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Water is Top Topic at Texas Rice Growers Meeting

Jan 20, 2023

Last year’s drought prompted the Lower Colorado River Authority to cut off water to much of the rice growing region west of Houston, severely impacting the main and ratoon crops. Full story

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Packed-Houses at Both CRC Annual Grower Meetings

Jan 19, 2023

Presentations covered state and federal politics, agriculture and trade priorities in 2023, and the outlook for spring water allocations in the Sacramento Valley. Full story

Arkansas Rice Farmer Joins EPA Committee for Policy Update

Jan 18, 2023

The Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee considers how EPA’s tools and programs can best support and advance the U.S. agriculture sector’s climate mitigation and adaptation goals. Full story

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Upcoming Events Calendar

Jan 17, 2023

Save the date for rice-related events and meetings in January and February. Full story

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International Promotion Planning Committee Charts Course for 2023

Jan 13, 2023

Every year the USA Rice International Promotion Committee develops a proposed budget for a year's worth of marketing activities based on research and country-specific strategies. Full story

Yolo Bypass flooding, Courtesy CA Dept. of Water Resources

What The Recent Storms in California Mean for Agriculture

Jan 12, 2023

As a matter of perspective, current storage levels across all reservoirs are about the same as this time last year – below their historical averages but gaining each day. Full story

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Rice District Rep. Jason Smith to Chair House Committee on Ways & Means

Jan 11, 2023

Congressman Smith has long been a friend of Missouri agriculture and especially Missouri rice as the Bootheel’s direct line of communication and representation to Congress. Full story

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Podcast Talks to U.S. Rice Producers About Growing Organic

Jan 10, 2023

Three rice farmers discuss the challenges of finding suitable land, weed and pest control, and the difference in yield between organic and conventional rice farming, as well as how they market their product. Full story

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Promising Midyear Results from Influencer Program

Jan 09, 2023

An important takeaway from this year’s program is that consumers were most engaged with rice content that featured unique dishes and global flavors. Full story

118th Congress Off to Historic Start

Jan 06, 2023

Bipartisanship will be required to move must-pass legislation, such as annual Federal appropriations, and other bills through both chambers and on to the President’s desk in order to become law. Full story

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Reports Forecast Big Opportunities for Rice in 2023

Jan 05, 2023

Continuing to position rice as a key and versatile component in satisfying new consumer and foodservice demands will be a priority in 2023. Full story

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New WOTUS Rule Complicates Water Regulations for Farmers

Jan 04, 2023

The new WOTUS final rule repeals the Navigable Waters Protection Rule (NWPR) and codifies a definition that is “generally consistent with the pre-2015 regulatory regime.” Full story

Second Sale Made to Iraq in 2022-2023 MOU

Jan 03, 2023

Iraq’s rice imports averaged 1.1 – 1.2 million tons a few years ago but have now surged to nearly 2 million tons. Full story

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Diverse, Innovative, and Forward-Thinking Ideas at National Black Growers Council Annual Meeting

Dec 23, 2022

USA Rice staff joined farmers and ag professionals at the meeting to discuss policy and build camaraderie in the Black farming community. Full story

USDA’s Alexis Taylor & USTR’s Doug McKalip Confirmed by Senate to Key Ag Trade Roles

Dec 23, 2022

Both nominees had been entangled in political holds since this summer for issues with their respective agencies, unrelated to their qualifications or their specific roles. Full story

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Senator Boozman (R-AR) Champions $250 Million USA Rice Request for Farmer Assistance Funds in Omnibus Package

Dec 22, 2022

Soaring input costs this year hurt producers of every commodity, but—as documented by two separate studies out of Texas A&M University—had a disproportionate impact on rice producers. Full story

USA Rice Leads End-of-Year Cuba Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill

Dec 21, 2022

It’s our job to educate new members in the next Congress on how a more open relationship with Cuba far outweighs continuing the more than 60-year-old embargo. Full story

2022 Outlook Conference Gave The Rice Stuff Something To Talk About

Dec 20, 2022

This year’s conference was a resounding success, and while it’s impossible to include everything, this episode gives a taste of all the great things Outlook has to offer. Full story

Bagging-Bulk-Rice on assembly line in Iraq

Starting 2023 Out Right: First Sale of the 2022-2023 MOU to Iraq

Dec 19, 2022

This sale strengthens our mutually beneficial relationship with Al Awees in Iraq. Full story

2022 USA Rice Outlook Conference Photo Gallery

Dec 16, 2022

Just a few highlights from 2022 Outlook! Full story

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