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USA Rice Stays ‘On Strategy’ with USDA Foreign Ag Service

May 25, 2023

USDA's Africa/Middle East Policy & Marketing Strategy Summit in Casablanca highlighted this rapidly growing consumer market and the potential there for increased U.S. food exports. Full story

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SCOTUS Rejects EPA’s Expansive View of WOTUS

May 25, 2023

Rice farmers look forward to a rule that protects clean water, while also respecting private property rights. Full story

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U.S.-Korea Technical Meetings Show Promise of Return to Normal

May 24, 2023

Korea is regularly a top export market for U.S. rice by both volume and value, and has long been the second largest market for U.S. medium grain exports. Full story

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Plant Genetics and Breeding on The Rice Stuff

May 23, 2023

Leading rice researchers join Dr. Steve Linscombe for a discussion of how the use of non-GMO DNA marker technologies has greatly improved the rice breeding process in recent years. Full story

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In Memory: Robert Marion Berry

May 22, 2023

Marion Berry was a rice farmer at heart who did his best to represent the entire first Congressional District of Arkansas. Full story

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NASS Reaches Out to Producers for Data on 2023 Crops, Stocks, and Values

May 19, 2023

We encourage you to do your part to help ensure the data collected for the rice industry reflects the situation on the ground given its real-world implications. Full story

USDA Provides Preview on 2022 Natural Disaster Aid for Farmers

May 19, 2023

USDA Farm Service Agency offers two, simultaneous tracks to receive assistance, and will release of additional information for these programs in the coming months. Full story

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USA Rice Joins 20th Anniversary Celebration of U.S. Agricultural Trade Office in Beijing

May 18, 2023

Two types of U.S. rice were served at the catered dinner during the gala: steamed U.S. jasmine, and fried rice, Yangzhou style, prepared with U.S. tri-color brown rice. Full story

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California is Back!

May 17, 2023

Last year the state’s rice acreage was dramatically reduced because of water shortages. This year the ample winter rains and snowpack will allow for a return to near normal acreage. Full story

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Generous Donation Boosts The Rice Foundation Funding

May 16, 2023

The $250K donation from the Association for the Administration of Rice Quotas will allow for a continuation of The Rice Foundation’s work that is critical for the U.S. rice industry. Full story

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One Family’s History of Living Off the Land in Louisiana

May 15, 2023

Paul Zaunbrecher shared the history of his family's farm, and the impact of rice and crawfish production in Louisiana over the generations since 1881. Full story

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Louisiana Truth in Labeling for Food Products is Back On

May 12, 2023

There’s room for all these products in the market, but they should be called what they are to ensure consumers are able to make informed choices about the food they purchase. Full story

USA Rice Hosts 8th Annual U.S.-Taiwan Technical Meeting

May 11, 2023

Discussions were productive and it was one of our most well-attended meetings since formalizing this regular exchange of information. Full story

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Trade Dominates USA Rice Meetings in Washington

May 10, 2023

Rice industry leaders traveled to Washington to meet with trade experts and advocate for leveling the global playing field on trade. Full story

Farm Bill Update on The Rice Stuff

May 09, 2023

Congress is deep into hearings for the 2023 Farm Bill and USA Rice has been providing witnesses to both the House and the Senate to explain the industry’s superlative conservation record and the need for improvements to the farm safety net. Full story

Bipartisan Group of Members of Congress Ask Biden Admin to Take India WTO Case on Rice and Wheat Subsidies

May 08, 2023

The letter is targeted specifically toward abuses by India and comes on the heels of the U.S. co-sponsored counter-notification at the WTO. Full story

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USA Rice Serves Up Cinco de Mayo

May 05, 2023

Get your fiesta started with a roundup of rice recipes from traditional dishes to more modern concepts. Full story

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USDA Announces Rice Production Program Details, Pre-filled Applications Hitting Mailboxes Next Week

May 05, 2023

Funding for the $250 million rice farmer assistance program was championed by Senator John Boozman and included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, the end of year Federal government spending measure. Full story

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Three Cheers for School Lunch Heroes

May 04, 2023

School nutrition employees balance many roles and follow numerous federal, state, and local regulations to ensure safe and healthy meals are available in schools. Full story

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Arkansas Rice Farmer Discusses Needs for Farm Bill Safety Net Improvements before Senate Ag Panel

May 03, 2023

Rich Hillman, an Arkansas rice farmer, testified before the Senate Agriculture Commodities, Credit, and Trade Subcommittee during a hearing on Farm Bill commodity programs. Full story

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