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Gravel Roads and Rearview Mirrors on The Rice Stuff Podcast

Aug 23, 2022

Learn about the importance of leadership from detailed discussions about the Rice Foundation Leadership Development Program and the National Black Growers Council, whose mission is to improve the efficiency, productivity, and sustainability of black row crop farmers. Full story

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Horizon Ag Hosts Field Day at Arkansas Research Facility

Aug 22, 2022

This was the first time Horizon Ag held a field day at the Northeast Rice Research Extension Center facility that was completed in 2021. Full story

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4-Hands Make Memories (and Rice) in a Singapore Kitchen

Aug 19, 2022

“4-hands” dinners are popular in Singapore, and involve a collaboration between two chefs who team up to share ingredients and cooking techniques to create new dishes. Full story

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Rice Stewardship Partnership Secures $7.85M Project to Increase Irrigation Efficiency

Aug 18, 2022

With the fourteenth RCPP project to date, the USA Rice/Ducks Unlimited Rice Stewardship Partnership surpassed the $100 million milestone for working ricelands conservation funding. Full story

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Rice Field Day in Florida Highlights Area's Unique Rice Production System

Aug 17, 2022

The Everglades Agricultural Area was a former wetland that is primarily a sugarcane production area where rice is grown in the fallow year coming out of ratoon cane production. Full story

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RiceTec Field Day Debuts New Varieties and New CEO

Aug 16, 2022

It was wonderful to see so many producers and partners in person again and the RiceTec staff did an excellent job organizing this event. Full story

Iraq Buys 44K of U.S. Rice to Complete MOU Terms for 2022

Aug 15, 2022

Iraqis value the quality of U.S. rice and in turn, Iraq is a vital market to our farmers here in the United States. Full story

An Intern Reports: Respect and the City

Aug 12, 2022

Hayden Miller, USA Rice's 2022 summer intern, writes about all he has seen, learned, and accomplished during his illuminating time in Washington, DC, and his experiences on Capitol Hill. Full story

USA Rice Enlists Renowned Chef to Promote U.S. Medium Grain in Japan

Aug 11, 2022

Yoshiyuki Okuno, a well-known owner-chef who operates five restaurants in Tokyo and has recently opened a restaurant in California, shares two of his culinary creations made with U.S. rice. Full story

In Memory: Buddy Leach

Aug 10, 2022

Anthony Claude “Buddy” Leach Jr., former Louisiana congressman, longtime state lawmaker, and champion of Louisiana agriculture and conservation, passed away on Saturday in Baton Rouge at the age of 88. Full story

The Secret Life of Groceries on The Rice Stuff Podcast

Aug 09, 2022

Author Benjamin Lorr joins the podcast to discuss his book, "The Secret Life of Groceries: The Dark Miracle of the American Supermarket," that explores the elaborate journey food must take to arrive, packaged and branded, on store shelves. Full story

USA Rice Staff in the Natural State

Aug 08, 2022

With harvest still a few weeks off here, USA Rice staff was in Arkansas this week to participate in industry events and meet with members in the region. Full story

New Industry Report Profiles Plant-Based Category

Aug 05, 2022

A new report from The Food Industry Association (FMI) explores consumer perspectives on plant-based foods and highlights growth opportunities for naturally plant-based foods like U.S.-grown rice. Full story

Boiling Rice Method Inspires Unique Menu Items in Japan

Aug 04, 2022

A Japanese manufacturer of deli products is using U.S. medium grain at a retail store they operate at Tokyo Station, boiling the rice to make salad-style rice bowls. Full story

August Recess: Time to Speak Up

Aug 03, 2022

It’s August, which means members of Congress are heading back to their home states and districts for the August Recess. This presents a great opportunity for USA Rice members to meet with their representatives and discuss the issues that our industry is facing. Full story

Breedlove Foods Joins USA Rice

Aug 02, 2022

The Breedlove Foods mission is to sustain life and restore health around the globe, and they've joined USA Rice. Full story

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Rice Harvest Begins But Rain Tosses in a Wrench

Aug 01, 2022

Harvest is underway and while yields look promising, uncooperative weather is causing a few hiccoughs. Full story

August Rice Field Day Schedule

Aug 01, 2022

As harvest gets underway in parts of the south, it's time for annual Field Days. Full story

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Riceland Foods Leadership Class Travels to Washington DC

Jul 29, 2022

Riceland Foods is a farmer-led cooperative and the world's largest miller and marketer of rice. Their leadership program gives farmer members a deeper understanding of the work the cooperative does. Full story

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Senate Holds Confirmation Hearing for USTR Chief Ag Negotiator Nominee, Many Question Ambition of Biden Trade Agenda

Jul 28, 2022

Nominee Doug McKalip emphasized trade challenges around the globe and remarked on the direct link between a country's food security and national security. Full story

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