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Hong Kong Culinary Students Get a Lesson on U.S. Rice

Jul 27, 2022

More than 50 students and teachers attended the "DelicioUS!" workshop in-person and 20 additional students were registered online. Full story

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Boots on the Ground with The Rice Stuff

Jul 26, 2022

Just in time for the 50th episode, The Rice Stuff has been recognized with a 2022 Apex Award of Excellence for Electronic Media (Apps & Podcasts) in the 34th annual Awards for Publication Excellence. Full story

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Putting U.S. Rice to Work for Foodservice in Canada

Jul 25, 2022

USA Rice is working with foodservice contactors across Canada to identify the role U.S. rice can play in restaurant kitchens to increase profits, reduce food waste, and still deliver optimal dining experiences. Full story

USA Rice Advocates for Legislative Progress with Cuba on Capitol Hill

Jul 22, 2022

Prior to the trade embargo, Cuba was a top market for U.S. rice exports and continues to be a significant rice importer from origins in Asia and South America. Full story

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Ag Engineers Tour Texas Rice Operation

Jul 21, 2022

The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers toured G5 Farms on July 19, getting an education on rice production from Texas rice farmer Timothy Gertson. Full story

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USA Rice Debuts at Expo Gastronómica 2022

Jul 20, 2022

Expo Gastronómica is the largest trade show in Mexico for foodservice and retail professionals, and USA Rice was all-in during the three-day event. Full story

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U.S. ITC Rejects Duties on UAN Fertilizer from Russia, Trinidad and Tobago

Jul 19, 2022

This additional set of tariffs would have further exacerbated the situation, so this ruling is seen as positive for the U.S. rice industry. Full story

Iraq Makes MOU Purchase: 40,000 Tons of U.S. Rice

Jul 19, 2022

The MOU attempts to bring stability and predictability in the market, for both the U.S. rice industry and the Iraqi government that uses rice to provide rations to its citizens. Full story

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Leadership Program Session II: How The U.S. Industry’s Differences Make a Difference

Jul 18, 2022

The Leadership Program Session II had a full schedule, visiting three very different states in four days followed by a full day of touring at program sponsor John Deere's headquarters. Full story

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USA Rice Holds Consultations with USDA Foreign Posts

Jul 15, 2022

This week at the annual U.S. Agricultural Export Development Council conference USA Rice met with hundreds of USDA FAS program cooperators and FAS staff. Full story

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Interest Runs High for U.S. Rice in Guangdong Province in China

Jul 14, 2022

USA Rice hosted a seminar last month in Guangdong to build awareness of the high quality, safety, and reliable supply of U.S. rice, and to gauge interest on the prospect of U.S. rice trade in China. Full story

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No Pomp But Lots of Circumstance for Graduating Leadership Class

Jul 13, 2022

This Leadership Class had an especially unique journey to get to their graduation last Thursday during the USA Rice July Business meetings in Texas. Full story

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New Podcast Episode Breaks the Mold

Jul 12, 2022

Tune into the new podcast episode for a spirited discussion of koji, the ancient mold grown on rice that's used in many culinary endeavors including the brewing of sake. Full story

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USA Rice Summer Meetings and Leadership Changes

Jul 11, 2022

USA Rice volunteer leaders gathered for their annual membership meetings, budget and policy discussions, and program reviews. Full story

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Rice Leadership Development Program Now Accepting Applications

Jul 08, 2022

The program has been in existence for more than 30 years and most of the current leaders of the U.S. rice industry are alumni. Full story

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New Domestic Usage Report Reflects Continued Market Impact of COVID-19

Jul 07, 2022

The publication of this report provides an accurate picture of the trends of the prior market year, and gives producers, millers, and retailers the opportunity to adjust to these trends. Full story

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USA Rice Joins Louisiana Farm Bureau Centennial Celebration

Jul 06, 2022

Last week, the Louisiana Farm Bureau gathered for their annual convention in New Orleans, celebrating the organization’s 100th anniversary, a milestone as notable as the program itself. Full story

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113th Annual LSU Field Day & Research and Promotion Boards Meetings

Jul 06, 2022

Rice farmers, researchers, wildlife specialists, and others gathered at the oldest and largest rice research station in the country to learn about the important research being undertaken in all aspects of rice farming. Full story

U.S. and Others Initiate Consultations Over India’s Rice Subsidies and Stockholding Under WTO Bali Decision

Jul 05, 2022

The U.S. joined the governments of Australia, Canada, Japan, Paraguay, Thailand, and Uruguay expressing concerns over the impacts of the Indian government’s public stockholding programs on global agricultural markets. Full story

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Education and Outreach at Eagle Lake Field Day

Jul 01, 2022

On Tuesday, members of the rice community from across the state gathered at the 48th Annual Rice Field Day in Eagle Lake, Texas to meet, greet, and catch up over barbecue. Full story

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