USA Rice Daily

Jun 14, 2021

Rice bowls continue to dominate the culinary landscape both at-home and in restaurants. They are nutritious, easy to make and prep, completely customizable, and affordable, and USA Rice teaches you how to make the best bowl with U.S.-grown rice. Full story

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Colombia Leaves Daily Rice Recommended Serving Unchanged, Consumers Still Outpace It

Jun 11, 2021

The government of Colombia toyed with reducing the recommended daily intake of rice for citizens, but took USA Rice's advice to leave the level unchanged. Full story

Crop Damage From Record Rainfall in the South Still Being Calculated

Jun 11, 2021

Record rains and already saturated ground did not help anyone in the mid-South this week. Full story

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EPA and Army Seek to Rewrite WOTUS

Jun 10, 2021

The government is looking at making changes to water legislation....again. Full story

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USA Rice Administration Getting Back to Rice Country

Jun 09, 2021

USA Rice staff took the opportunity of finally traveling again to visit industry leaders and check in on the crop. Full story

Row Rice on The Rice Stuff Podcast

Jun 08, 2021

Dr. Steve Linscombe invites some row rice experts to talk furrow irrigation, AWD, weed pressure, and more on The Rice Stuff podcast. Full story

"Ricing" Awareness North of the Border: Shedding Light on Gluten for Celiac Awareness Month

Jun 07, 2021

For those with Celiac disease, rice is likely central to the diet. USA Rice partnered with social media influencers in Canada to get the word out. Full story

Celebrating the Bounty of the Delta

Jun 04, 2021

After being cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s event was back to the usual pomp and circumstance. The event was held in-person at Delta State University’s Bologna Performing Arts Center. Full story

Rice Field Days Back On Track and In-Person in Louisiana

Jun 03, 2021

The common culprit at the root of most issues growers are dealing with in this crop year relate to weather, from planting and stand establishment, to fertilizer and herbicide treatment delays due to inclement weather patterns across the south. Full story

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USTR Punts Duties on Indian Rice Imports, Keeps Door Open to Revisit in Six Months

Jun 02, 2021

Today, U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai immediately suspended imposition of retaliatory tariffs on six countries, including India, for up to 180 days to continue tax negotiations with those trading partners. Full story

USA Rice Supports Chefs with Awards at Singapore World Gourmet Summit

Jun 01, 2021

USA Rice is the Official Rice Partner of the World Gourmet Summit 2021, Asia’s foremost gastronomic event for the food and beverage industry. Full story

Taking Stock – Rice in Global Food Assistance Programs

May 28, 2021

Worsening global civil unrest and resulting food insecurity, coupled with the lingering effects of COVID, have called for greater supplies from the U.S. rice industry to help address global hunger. Full story

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Consumers Get the Message Thanks to USA Rice Campaign

May 27, 2021

Consumers who had been exposed to the advertising campaign were 33 percent more likely to report planning to purchase rice six or more times in the coming month. There were also statistically significant increases in positive attributes assigned to rice from people who were ad aware. Full story

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USA Rice Booth at SIAL Gives Rice Traders a Taste Test

May 26, 2021

The in-person 2021 SIAL China trade show included 4,500 exhibitors and more than 123,000 visitors. Full story

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Drinking Rice on The Rice Stuff Podcast

May 25, 2021

The Rice Stuff podcast takes a deep dive into the world of brewing with rice – the unique challenges the ingredient presents, and the wonderful results that can be achieved. Full story

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USA Rice Exhibits at Trade Show in Chengdu, China

May 24, 2021

Last month, USA Rice showcased American-grown rice at a trade show hosted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Trade Office. Full story

Global Rice Consumption Increases While U.S. Production Decreases

May 21, 2021

The USA Rice World Market Price Subcommittee held its second meeting of 2021 yesterday and learned the USDA projects record rice consumption in 2021/22, outpacing production for the first time. Full story

Gumbo Promotion Resonates with Japanese Consumers

May 20, 2021

The three month gumbo promotion in Japan has come to and end and delivered more engagement than anticipated. Full story

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Colombian Farmers Get Rice Advice from Dr. Steve Linscombe

May 19, 2021

Linscombe drew on more than 35 years of experience as a rice researcher at the LSU AgCenter Rice Research Station to answer questions about climate change, water usage optimization, and sustainability, among others. Full story

Biden Administration Commits to Resolving EU Retaliatory Tariffs, Including for Rice

May 18, 2021

Section 232 tariffs added another layer of difficulty for the U.S. rice industry to maintain open trade with longtime customers in Europe. Full story

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