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Foodservice Professionals Receive Credit for Training Webinar Hosted by USA Rice

Oct 06, 2022

The live webinar covered current and emerging trends that positively impact rice’s popularity and use, from shifting consumer preferences toward global flavors and cuisine to plant-based or plant-forward diets becoming mainstream. Full story

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Promotion Campaign in Taiwan Targets Consumers Online and In-Person

Oct 05, 2022

The multifaceted campaign included online social media posts, a dedicated webpage, press release distribution, point of purchase promotional materials, and 56 days of in-store promotions. Full story

2022 USA Rice Sustainability Award Application Open

Oct 05, 2022

We are looking for those who embody sustainability by their actions and who are willing to share their vision of the future and commitment to the environment, and help others follow in their footsteps. Full story

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USA Rice Hosts Rice Country Tour for Cochran Fellows from Central America

Oct 04, 2022

The delegation consisted of rice industry professionals from Honduras and Guatemala who traveled through Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Washington, DC, to gain perspective on U.S. rice quality and marketing. Full story

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USA Rice and Ducks Unlimited Host 2022 Capitol Hill Reception

Oct 03, 2022

The annual Federal Duck Stamp Reception showcases the strong relationship between rice and ducks, and promotes ongoing conservation efforts by the Rice Stewardship Partnership. Full story

Fortified Rice Dominates 2022 McGovern-Dole School Feeding Awards

Sep 30, 2022

Rice is the top commodity utilized in the McGovern-Dole School Feeding Program that currently includes 40 projects in 30 countries. Full story

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Arkansas Rice Industry Makes Annual Donation in Honor of National Rice Month

Sep 30, 2022

The donation of 214,900 pounds of rice from seven mills will provide more than 1.6 million servings of rice to help feed families, children, and seniors all across the state. Full story

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USA Rice Takes Part in Historic White House Hunger Conference

Sep 29, 2022

The Biden Administration announced a national strategy with the goal of ending hunger in the U.S. by 2030 and increasing healthy eating and physical activity to reduce diet-related diseases. Full story

2022 USA Rice Outlook Conference Registration Now Open

Sep 28, 2022

This year’s conference is December 7-9 in Austin, Texas, and if rice is any part of your business, you should plan to attend. Full story

The Rice Stuff Podcast Goes Feral

Sep 27, 2022

Every year hogs do millions of dollars in damage to crops. They are also sometimes quite aggressive and can present a danger to humans who aren’t careful. Full story

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USDA’s Cochran Fellows from Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana Visit USA Rice

Sep 26, 2022

The Cochran Fellowship provides training opportunities for agricultural professionals from middle-income countries, emerging markets, and emerging democracies. Full story

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Louisiana Gives Back During National Rice Month

Sep 23, 2022

Over the last two weeks, the Louisiana rice industry has been actively celebrating National Rice Month from every corner of the state. Full story

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Indian Rice Subsidy Concerns Raised at Senate Ag Committee Confirmation Hearing for USDA Trade Under Secretary Nominee Alexis Taylor

Sep 22, 2022

Once Taylor’s nomination is cleared by the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, it must be cleared by the full Senate before she can formally assume the role. Full story

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Japanese Cooking Contest Looks to the Future

Sep 21, 2022

The theme of the tenth annual U.S. Medium Grain Cooking Contest was “Future Rice Menus." Seventy people competed in the professional chef category and 291 in the student category. Full story

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California Rice Industry Puts Resiliency to the Test

Sep 20, 2022

California is the third largest rice-producing state behind Arkansas and Louisiana, specializing in short and medium grain Japonica varieties and generating $900 million in value each year. Full story

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A Bigger and Better Delta Rice Festival

Sep 19, 2022

Hundreds of people filled the streets of downtown Merigold, Mississippi, to celebrate their state's contribution to the U.S. rice industry. Full story

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Vilsack Celebrates “Exciting and Transformational Day” at Arkansas Rice Farm

Sep 16, 2022

The Secretary of Agriculture shared more details on USDA’s Climate-Smart Agriculture Commodity program that includes more than $150 million in grant support for rice-based projects. Full story

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Zojirushi and USA Rice Team Up to Celebrate NRM

Sep 15, 2022

This NRM promotion has a bit of everything – a new rice recipe, an exciting giveaway, and two trusted partners in Zojirushi and Ari Laing of Well Seasoned Studio. Full story

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Railroad Shutdown Averted

Sep 15, 2022

USA Rice joined agriculture and other trade associations over the past week calling for federal action should major railroads and their labor unions have failed to reach an agreement by the deadline. Full story

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USA Rice, USACC Meet with Cuban Ambassador and Other Diplomats on Status of Trade Relationship

Sep 14, 2022

USA Rice participated in a roundtable discussion at the Embassy of Cuba for talks on U.S. industry support of broadening trade between the two countries. Full story

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