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Rice Industry Leaders Awarded for Superlative Stewardship Practices

Dec 10, 2021

Conservation and sustainability have subtle differences, but for USA Rice members, they share a common goal – to preserve productive ricelands for future generations. Full story

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Ocean Shipping Reform Act Sails Through House

Dec 09, 2021

The bill would prohibit shipping companies “from unreasonably declining export cargo bookings if the cargo can be loaded in a safe and timely manner.” Full story

2022/24 Leadership Development Program Class Announced

Dec 09, 2021

The Rice Leadership Development Program gives young men and women a comprehensive understanding of the U.S. rice industry, with an emphasis on personal development and communication training. Full story

Rice Recognizes Industry Leaders

Dec 08, 2021

Three awards -- Rice Farmer of the Year, the Rice Industry Award, and the Rice Lifetime Achievement Award -- co-sponsored by Horizon Ag and USA Rice, highlight some of the most positive achievements associated with the U.S. rice industry. Full story

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2021 USA Rice Outlook Conference Tackles Tough Issues

Dec 07, 2021

If you attended the 2021 USA Rice Outlook Conference, please complete surveys on the sessions using the conference mobile app sponsored by BASF. Your feedback is welcomed, encouraged, and helps us plan for next year. Full story

Welcome to NOLA!

Dec 06, 2021

One added bonus of being at the 2021 USA Rice Outlook Conference in person is getting your hands on the latest issue of the USA Rice Whole Grain in your conference registration packet. Full story

In Memory: Vernon Vierra

Dec 06, 2021

The founding general manager of Sun Valley Rice, Vern Vierra's charisma and sense of humor made a lasting impression on everyone he met. Full story

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FAS Japan Visits USA Rice Members in California

Dec 03, 2021

While FAS personnel stationed overseas often visit with American stakeholders, it is rare that they have opportunities to visit those stakeholders on U.S. turf once they’ve relocated Full story

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New How-To Foodservice Guide Spells Out Benefits of U.S. Rice

Dec 02, 2021

The online resource, Ready, Set, Rice! A Rice Cooking Playbook, offers savvy foodservice operations ten pages of information, facts, and recipes covering all things rice in an easy to understand and easy to access format. Full story

In Memory: John Russell Denison, Sr.

Dec 02, 2021

Known as a selfless leader, John was dedicated to serving others especially in the areas of education and agriculture. Full story

‘Rice to the Rescue’ for School Nutrition Programs

Dec 01, 2021

USA Rice developed a new program to provide support and resources to school foodservice that elevates the role of U.S. rice in their operations. Full story

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India Narrowly Dodges Retaliatory Duties on Brown Basmati Rice

Nov 30, 2021

U.S. retaliation for India's digital service taxes was to include an additional 25 percent duty on brown basmati imports tacked onto existing import tariffs. Full story

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U.S. Rice Shaping The Future of Food for the Hospitality Sector in China

Nov 30, 2021

USA Rice exhibited at the 2021 Global Food Trade Show in Shanghai with both an in-person booth and an online showroom featuring U.S. rice exporters. Full story

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Rice Industry Trip to WTO Ministerial a Casualty of New COVID Variant

Nov 29, 2021

Postponement of the WTO's MC12 was disappointing as much work had been done by the U.S. and like-minded countries to lay the groundwork for the body’s Committee on Agriculture meetings. Full story

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Getting Saudi Vision Trained on U.S. Rice

Nov 29, 2021

USA Rice recently launched a major four-week promotional campaign that combines point of sale materials and digital screens in Jeddah as well as major cities in the southern province like Abha, Khamis Moshait, Makkah, and Jizan. Full story

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USA Rice Meets with China’s Largest Food Company

Nov 24, 2021

The two organizations shared updates on their respective country’s rice crops and discussed the global rice trade. Full story

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The Rice Stuff Goes to School…Lunch

Nov 23, 2021

There are two kinds of people in the world, those whose favorite subject in school was lunch, and liars. We’ve come a long way from soggy green beans, mystery meat, and sloppy joes. School meals are sophisticated and nutritional considerations are the name of the game. Full story

In Memory: Linda Zaunbrecher

Nov 23, 2021

If you were lucky enough to cross paths with Linda Zaunbrecher, you understood in an instant the devotion she had for agriculture and the rice industry. Her passion, loyalty, and grace opened many doors for women in agriculture. Full story

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2022 International Promotion Funding Increases for the U.S. Rice Industry

Nov 22, 2021

These USDA/FAS funds have been vital in opening up new market segments and increasing sales for U.S. rice. The overall increase in funding is a testament to the great work USA Rice does promoting U.S. rice in markets around the world. Full story

U.S. Rice Touts ‘Closer To Zero’ Record for Food Safety

Nov 19, 2021

Rice is the only ingredient in baby food that already has an FDA action level on contaminants despite rice being just one of many foods we feed our nation’s children. Full story

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