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Guatemala Trade Mission Applications Due Tomorrow

Dec 02, 2024

Trade missions provide a valuable platform for U.S. agribusinesses to strengthen ties with key stakeholders in international markets. Full story

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Staff Retreat Includes Rest, Relaxation, and Rice

Nov 27, 2024

USA Rice staff found time to meet up in southwest Louisiana for good food, good company, and a bit of adventure. Full story

Dr. Ronnie Levy & Queen Isabella Hardy try their hand at threshing rice the old-fashioned way

The Rice Stuff Covers the 87th International Rice Festival

Nov 26, 2024

Podcast co-host Lesley Dixon recounts her adventures at this year's International Rice Festival from judging cooking competitions to VIP seats on the parade route. Full story

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USA Rice Members in DC Attend Reception at Cuban Embassy

Nov 26, 2024

Although current trade with Cuba is limited, the evening served as a reminder of the potential for growth and collaboration between U.S. agriculture and Cuban consumers. Full story

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Fall Fly-in Pushes for Meaningful Farm Bill, Farmer Economic Assistance

Nov 25, 2024

Rice industry representatives from all sectors traveled here in a final push to get the Farm Bill across the finish line in the lame duck Congress. Full story

Annual USAEDC Workshop Goes to the Roots of Global Agriculture

Nov 22, 2024

The USAEDC's workshop theme, "Getting Back to the Roots," focused on core values like collaboration, sustainability, and innovation. Full story

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Rice Leadership Development Class Graduates, Suits Up for Farm Bill Fly-In

Nov 21, 2024

The newly minted graduates joined their home state delegations making visits on Capitol Hill to speak with legislators during a recent DC Fly-In. Full story

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USA Rice Shares Industry Sustainability Successes at U.N. Climate Conference

Nov 20, 2024

USA Rice joined more than 200 member countries and 32,000 private sector participants at COP29, the U.N. climate conference in Azerbaijan. Full story

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USA Rice Serves Up Food and Hospitality at the 2024 Shanghai Global Food Trade Show

Nov 19, 2024

USA Rice joined the more than 3,000 exhibitors at the three-day event showcasing food and catering industries in China. Full story

New Prime Minister in Haiti Tasked with Addressing Political Instability

Nov 18, 2024

Alix Didier Fils-Aimé assumed office following the departure of former Prime Minister Garry Conille, who was removed by Haiti's nine-member transitional presidential council. Full story

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Rice Cooperatives Share Year-End Results at Annual Meetings

Nov 15, 2024

In the last week, both Producers Rice Mill and Riceland Foods held annual membership meetings to share results of the 2023-24 year along with plans for the future. Full story

USA Rice Rolls Out New Recipes for K-12 Foodservice

Nov 14, 2024

The updated cookbook, Reimagined Rice Meals for Schools, is available both in-print and digitally, and was recently distributed to various K-12 foodservice audiences. Full story

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Rice Leadership Alumni Tour Thailand Rice Industry

Nov 13, 2024

Last month, Rice Leadership alumni visited traditional markets, research centers, and farms in Thailand to understand the rice production process and its cultural significance there. Full story

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Young Rice Brands on The Rice Stuff

Nov 12, 2024

Listen in to the current podcast episode, “So You Want to Start a Rice Brand?” to learn how two entrepreneurs have done just that. Full story

In Memory: Caroline Ottis

Nov 12, 2024

Known for her kind, compassionate heart and welcoming personality, Caroline will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, loyal friend, and deeply faith-filled woman. Full story

USTR Takes a Third Swing at India, with New Allies

Nov 12, 2024

USTR has filed a third counter notification against India for their price supports that are more than eight times the agreed to levels. Full story

U.S. Rice Makes Another Sale to Iraq

Nov 06, 2024

Rice exports to Iraq are back on track following a hiccough. Full story

Panama Reopens Market for U.S. Milled Rice

Nov 05, 2024

Following meetings with Representative Rick Crawford (R-AR), Panama has reopened its market for U.S. milled rice under the U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement (TPA). Full story

Latest U.S. Rice Domestic Usage Report Now Available

Nov 04, 2024

USA Rice released the annual U.S. Rice Domestic Usage Report today, tracking domestic shipments and consumption of U.S. milled rice from August 2022 through July 2023. Full story

Rain Won't Stop the Yellow Rails & Rice Festival

Nov 01, 2024

As the first rain event in nearly two months came into South West Louisiana, so did “Birders” from all over the U.S. Full story

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