USA Rice Daily

AR Rice Annual Meeting with computer and rice panicles

Annual Arkansas Meeting Covers Rice Issues from Local, State, and Federal Perspective

Feb 10, 2021

USA Rice President & CEO Betsy Ward was among those presenting at the Arkansas Rice Farmers and Arkansas Rice Council annual meeting on Monday, held via virtual platform with more than 100 attendees. Full story

The Rice Stuff Podcast Examines U.S. Rice Industry Sustainability Goals

Feb 09, 2021

LSU's Dr. Dustin Harrell joins the podcast to discuss the U.S. rice industry's new sustainability goals that are admittedly aggressive but definitely attainable. Full story

WASDE Report Released

Feb 09, 2021

The outlook for 2020/21 U.S. rice this month is for stable supplies and domestic use, lower exports, and higher ending stocks. Full story

New ThinkRice website on three different screens: desktop, iPad, and cellphone

New thinkrice.com Debuts

Feb 08, 2021

The new and improved thinkrice.com has a modern design as well as content and functionality enhancements that both improve the user experience and showcase what makes U.S.-grown rice so special. Full story

Sea-Bass stuffed with wild rice, wrapped in foil, on cutting board, next to USA-Rice-Apron

U.S. Rice Goes Wild on Social Media in the UK

Feb 05, 2021

USA Rice sent samples of wild rice products and branded aprons to three UK bloggers who then cooked their own versions of our recipes and posted them on their platforms, reaching more than one million people. Full story

Black man wearing business suit sits at table, speaking into microphone, AgriPulse-photo

USA Rice Signs Letter in Support of Biden EPA Nominee Michael Regan

Feb 04, 2021

USA Rice signed onto a letter addressed to leaders of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee in support of the confirmation of Michael Regan as the new EPA Administrator. Full story

White man in business suit stands in front of American flag

Vilsack Approved by Senate Ag Committee to Lead USDA

Feb 03, 2021

Yesterday, Thomas J. Vilsack testified before the Senate Ag Committee during his confirmation hearing to hold the post of U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. He answered questions on trade, climate, fertilizer prices, livestock issues, and the Renewable Fuels Standard. Full story

Text "United in Quality" in white and red on blue background

FAS Programs Promote DelicioUS Ag Commodities

Feb 02, 2021

A new USDA promotion program, called DelicioUS!, provides cooperator groups, like USA Rice, a great opportunity to connect with food industry representatives, retailers, and consumers across Europe. Full story

Annual Rpt shows three men standing in golden rice field in front of combine

USA Rice and Ducks Unlimited Release 2020 Annual Report

Feb 01, 2021

The recently released 2020 Rice Stewardship Annual Report describes in detail the important relationship between agriculture, responsible water usage methods, and wildlife. Full story

White man wearing business suit & red tie stands at podium next to poster with US and Cuba flags

Harris Retires from Riceland Foods After 45 Years of Service

Feb 01, 2021

Terry Harris, senior vice president of operations at Riceland Foods, retired last Friday from the farmer-owned cooperative where he spent his entire career. Full story

Biden Administration Lifts Travel Restrictions for Temporary Farm Workers Just in Time

Jan 29, 2021

Yesterday, the U.S. Department of State granted a national interest exemption for H-2A and some H-2B workers from South Africa that would have impacted a significant number of ag workers who normally travel to rice-producing states in the Mid-South. Full story

New Administration Could Mean New Hope for Rice Market in Cuba

Jan 28, 2021

While the Biden Administration has indicated it intends to engage with Cuba, the extent to which they are willing and able to do so remains unknown. Full story

Group of people wearing business attire sit around large conference room table

Long Awaited Iraq Tender Arrives

Jan 27, 2021

Iraq’s Ministry of Trade has announced a global tender for 30,000 MT of rice that is outside of the US-Iraq Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and can be filled by any country. Companies have one week to submit bid documents to the Ministry. Full story

Trade-show-booth, group of men examine rice products displayed on table

U.S. Rice Promotions in Asia on The Rice Stuff Podcast

Jan 26, 2021

They say a great salesman could sell sawdust to a lumber mill, but what about selling U.S. rice to Asia? Just as challenging by any measure, and the latest episode of The Rice Stuff podcast dives into the subject. Full story

Photos of Biden Administration ag leaders

New Biden Administration Among Key Issues at California Rice Commission Grower Meeting

Jan 25, 2021

This year’s CRC Annual Grower Meeting provided update on key subjects impacting the rice industry, from trade prospects and the water outlook to the fast-moving political landscape at the state and national levels. Full story

Two hands creating map being made with colorful grains

USA Rice Participates in International Grains Council Meetings

Jan 25, 2021

Last week, more than two dozen international delegations and supporting organizations, including USA Rice, met virtually as part of the 52nd Council Session of the International Grains Council (IGC). Full story

USA Rice Presents at 2021 Western Rice Belt Production Conference

Jan 22, 2021

The Western Rice Belt Production Conference, hosted by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, held its annual meeting this week via virtual platform. Full story

Annual NELA Growers Meeting Highlights Row Rice

Jan 21, 2021

The Northeast Louisiana Row Rice meeting held in Oak Grove on Tuesday was a hybrid get-together, with area growers and extension staff meeting both in-person and virtually. Full story

Field of waving American flags framing US Capitol dome

Biden Says National Unity Needed for Challenges Ahead

Jan 20, 2021

“This is our historic moment of crisis and challenge,” President Biden said. “And unity is the path forward. And we must meet this moment as the United States of America. If we do that, I guarantee you we will not fail.” Full story

Louisiana’s 3rd District Hosts New Congressional Staff

Jan 19, 2021

Last week, Rep. Clay Higgins’s new staff agricultural liaison, Turner Bridgforth, toured Louisiana’s 3rd Congressional District visiting rice farms, mills, and the Port of Lake Charles. Full story

USA Rice Daily

Sign-Up for the Daily