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USA Rice Shares What’s Cooking at 2022 Alimentec Fair

Jun 15, 2022

USA Rice also conducted a rice seminar for 90 professional foodservice chefs to teach them how to cook with U.S. rice and talk about the many benefits derived from incorporating it on restaurant menus. Full story

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In The Weeds with The Rice Stuff Podcast

Jun 14, 2022

Clearfield and Provisia are genetically resistant to two classes of herbicides that target red rice, allowing growers to fight the weed efficiently and effectively without damaging their crop. Full story

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Ocean Shipping Reform to Become Law

Jun 14, 2022

The Federal Maritime Commission will have to undergo a series of more than a dozen rulemakings over the next year or more for the law to ultimately take full effect. Full story

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USDA’s Doug McKalip Nominated to USTR Ag Negotiator Position

Jun 13, 2022

The USTR’s Chief Agricultural Negotiator has the rank of ambassador, requiring confirmation through the full Senate and the Senate Finance Committee. Full story

Sonny Gets Framed

Jun 13, 2022

Last week, USA Rice Farmers Board Chair Kirk Satterfield attended the portrait unveiling for the 31st Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue. Full story

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Food Aid Group Forecasts Complicated Road Ahead for Hunger Relief

Jun 10, 2022

Rice and fortified rice are some of the most price stable, culturally acceptable, and commonly used commodities, that can save lives at this critical juncture in history. We stand ready, as always, to respond. Full story

Ag Economists Warn House Lawmakers that Rice Farmers Need Immediate Assistance

Jun 10, 2022

Rice is completely different from every other crop as basically rice has got a different infrastructure, and we’re going to lose that infrastructure and lose producers unless help is provided soon. Full story

Plant-Based Trend Takes Center Stage at Restaurant Show

Jun 09, 2022

Among the exhibitors were USA Rice members Cahokia Rice, Inland Cape Rice, and Best Rice, all of whom saw a steady stream of visitors inquiring about availability of U.S.-grown rice. Full story

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Field to Fork in Texas Means Rice, Corn, and Catfish

Jun 08, 2022

Influencers learned how food is grown and where it comes from, and what farmers actually do and their longstanding commitment to the environment. Full story

A Flurry of Activity in the UK as Key Tariff is Removed

Jun 07, 2022

The removal last week of the 25 percent ad valorem tariff applied to U.S. milled and broken rice imports to the UK represents a major breakthrough for U.S. rice and U.S. rice importers, and gives us more of a level playing field regarding future exports to the UK. Full story

Report on Export Activity in Central America

Jun 06, 2022

Central America is a top market for U.S. rice, bringing in nearly 600,000 tons ($206 million) last year. Full story

USA Rice Joins 21 Associations in Asking Biden Admin to Fight for U.S. Farmers at WTO

Jun 03, 2022

It is imperative that the Administration not trade away current WTO rules underpinning agricultural markets just to secure an outcome. That would be disastrous for farmers around the world. Full story

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And the Award Goes to … thinkrice.com!

Jun 02, 2022

The USA Rice consumer-facing website, thinkrice.com, is the winner in the “Associations & Non-Profit” category of the 2022 Sitefinity Website of the Year Awards. Full story

Morgan Named to Second Term on USDA Grain Inspection Advisory Committee

Jun 02, 2022

The Grain Inspection Advisory Committee represents all segments of the grain industry, including grain producers, processors, merchandisers, handlers, exporters, consumers, grain inspection agencies, and scientists. Full story

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USDA Announces Supply Chain Support

Jun 01, 2022

USDA plans to transform the food system to benefit consumers, producers, and rural communities by providing more options, increasing access, and creating new, more, and better markets for small and mid-size producers. Full story

NASS Reaches Out to Producers on 2022 Crops, Stocks, and Values

Jun 01, 2022

Results from these surveys are used by farmers and ranchers, USDA, businesses, exporters, researchers, economists, and policymakers to inform a wide range of decisions. Full story

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Rice Crop Protection Priorities Highlighted for Global MRL Experts

May 31, 2022

Last week, experts in maximum residue levels (MRLs) for crop protectants convened for the 2022 MRL Harmonization Workshop, sponsored by the California Specialty Crop Council, to discuss the evolving global regulatory landscape. Full story

USA Rice Responds to Proposed Dietary Guidelines Questions

May 27, 2022

USA Rice will continue to promote, advocate, and inform federal agencies of all the nutritional benefits associated with rice consumption to ensure that rice remains an integral part of recommended eating patterns and healthy diets at every level. Full story

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Vilsack Commits to Working on Rice Farmer Assistance, USA Rice Farmers Target Ask to USDA

May 26, 2022

Senator Boozman asked Secretary Vilsack if he'd help rice farmers facing unique and unprecedented situations. He gave a good answer. Full story

In Effort to Curb Inflation, Mexico Removes Duty on U.S. Rice Competitors

May 25, 2022

The U.S. will see some increased competition for paddy sales to Mexico, primarily out of markets in South America where there are already phytosanitary protocols for rough rice. Full story

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