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USA Rice “Tastes the Future” at Anuga 2021

Oct 13, 2021

Food professionals from around the globe attend the trade show making it an excellent resource for gathering market information from across Europe, as well as the Middle East and Africa. Full story

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Thoughts on Rice From a James Beard Nominated Chef on The Rice Stuff

Oct 12, 2021

Join The Rice Stuff podcast for Episode 31, “Sitting Down with Chef Hari Cameron,” and hear how the mind of a professional chef works. Full story

In Memory: Toshiko Satake

Oct 12, 2021

In 2016, the USA Rice Millers' Association awarded Toshiko Satake the RMA Distinguished Service Award recognizing her outstanding lifetime contributions to the U.S. rice milling industry. Full story

USA Rice Endorses New EPA Ag Advisor

Oct 08, 2021

Yesterday, Rod Snyder, most recently president of Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture, was named agriculture advisor at the EPA. Full story

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Canadian Celebrity Chef Rethinks Traditional Croutons with U.S. Rice

Oct 08, 2021

Instead of bread, the new croutons are made with rice molded into different shapes such as spooky eyeballs for Halloween or bold heart shapes that declare the cook’s love for U.S.-origin rice. Full story

After One Year Hiatus, USA Rice Outlook Conference Re-Launches, Heading to New Orleans

Oct 07, 2021

The conference is scheduled for the Hyatt Regency New Orleans and begins on the evening of December 5 with a welcome reception and runs through December 7 with two General Sessions, multiple educational breakout sessions, a trade show, and the Annual Awards Luncheon that celebrates excellence in all corners of the U.S. rice industry. Full story

2021 USA Rice Sustainability Award Nomination Deadline is Friday

Oct 06, 2021

The award committee strongly encourages resubmission of previous nominations that were not selected. The award will be presented at the USA Rice Outlook Conference in New Orleans in December. Full story

“Perfect” USA Rice Promotions in Colombia

Oct 06, 2021

Check out “Think Rice: The Perfect Ingredient” campaign, a multichannel crusade designed to engage consumers in Colombia through in-store promotions and digital marketing. Full story

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USA Rice Wraps Up National Rice Month Programming

Oct 05, 2021

This year, USA Rice utilized a combination of outreach strategies to make sure the word got out on National Rice Month, clueing in the public about the annual celebration of our favorite month and grain. Full story

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USTR Promises Tougher Stance on China, U.S. Rice Industry Wants Assurances on Ag

Oct 04, 2021

USTR announced the Biden Administration’s plans for a new approach to the U.S.-China relationship, including enforcement of the U.S.-China Phase One Agreement that was signed in January 2020. Enforcement could mean a lot of things, so the devil will be in the details. Full story

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California Rice Harvest Report

Oct 01, 2021

Harvest is going nicely and yields are good to very good for many, and, while it is a little early to get a true picture, milling quality might be somewhat lower than desired. Full story

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Government Shutdown Narrowly Avoided

Oct 01, 2021

Congress voted to keep the lights on a bit longer and included $10 billion in much needed WHIP+ funding. Full story

Orange lanterns strung above outdoor display with Mooncake Festival poster and bags of rice

U.S. Rice Lights Up Mooncake Festival in the UK

Sep 30, 2021

The Mooncake Festival is celebrated by many countries in southeast Asia, and is the second-most important holiday after Chinese New Year, with a history dating back more than three thousand years when the Chinese Emperor worshipped the moon for bountiful harvests. Full story

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USDA Announces $3 Billion Investment in Agriculture; Unveils New Climate Partnership Initiative

Sep 29, 2021

USDA says these targeted investments will address unmet needs in our food system with funding made available from the Commodity Credit Corporation. Full story

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U.S. and Taiwan Hold 6th Annual Technical Meeting

Sep 29, 2021

Topics for the meeting included an exchange of information on this year’s rice production and utilization in both countries. Full story

Digital billboard text: Severe Drought Limit Outdoor Watering

The Rice Stuff Launches Series on Climate Change

Sep 28, 2021

Episode 30 starts a conversation on climate change and promises no politics and no opinions, just facts, in an honest discussion on the science of it all. Full story

Slide shows "greatest challenges:" water, weather, imports, and market access

USA Rice Hosts Kansas Farm Bureau Leadership Group

Sep 27, 2021

The Kansas Farm Bureau leadership program received a tutorial on the history of rice cultivation, the basics of the growing cycle, and the top issues and challenges facing the U.S. industry. Full story

Rice Farmer Reports to House Ag Subcommittee

Sep 27, 2021

Last week, USA Rice Farmers Chair Kirk Satterfield appeared before the House Agriculture General Farm Commodities and Risk Management Subcommittee to update and discuss the effectiveness of current Farm Bill commodity support and crop insurance as well as the economic and growing conditions on the ground. Full story

National Rice Month Celebrations Keep Louisiana Cooking

Sep 24, 2021

Throughout the remainder of September, and leading up to the International Rice Festival in Crowley on October 15-18, many more events honoring rice farmers and the rice industry are planned throughout Louisiana so the celebration continues! Full story

Images of three different risotto dishes for fall, winter, and spring

Final Installment in Chef Video Series Focuses on Seasonality

Sep 23, 2021

The “Be More Seasonal” video stars James Beard-nominated Chef Hari Cameron explaining why it’s important in foodservice to incorporate seasonal flavors and menu offerings and how U.S.-grown rice allows operators to adapt their menu offerings both easily and inexpensively. Full story

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