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USA Rice Receives Major Climate Smart Grant from USDA

Sep 14, 2022

Rice is the ultimate climate smart crop and the tremendous support we received today from USDA is welcome recognition of that industry commitment. Full story

Domestic Digital Program Delivers Historic Results

Sep 13, 2022

The historic metrics demonstrate the progress domestic rice is making in the digital space and the strong inroads being established with consumer audiences. Full story

USDA to Purchase $50 Million in Consumer-Ready Rice for Food Assistance Programs

Sep 13, 2022

The USDA will purchase nutritious rice products for distribution to food-insecure Americans through food banks and other domestic food assistance programs. Full story

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A New Era Begins in the UK, Pro-Trade PM Truss Could Push for U.S. FTA Talks

Sep 12, 2022

In her last official act, Queen Elizabeth II appointed Liz Truss, a conservative Member of Parliament, as new UK prime minister. Truss has held leadership and cabinet positions including, most importantly, International Trade Secretary. Full story

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India Moves to Curb Rice Exports

Sep 09, 2022

New restrictions will make India, the world’s largest rice exporter, less competitive in the global market and increase food costs throughout Africa, Asia, and parts of Europe. Full story

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Ag Groups Comment on Upcoming White House Hunger Conference

Sep 08, 2022

Ag groups reminded the White House that their members constitute the literal base of the food supply chain and should be included in any conversation that seeks to end hunger and reduce diet-related disease by 2030. Full story

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Cuban Embassy Officials Visit Arkansas Rice Country

Sep 07, 2022

The Cuban Embassy staff sought a firsthand look at how Arkansas grows, harvests, and processes rice and other commodities. Full story

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USA Rice Millers’ Association Gets Membership Boost

Sep 06, 2022

The vitality of the Rice Millers' Association is enhanced by the breadth and depth of the membership. Full story

The Rice Leadership Development Program Application Period Closes Friday

Sep 06, 2022

Applications for the Rice Leadership Development Program are due by COB Friday, September 9, 2022. Full story

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Missouri Rice Field Days: ‘Show Me’ The Grain

Sep 02, 2022

Two rice field days were held in Missouri last week, one in Glennonville and the other in Portageville. Full story

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In A Year Like No Other, Annual California Rice Field Day Offers Optimism

Sep 02, 2022

For 110 years, the Rice Experiment Station has been delivering outstanding results for California’s rice industry, and hundreds gathered this week for the annual Field Day here for reports on what lies ahead. Full story

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Get Reel with Rice & Earn Money for College Tuition

Sep 01, 2022

Three guaranteed scholarship prizes, sponsored by the American Commodity Company will be awarded: grand prize is $5K, second prize is $3K, and third is $2K. Full story

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The Rice Stuff Podcast Tees Up National Rice Month

Sep 01, 2022

Learn everything National Rice Month has to offer on the latest podcast episode -- festivals, donations, giveaways, contests -- it's all here! Full story

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U.S. and Japan Rice Industries Reunite in Sacramento for 25th Annual U.S.-Japan Technical Meetings

Aug 31, 2022

Following the technical meeting, the delegation toured a California rice mill and visited a local rice field to hear about stewardship and other best management practices used by U.S. farmers. Full story

Kick Off National Rice Month the Rice Way

Aug 31, 2022

For more than thirty years, the U.S. rice industry has worked to capitalize on this dedicated month by promoting domestic rice, engaging with new and traditional audiences. Full story

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Appetite For Innovation Grows in Canada

Aug 30, 2022

Canada matters as it is the fifth largest export market for the United States, consuming more than 230,000 tons of U.S. rice (nearly $200 million) on an annual basis. Full story

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U.S.-Grown Rice Passes Important Test

Aug 29, 2022

The FDA's annual Pesticide Monitoring Program Report for Fiscal Year 2020 confirms what we already know – U.S. grown food, especially rice, is the safest in the world. Full story

USA Rice Welcomes Michele Deadwyler

Aug 26, 2022

Michele will be overseeing financial and program compliance for the grants that USA Rice receives such as those from USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service. Full story

Registered Dietitians Add Videos to Help Consumers Think Rice & Nutrition

Aug 25, 2022

Consumers responded to the introduction of recipe videos with almost two million more social media impressions this year versus last year. Full story

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Seminar Introduces Aspiring Chefs to Diverse Varieties of U.S. Rice

Aug 24, 2022

The educational seminar focused on introducing diversified U.S. rice varieties available in the Taiwan market including short grain glutinous rice, medium grain, long grain, and jasmine. Full story

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