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Mississippi Rice Farmer Highlights Need to Improve PLC Safety Net at House Ag Hearing

Apr 27, 2023

USA Rice Chair Kirk Satterfield testified on behalf of the rice industry on Wednesday during a hearing held by a House Agriculture Subcommittee. Full story

The Netherlands, Gateway to Europe, Hosts Trade Mission

Apr 26, 2023

USA Rice joined dozens of cooperator groups, businesses, and state departments of agriculture to learn more about opportunities and challenges in the Northern European market. Full story

The Rice Stuff Gets Embedded with the Leadership Class

Apr 25, 2023

Podcast co-host Lesley Dixon embedded with the 2023/25 Rice Leadership Class for the Texas itinerary and shares her experiences on Episode 67. Full story

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End of Ramadan Marked by Eid Al Fitr Celebrations in Jordan

Apr 24, 2023

USA Rice participated in a celebration in Jordan marking the end of Ramadan. Full story

RCPP Sign-up Deadlines Announced

Apr 24, 2023

Deadlines for surface water sign-ups are fast approaching - May 1 in Mississippi, May 19 in Louisiana, and May 26 in Arkansas. Full story

2023 Rice Crop Initial Progress Report

Apr 21, 2023

Planting across U.S. rice country is underway with most states predicting an increase in rice acreage this year compared to last. Full story

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Arkansas Rice Farmer Testifies Before Senate Ag Subcommittee on Farm Bill Conservation Programs

Apr 20, 2023

Rice farmers are passionate conservationists. However, none of the historic producer investments in conservation can happen if the farm is not profitable. Full story

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Talk About Trade with Cuba Continues

Apr 19, 2023

Before the trade embargo began in 1962, Cuba was the top export market for the United States. U.S. rice exports there have since fallen to zero. Full story

2023-25 Rice Leadership Class Gets "In The Know" at First Session

Apr 18, 2023

Summing up the first session of the Leadership Class in a single sentence: You don’t know how much you don’t know until you are shown. Full story

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Trend Watch: Americans Choose Rice-Dominant Cuisines as Favorite Foods

Apr 17, 2023

Latin American, Tex-Mex, and Asian food – all cuisines that feature rice as a primary ingredient – have knocked longtime favorite, Italian, out of the top spot of Americans' favorite food. Full story

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Japanese Experience a Taste of American Rice

Apr 14, 2023

An annual USDA promotion helps familiarize local restaurateurs with U.S. products available in Japan and helps them locate suppliers and ingredients. Full story

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New WOTUS Rule on Hold for More Than Half of U.S.

Apr 13, 2023

The final federal rule revising the definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) is now enjoined in more than half the country, including rice-producing states Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Texas. Full story

Ag Conference in Cuba Focuses on Engagement With Private Sector

Apr 12, 2023

USA Rice met with Cuban importers and with members of the emerging private sector and cooperatives, some that are quasi-government and others that are privately operated. Full story

School Nutrition Gets an ‘A+’ on The Rice Stuff

Apr 11, 2023

On Episode 66 of The Rice Stuff podcast, two K-12 foodservice professionals explain the state of school nutrition, the challenges they face, and what they and their students think about rice. Full story

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USA Rice Meets with Arkansas Legislators in Singapore

Apr 10, 2023

The USDA FAS hosted an informal roundtable discussion where visiting legislators learned about general trade prospects in Singapore, and were briefed on current efforts to expand markets for U.S. ag products there. Full story

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4-H’ers Strive to “Make The Best Better”

Apr 07, 2023

The personal interaction gives students a better understanding of how important rice is, not just to our parish but to the global community as we work to feed the world. Full story

India’s Rice Subsidies Under Fire at WTO by U.S., Thailand, and Others

Apr 06, 2023

The WTO action details the flaws in India's notification methodology, which obscures the true level of subsidies the government provides to its domestic rice industry. Full story

Wheeler Participates in CFTC Agricultural Advisory Committee Meeting

Apr 05, 2023

The AAC is an advisory committee that identifies and assesses issues affecting agricultural producers, consumers, processors, lenders, and other major market participants. Full story

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Europe Doubles Down in War Against Agricultural Technology

Apr 04, 2023

Regulators in Europe seem to be eschewing science for emotion on establishing maximum residue levels. Full story

Rice Hits it Out of the Park for 2023 MLB Season!

Apr 03, 2023

Baseball fans can find U.S.-grown rice on menus at every Major League Baseball park, so, swing away! Full story

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