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Texas Rice Meeting Covers Wide Range of Topics

Jan 18, 2024

The agenda included sessions on insecticides, water conservation, and production economics, as well as a discussion of hybrid variety performance. Full story

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Framework for Rice Sales to Iraq Proves Successful

Jan 17, 2024

Since 2021, the U.S. rice trade with Iraq has operated under an extremely successful framework bringing certainty to both the Iraqi food distribution system and U.S. farmers. Full story

Annual Arkansas Event Funds Scholarships

Jan 16, 2024

The annual Berry Pre-Coon Supper Reception honors former Arkansas Congressman Marion Berry and funds scholarships for students with an interest in public policy and public service. Full story

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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

2024 Rose Parade Explore Louisiana float

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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