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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

Vilsack Previews Rice Assistance Program

Feb 28, 2023

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced preliminary details for the Rice Production Program (RPP), $250 million in assistance specifically for U.S. rice farmers who in 2022 experienced stagnant rice market prices and record high input costs. Full story

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Chef Sara Moulton Has The Rice Stuff

Feb 28, 2023

Chef Sara Moulton is on the podcast talking about how she got into cooking, her favorite kitchen utensils, cooking competition shows, and what she sees as opportunities for rice in the coming year. Full story

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USA Rice Responds to Proposed Changes to WIC

Feb 27, 2023

Most relevant to the U.S. rice industry is a change to the WIC breakfast cereal category from the current requirement that half the cereal options be whole grain to exclusively whole grain cereal options. Full story

In Memory: Frank Rehermann

Feb 27, 2023

Frank focused on leading by example with a straight-forward leadership style that allowed everyone to be heard and no one to be maligned. Full story

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New Chef Joins USA Rice K-12 Chef Advisory Board

Feb 24, 2023

The USA Rice K-12 Chef Advisory Board extends the industry’s reach into school kitchens across the country introducing students to an array of cuisines using the familiarity of rice as a basis. Full story

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Gulfood Show Delivers for U.S. Rice

Feb 23, 2023

The Gulfood Show is truly a melting pot, bringing together people in the global food industry to share information and knowledge in today’s fast moving market environment. Full story

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Whitaker Outlines USA Rice Farm Bill Priorities in Arkansas

Feb 22, 2023

Jim Whitaker, a rice farmer from McGehee, Arkansas, participated in a Farm Bill Listening Session hosted by Senator John Boozman at the University of Arkansas at Monticello yesterday. Full story

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Mississippi Rice Council Gathers for Updates and Outlook

Feb 21, 2023

More than 50 Mississippi rice farmers and allies gathered at the Bolivar County Ag Extension Office auditorium for a meeting of the Mississippi Rice Council last Friday. Full story

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USA Rice Fully Engaged in Development of 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Feb 17, 2023

USA Rice works to ensure the rice industry is well represented in national nutrition and food policy discussions and development, and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans are no different. Full story

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Walmart Foundation Supports Riceland Conservation with $1.15 M Grant

Feb 17, 2023

Place-based initiatives bring together diverse stakeholders in productive landscapes to identify shared goals, strategies, and resources to achieve sustainability. Full story

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Louisiana Annual Meetings Return to Crowley

Feb 16, 2023

The Louisiana Rice Council and the Louisiana Rice Growers Association held their annual business meetings yesterday to talk about the coming year and hear industry reports. Full story

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U.S. Rice Goes Nationwide at Costco Taiwan

Feb 15, 2023

Taiwan has historically purchased medium grain from the U.S. but, in 2020, USA Rice started encouraging importers here to try U.S.-origin long grain. Full story

Water in Texas and Farm Bill in Arkansas on The Rice Stuff

Feb 14, 2023

Podcast hosts Lesley Dixon and Michael Klein recently attended rice industry meetings in Texas and Arkansas and report on what folks there are planning for the 2023 crop. Full story

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