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From Grain to Plate: Influencers Showcase Canada's Love for U.S. Rice

Nov 06, 2023

Collaborations with influencers reinforce the ways U.S.-grown rice brings quality and sustainability to kitchens in homes and restaurants alike, reinforcing cultural bonds with Canada’s diverse communities. Full story

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USA Rice Reports to Arkansas Rice Research & Promotion Board

Nov 03, 2023

USA Rice staff shared highlights of the organization's promotion efforts, including the use of reverse trade missions to drive export business and the newly released K-12 foodservice cookbook. Full story

Betsy Ward Retiring as USA Rice CEO; Peter Bachmann Named Successor

Nov 02, 2023

Bachmann officially takes over as CEO on November 15 and Ward will remain on as an advisor through mid-December. Full story

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USA Rice Debuts K-12 Cookbook

Nov 01, 2023

These rice recipes were created specifically for school operators, by school operators so should prove to be popular among school foodservice teams. Full story

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Face-to-Face Meetings Crucial to Business Prospects in Central American Markets

Oct 31, 2023

Central America is among the top five export markets for U.S. rice, and more than $260,000 in rice sales are anticipated as a result of the business-to-business meetings during a recent U.S. trade mission. Full story

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Inbound Trade Mission Tours Rice Country in Arkansas

Oct 30, 2023

The international delegation traveled throughout the number one rice-producing state to learn about agriculture, Arkansas’s largest industry, and spent a whole day touring rice regions there. Full story

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Louisiana Keeps Celebrating with Yellow Rails & Rice Festival

Oct 27, 2023

An important aspect of this event is the chance to share the sustainability story of how the U.S. rice industry works to create pristine habitat for wildlife and waterfowl, all while producing a quality crop to feed the world. Full story

The Outlook for Outlook on The Rice Stuff

Oct 26, 2023

The podcast takes a deep dive into this year’s USA Rice Outlook Conference to give listeners a preview of what’s to come. Full story

Louisiana Rice District Rep. Mike Johnson Elected House Speaker

Oct 26, 2023

Speaker Mike Johnson is the first Speaker to represent a significant rice production area in well over three decades. Full story

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Ecuador -- New Market For U.S. Rough Rice Exports

Oct 25, 2023

The U.S. already had access to Ecuador for milled rice and annually has been shipping 100-200 tons of mostly medium grain. The last substantial shipment of rough rice was in 1998. Full story

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USDA Announces $2.3 Billion in New Trade Promotion & Food Aid Funds

Oct 24, 2023

The support was announced following a request by Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and John Boozman (R-AR), for use of the CCC Charter Act which authorizes the Secretary to use the CCC funds for discretionary purposes. Full story

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Family Tradition the Appropriate Theme of the 86th International Rice Festival

Oct 23, 2023

Crowley, Louisiana, became the center of the rice world last week with tens of thousands gathering to celebrate with four days of music, competitions, and more for the 86th International Rice Festival. Full story

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Optimistic Crop Outlook Thanks to Increased Production in Most Regions

Oct 20, 2023

Each fall USA Rice takes the opportunity to discuss the new year’s crop and market opportunities with USDA partners. Full story

USA Rice Discusses Farm Bill Priorities with Nation’s Crop Insurance Agents

Oct 19, 2023

The Crop Insurance Professionals Association conference this year focused on the Farm Bill among other issues impacting agriculture. Full story

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U.S. Rice Featured in Cooking Classes in Japan

Oct 18, 2023

USA Rice is sponsoring a series of cooking classes, both in-person and on-line, to introduce home cooks in Japan to dishes featuring U.S. medium grain. Full story

86th International Rice Festival Honors the Farming Family Tradition

Oct 17, 2023

Last weekend, the International Rice Festival kicked off the week of the festival by honoring those in the local rice industry presiding over this year’s events. Full story

Influencing the U.S. Rice Market in Saudi Arabia

Oct 16, 2023

USA Rice recently launched a multifaceted media campaign in Hyper Panda supermarkets across Saudi Arabia, the seventh largest export destination for U.S. rice in terms of value for 2022. Full story

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

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