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USA Rice Participates in 2023 Ag & Food Policy Summit

Mar 21, 2023

Producers and ranchers, their representatives, policy makers, food companies, environmental groups, and ag media gathered yesterday to share insights and perspectives as the 2023 Farm Bill season is well underway. Full story

USA Rice Joins Giant Food's Table Talk Podcast

Mar 20, 2023

In celebration of March being Whole Grains Month, the discussion revolved around whole grain rice and covered aspects from application and nutrition to cooking and storage best practices. Full story

USA Rice is Ready as China Reopens

Mar 17, 2023

China imports more than 5.5 million tons of rice each year to meet its annual consumption needs of 155 million tons yet exports of U.S. rice have been limited to just a few containers. Full story

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Senate Agriculture Committee Hearing Addresses Small Farm vs. Large Farm Rhetoric

Mar 16, 2023

Rice state senators argued that all farms are valuable, and that the farm safety net exists to ensure a safe, affordable, and nutritious food supply produced in the U.S. Full story

USA Rice, State Rice Groups Join Farm Bill Budget Request to Congress

Mar 16, 2023

USA Rice is in favor of additional Farm Bill resources, specifically the commodity title to improve the farm safety net and the trade title to increase funding for critical international promotion programs. Full story

Planting Begins Across Louisiana, Texas, and Florida

Mar 15, 2023

The 2023 rice crop is off to a promising start across southern regions in the U.S. due to ideal weather conditions. Full story

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Rice in Action on the 2023 Farm Bill

Mar 14, 2023

The rice industry needs an on-time Farm Bill that is fully-funded with increased funding for crop insurance, international promotion programs, and food aid, plus conservation programs that are locally led, voluntary, and incentive-based. Full story

India to Spend Tens of Billions in 2023 to Incentivize Rice Production, Further Violating WTO Obligations

Mar 13, 2023

It is long overdue for countries concerned about the future of the multilateral trading system and the livelihoods of producers to address India’s protectionist policies through formal dispute settlement. Full story

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USA Rice Joins Field to Market at the Inaugural Sustainable Supply Chain Forum at Commodity Classic

Mar 10, 2023

Report from the 2023 Commodity Classic, America's largest farmer-led, farmer-focused agricultural and educational trade show, this week in Orlando, Florida. Full story

Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame Honors Homnoke Rice Farmer Chris Isbell

Mar 10, 2023

Chris Isbell, who was inducted into the Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame last week, was born and raised on a rice farm in England, Arkansas. Full story

Louisiana Ag Honors 2023 Inductees

Mar 09, 2023

New inductees are Jackie Theriot, a sugarcane farmer from St. Martinville, Gerard Frey, a rice farmer from Iota, and Dr. Steve Linscombe, retired LSU AgCenter rice breeder and current director of The Rice Foundation & the USA Rice Leadership Development Program. Full story

Pairing U.S. Rice in Paris

Mar 08, 2023

A U.S. chef using homegrown ingredients, including U.S. rice, teaches a cooking class to high school culinary students in Paris, France. Full story

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“Super Seniors” Graduate from Rice Leadership Development Program

Mar 07, 2023

This group had a very different trajectory due to the outbreak of COVID-19. Their program, which should have begun in 2020, ended up being extended by a year. Full story

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California Rice Farmer Defends Freedom to Market Using Common Rice Varietal Names

Mar 06, 2023

Efforts to restrict the use of Basmati, Jasmine, and Arborio to rice that’s grown in India, Thailand, and Italy would be detrimental to U.S. marketing efforts. Full story

USA Rice Acknowledges Hill Staffer for Service

Mar 03, 2023

From time-to-time, USA Rice recognizes public servants who support our industry in ways that go above and beyond the call of duty and who often work behind the scenes to contribute to the industry’s successes in Washington. Full story

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USA Rice Outlines Trade and Transportation Priorities in Washington

Mar 02, 2023

The DC Fly-In included meetings with Biden Administration officials responsible for trade and transportation, and USA Rice members voiced their concerns on both topics. Full story

Rice Farmers Talk Farm Bill on Capitol Hill

Mar 02, 2023

USA Rice members attended more than 60 meetings with lawmakers, key Congressional staff, and Administration officials to share industry priorities as the 2023 Farm Bill gets underway. Full story

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U.S. Rice Industry Shares Data Collection Feedback, Trade Concerns with USDA

Mar 01, 2023

The World Market Price meeting is a good prelude to the legislative fly-in as we share feedback and projections with USDA policy makers which is a learning opportunity for both sides. Full story

Senator Boozman and EPA's Snyder Visit with USA Rice Farmers

Mar 01, 2023

The legislative fly-in kicked off with a morning program that included in-person discussions with legislators and administration officials. Full story

In Memory: Alex Balafoutis

Mar 01, 2023

A dedicated advocate for the U.S. rice industry, Alex was someone who could always be counted on in time of need. Full story

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