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Con-Till Conference Provides an Abundance of Information

Feb 02, 2023

Most conference sessions are comprised of two speakers, often a university researcher addressing an emerging technology paired with a farmer who speaks to the implementation of that technology in their production system. Full story

Senator Boozman Highlights India’s Egregious Rice Subsidies at Farm Bill Hearing

Feb 01, 2023

Senator Boozman asked if there is anything Congress can do to help hold India accountable for their blatant WTO violations. Full story

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FDA Reorg Effort to Improve Service and Accountability

Feb 01, 2023

The FDA reorganization announced this week designates a single individual in the agency who is accountable and accessible to the food and agriculture industries they’re regulating. Full story

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What’s New on the Menu in Canada

Jan 31, 2023

USA Rice partnered with a handful of independent chefs in Canada who developed six promotional dishes made with U.S. rice and focused on international and on-trend flavors. Full story

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USA Rice Discusses Farm Bill Conservation Priorities at Field to Market Conference

Jan 30, 2023

Last week, Field to Market (FTM) held its first Farm Bill and Agriculture Policy Conference, bringing together various stakeholders across the food and agriculture value chain. Full story

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Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Board Renews Support for USA Rice Council and The Rice Foundation

Jan 27, 2023

USA Rice CEO Betsy Ward presented the organization’s financials, including a detailed analysis of how reduced acreage and inflation are negatively impacting the rice industry’s national trade association. Full story

Arkansas Rice Annual Meeting Dives Into Important Issues

Jan 27, 2023

Rice growers and industry representatives gathered for a joint meeting of the Arkansas Rice Federation and Arkansas Rice Council as planning for the 2023 season and Farm Bill year gets underway. Full story

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Commodity Roundtable Takes Up Leading Ag Issues

Jan 26, 2023

Leaders from commodity and livestock organizations met this week to discuss topics impacting the agriculture industry, but primarily focused on the upcoming Farm Bill. Full story

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U.S. Rice to Play Major Role in Global Food Aid in 2023

Jan 25, 2023

Fortified rice will once again be the most programmed commodity for international school feeding programs in 2023. Full story

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The Rice Stuff Goes Inside Consumers’ Minds

Jan 24, 2023

Research helps explain what consumers think about rice, and specifically, what they are thinking about when they decide to purchase and eat it. Full story

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U.S. Rice Hops on Year of the Rabbit Promotions in the UK

Jan 23, 2023

In Chinese culture, the rabbit is considered the luckiest of the 12 zodiac animals, representing peace and longevity, and the new year is predicted to be optimistic. Full story

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

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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

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