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The Oldest Rice Farm in Arkansas Looks to the Future

Sep 09, 2021

Producers today have more tools available now than ever, and the Rice Stewardship Partnership plays a key role in deploying those tools at the farm level, but it takes leaders like Matt Morris to show the industry they work. Full story

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National Rice Month 2021 Off to a Strong Start

Sep 08, 2021

National Rice Month gives us the opportunity to shine the light on the folks that work so hard year-round to produce a nutritious and high-quality crop. Full story

U.S. Rice Pins for the Win on Pinterest

Sep 07, 2021

According to a recent survey, Pinterest is the second-leading source of inspiration amongst Canadian consumers searching for new recipes. As a result, USA Rice has put a greater emphasis on Pinterest content. Full story

In Memory: Bill Huffman

Sep 07, 2021

Bill Huffman, who retired from Farmers' Rice Cooperative in 2016, was a wonderful person who made it his mission to know people deeply and build long lasting relationships. Full story

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FECARROZ Elects New Board Members

Sep 03, 2021

Last week, members of the Central American Rice Federation (FECARROZ), met to elect and swear-in their new executive board. Full story

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First Ever All Digital Whole Grain Newspaper Just a Click Away

Sep 03, 2021

Access the current issue of the Whole Grain newspaper via the USA Rice website. Full story

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2021 USA Rice Sustainability Award Applications Open

Sep 02, 2021

Nominate the people or companies you know who embody sustainability by their actions and who are willing to share their vision of the future and commitment to the environment to help others follow in their footsteps. Full story

Anheuser-Busch and USA Rice Partner to Support Sustainable Rice Farming

Sep 02, 2021

Yesterday Anheuser-Busch made a $100K investment in rice stewardship, marking the fourth year in a row that the country’s leading brewer and its charitable foundation have made a commitment to sustainable rice production. Full story

Social Media Influencers Keep Consumers Reaching for Rice

Sep 01, 2021

The Registered Dietitian blogger campaign clearly resonated with consumer and nutrition audiences as the 2020-2021 program generated more than 9 million impressions and more than 300,000 engagements across 212 placements. Full story

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New Court Decision Jeopardizes Water Rules

Aug 31, 2021

Yesterday's judicial decision vacating the Navigable Waters Protection Rule has created uncertainty over what the rules actually are now under the Clean Water Act. Full story

Crutchfield Appointed to Federal Shipping Advisory Committee

Aug 30, 2021

The National Shipper Advisory Committee is a new advisory group created earlier this year to provide information, insight, and expertise pertaining to conditions in the ocean freight delivery system. Full story

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Saving Lives with U.S. Rice in Global Hot Spots

Aug 27, 2021

Humanitarian assistance is going to be critical in the coming months and tonnage of rice going into various emergency food aid programs will likely increase. Full story

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Rice Shines in the California Sun

Aug 26, 2021

Enjoying the unseasonably cool 80-degree weather, hundreds of people gathered at the Rice Experiment Station (RES) yesterday for the 2021 California Rice Field Day. Full story

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Rep. Letlow Tours Southwest Louisiana Rice Country

Aug 25, 2021

Freshman Representative Julia Letlow (R-LA), who represents Louisiana’s 5th District, toured the area to meet with the state’s rice industry leaders. Full story

The Rice Stuff Podcast Looks at Whole Grain Consumption, Scholarships, and Urban Farming

Aug 24, 2021

The newest episode of The Rice Stuff podcast, with show hosts Michael Klein and Lesley Dixon, takes on a grab bag of topics all about rice. Full story

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Earn Money for College the Rice Way

Aug 23, 2021

Open to graduating high school seniors from Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, or Texas, the National Rice Month Scholarship asks students to create a video that in three minutes or less, shines a light on our versatile, tasty, home-grown grain. Full story

Whole Grain Consumption on the Rise

Aug 20, 2021

Researchers surveyed Americans to identify the rate of whole grain consumption and the influencing factors for purchasing whole grains. The choice for whole grains comes down to health, flavor, and familiarity, with brown rice as the third most consumed whole grain. Full story

U.S. Rice Makes ‘To-Go’ Easier for Foodservice Operators

Aug 19, 2021

A new USA Rice video does a great job presenting ways U.S.-grown rice can maximize ‘to-go’ menus that meet consumer quality standards. Full story

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Piensa En Arroz (Think Rice) in Honduras

Aug 18, 2021

How do you change the mindset of a traditional diet based on corn and beans? Encourage the consumer to THINK RICE! Full story

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Natural Disasters Exacerbate Crisis in Haiti

Aug 17, 2021

Haitians consume rice daily and access to this shelf stable good is essential in times of crisis. The U.S. supplies more than 90 percent of Haiti’s rice imports and when conditions for logistics are favorable exporters can quickly supply this market. Full story

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