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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

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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