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U.S. Rice Tariff Rate Quota in Colombia Fully Subscribed in 2022

Oct 21, 2022

Proceeds of the COL-RICE import certificate auctions are split between the U.S. and Colombian rice industries, with nearly $90 million contributed to rice research across the six U.S. rice-growing states. Full story

USA Rice Returns to USDA Farmers Market

Oct 20, 2022

The market is held on Fridays from May through October near the National Mall and features farmers, ranchers, and local businesses promoting U.S. agriculture. Full story

International Rice Festival Honors Dr. Ronnie Levy

Oct 19, 2022

During his 43-year career with the LSU AgCenter, Dr. Levy has served in many roles, currently as Louisiana Rice Specialist. In this capacity, he has helped translate vital research into valuable knowledge for rice producers across Louisiana. Full story

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Around The World in Seven Rice Dishes

Oct 18, 2022

Two of the seven new recipes were created by award-winning Canadian chefs who won their respective seasons on Chopped, a Food Network Canada televised cooking competition. Full story

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Nutrition Professionals Think Rice at 2022 FNCE Expo

Oct 17, 2022

This conference is beneficial because of personal connections made within the nutrition space and interactions with the various stakeholders responsible for supporting healthy lifestyles and shaping food policy Full story

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USA Rice Celebrates 20 Years in the UK

Oct 14, 2022

USA Rice members and staff participated in the UK Rice Symposium and hosted a “USA Rice Day” at the U.S. embassy, celebrating two decades of promotions work in this important market. Full story

ShopRite With U.S.-Grown Rice

Oct 13, 2022

ShopRite, a mid-Atlantic-based grocery store chain, hosted a series of National Rice Month promotions and activities that kicked off in early September and run through mid-October. Full story

Statistics and Senator Boozman on The Rice Stuff Podcast

Oct 12, 2022

Find out how the USDA shares census data reported by U.S. ag producers and what's on the docket for the next Farm Bill. Full story

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Geopolitics in Haiti Hits Breaking Point with Ceased Shipments of U.S. Rice, Government Requests Foreign Assistance

Oct 11, 2022

The recent uprising in Haiti has led to a more dangerous situation for exporters and vessel operators resulting in ceased shipments for the month of September and so far in October. Full story

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Another NRM In The Books!

Oct 07, 2022

The whole month is all about putting the spotlight on U.S.-grown rice and the thousands of people across the country responsible for producing our favorite grain. Full story

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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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