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Rice District Rep. Julia Letlow Joins House Appropriations Committee

May 20, 2022

Congresswoman Letlow is a huge advocate for the U.S. rice industry and agriculture as a whole, and is uniquely positioned to support the industry in her new role. Full story

World Market Price Meeting a Mixed Bag

May 20, 2022

This meeting is always informative as both industry and government partners have a chance to share perspectives. Full story

Study Shows Market Development for Ag Exports Has Remarkable ROI

May 19, 2022

Export programs added an average of $9.6 billion per year to U.S. export value between 1977 and 2019, and added 225,800 new jobs across the entire U.S. economy. Full story

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Study Shows Rice Farmers Across U.S. Face Extreme Financial Losses in 2022

May 18, 2022

This report highlights how dire the situation in rice country is and the toll rice farmers are taking as they face depressed prices all while their cost of production continues to soar. Full story

USA Rice Hosts School Foodservice Webinar

May 17, 2022

Last week, USA Rice hosted a training webinar for school nutrition and foodservice professionals spelling out the important culinary applications for domestic rice in school nutrition programs. Full story

Biden Admin Nominates New USDA Trade Under Secretary

May 16, 2022

USA Rice has worked with Alexis Taylor before in her previous roles in Washington, and we are excited for her to be nominated to this critical position. Full story

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USDA Announces Disaster Assistance for 2020 and 2021

May 16, 2022

A new $6 billion disaster recovery assistance program for agricultural producers has been provided by Congress as part of the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act signed into law by President Biden on September 30, 2021. Full story

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Farmers Attend Annual Meetings in Louisiana and Mississippi

May 13, 2022

Rice industry leaders gathered this week to share news, hear policy updates, and plan for the future and USA Rice staff was there. Full story

Arkansas Rice Conservation Efforts Lead By Example

May 12, 2022

The collaboration between USA Rice and The Nature Conservancy makes the industry stronger and elevates the impact of conservation on the ground. Full story

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Consumer Promotion Goes Online in Japan

May 11, 2022

A new social media campaign launches in Japan this Friday focused on U.S. medium grain recipes for outdoor dining. It's the season! Full story

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The Rice Stuff Roots Out Pretenders

May 10, 2022

The way these companies market, package, and promote their products, it is clear they are trying to fool consumers while riding rice’s coattails as one of the most widely-accepted, delicious grains in the world. Full story

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Following Rice Industry Complaints, U.S. Surface Transportation Board Moves to Improve Rail Delays

May 09, 2022

The U.S. rice industry has been hit directly by the ongoing issues with rail carriers, including service backlogs, lack of and/or marginal equipment, and labor shortages. Full story

USA Rice Canada Gets “Saucy” for the Lunar New Year

May 06, 2022

The joint VH Sauces partnership in Canada was a timely opportunity to increase consumer awareness of the versatility of U.S. rice while also promoting the THINK RICE logo and brand both in store and online. Full story

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K-12 Rice to the Rescue Sweepstakes Winner Announced

May 05, 2022

The USA Rice K-12 Rice To The Rescue program provides ideas and inspiration on ways to add more rice to a school’s weekly menus. Full story

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USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Videos Promote U.S. Rice

May 04, 2022

USA Rice works closely with Foreign Agricultural Service ATOs around the world to promote U.S.-grown rice, and these videos are a prime example of the support we receive from the government. Full story

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Ramadan Concludes with Celebrations and Charity

May 03, 2022

The Holy Month of Ramadan, that started on the April 2, ended yesterday with many Muslim families coming together to celebrate Eid Al Fitr, the end of the month of fasting. Full story

USA Rice Talks Trade Policy with UK Rice Association, Encourages Partnership on WTO Efforts

May 02, 2022

No rice is grown in the UK. They are solely an importer and have 11 domestic rice mills that further process and then package rice for distribution throughout the country. Full story

USA Rice Participates in National Shipper Advisory Committee Meeting in Washington

Apr 29, 2022

The National Shipper Advisory Committee, of which USA Rice member Chris Crutchfield is a member, has made recommendations to the Federal Maritime Commission. Full story

Senator Kennedy’s Staff Visit Rice Industry

Apr 29, 2022

Senator Kennedy's staff put boots on the ground at a rice mill and rice farm. Full story

USA Rice Testifies at Closer to Zero Meeting

Apr 28, 2022

USA Rice's Betsy Ward testified on behalf of the rice industry at USDA meetings discussing toxins in the nation's food supply. Full story

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