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More Than 350 Organizations Voice Support for Existing Pesticide Law

Jan 12, 2022

This legislation would arbitrarily ban several pesticides and replace the existing risk-based review process with the European style precautionary principal. This would, by design, eliminate tools available to rice farmers to manage crop pests and diseases. Full story

Report Indicates Increases in Fertilizer Costs for Rice Farmers in 2022

Jan 12, 2022

The rise in cost of production is putting enormous strain on producers, and given flat rice prices, growers are facing incredibly difficult situations as planting season approaches. Full story

The Rice Stuff Gets Philosophical

Jan 11, 2022

This podcast episode looks at Thai jasmine and Indian basmati imports, the growing U.S. demand for these specialty rices and what’s driving it, and the headwinds the U.S. industry is battling to gain an advantage in the space. Full story

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Farm & Mill Tour Goes Virtual for Maximum Impact

Jan 10, 2022

The new USA Rice virtual Foodservice Farm & Mill Tour showcases where and how rice is grown in the U.S. and conveys the importance of sourcing domestically grown rice within foodservice operations. Full story

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High Praise for Second U.S. Rice Quality Symposium

Jan 07, 2022

Breeders from five U.S. rice research institutions and three private companies presented 18 newly-developed U.S. rice varieties to USA Rice members and trade partners from Central America, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, and Mexico. Full story

EU Retaliatory Rice Tariffs Officially Lifted, Sights Now Shift to UK Negotiations

Jan 06, 2022

Shipments of U.S. rice will no longer be subject to an additional 25 percent duty. The tariffs were originally imposed in 2018 in response to U.S. tariffs assessed on European steel and aluminum. Full story

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Outlook Look Back: Cybersecurity

Jan 05, 2022

USA Rice is urging our members to take cybersecurity seriously. Criminals have turned their attention to agriculture because they think we’re more likely to be unprepared. Protect yourself and your company before it's too late. Full story

ICYMI: The Rice Stuff Takes on Shipping Challenges

Jan 04, 2022

This podcast episode unpacks the current shipping crisis, from ocean freighters gaming a system they created, to truck weights and limited working hours in ports, and from pricing inequities to port automation. Full story

Biden Admin Lifts H-2A Travel Restrictions for South African Workers

Jan 03, 2022

Given the nature of the work and tight labor market, it’s vital that rice farmers have access to a steady and stable workforce. Full story

Professional Chef Contest in Japan Draws Record Number of Entries

Jan 03, 2022

Of the ten chefs who competed in the final competition, four winners were selected for the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards, as well as the newly established "Take Out & Delivery Award." Full story

Scholarship Winner Turns Rice Into Art

Dec 17, 2021

The top three videos were screened at the 2021 USA Rice Outlook Conference in New Orleans. These, and four Honorable Mention videos from students in Arkansas, California, and Missouri, can be watched on the USA Rice YouTube page. Full story

2021 USA Rice Outlook Conference Photo Gallery

Dec 17, 2021

You are there: 2021 USA Rice Outlook Conference! Full story

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Crop Insurance Info Session Features Arkansas Rice Farmer

Dec 16, 2021

Arkansas rice farmer Jeff Rutledge was the sole farmer at a House Ag Committee roundtable discussion focusing on the federal crop insurance program. Full story

Senators Ask Biden Admin to Take India to the WTO for Rice and Wheat Subsidies

Dec 16, 2021

India is a major part of the world economy, but that doesn’t give them a pass to skirt around the rules that they agreed to when joining the WTO. Full story

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USA Rice, Ag Organizations Seek Uninterrupted H-2A Guestworkers for 2022

Dec 15, 2021

Agricultural guestworkers are essential to family farms preparing to plant and tend to next year’s rice crop, particularly given ongoing labor shortages. Full story

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USA Rice Promotions Make Inroads in Ghana Market

Dec 15, 2021

Rice is a major staple food in Ghana and the rice market here continues to grow, with rice per capita consumption increasing year on year. Full story

2021 Rice Award Winners: N. Van Vleck, Q. Shao, & K. McKenzie

Celebrating Excellence on The Rice Stuff Podcast

Dec 14, 2021

It’s a great honor to have the award winners on the show and to have them share their thoughts in the more relaxed atmosphere of the podcast. Full story

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As Farm Bill Looms, NASS Reporting is Imperative for Industry Input

Dec 14, 2021

Growers, who are randomly selected, will be asked questions about fertilizer, pesticide, cropping practice, and technology management. All responses are kept confidential. Full story

Around the World Culinary Tour in Canada Starts with U.S. Rice

Dec 13, 2021

Through social media campaigns and the USA Rice Canada website, consumers are learning how to take an ingredient they know and trust – U.S. rice – and create international dishes. Full story

Outlook Conference Panel Discusses Steep Rise in Input Costs, Serious Challenges for 2022

Dec 10, 2021

We realize this is a terrible situation and USA Rice is working to advance viable solutions for rice farmers. Full story

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