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USA Rice Millers’ Association Welcomes New Member

Dec 07, 2020

Poinsett Rice and Grain has joined the USA Rice Millers’ Association as a mill member. Full story

USA Rice Meets with Biden USDA Transition Team

Dec 07, 2020

The CEO Ag Council, including USA Rice CEO Betsy Ward, met with leaders from President-Elect Biden’s transition team to discuss the needs of farmers and rural communities. Full story

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U.S. Rice Industry Discusses 2020 International Promotions and Plans for 2021

Dec 04, 2020

USA Rice met with the U.S. Rice Producers Association to discuss 2020 international promotional programs and plans for next year’s marketing activities. Full story

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Rice Industry Launches Consumer Ad Campaign in Seven Non-Traditional Markets

Dec 03, 2020

The ‘Start with Rice’ campaign reassures first-time rice buyers that purchasing rice is the right move – and that they should keep doing it. Full story

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U.S. Rice Industry Calls for Priority Access to COVID-19 Vaccinations for Food and Agriculture Workers

Dec 02, 2020

USA Rice, along with other national ag organizations, sent letters to federal authorities and state governors regarding priority access for food and ag workers to receive COVID-19 vaccinations when they become available. Full story

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USA Rice Goes Wild in the UK

Dec 01, 2020

USA Rice, the California Wild Rice Advisory Board, and the Minnesota Cultivated Wild Rice Council met today to discuss the 2020 wild rice marketing program and plans for 2021. Full story

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Protecting the Yield and Social License to Operate on The Rice Stuff Podcast

Nov 30, 2020

Listen up to the new episode of The Rice Stuff to learn about crop protection from a panel of experts, and get a tip on a great stocking stuffer for young fans of rice farming. Full story

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Louisiana Rice Miller Appointed to Grain Inspection Advisory Committee

Nov 25, 2020

Philip Bertrand, general manager of FRM in Lake Charles, Louisiana, has been appointed to serve as an alternate to USDA's Grain Inspection Advisory Committee. Full story

In Memory: Terry Siebenmorgen

Nov 24, 2020

Terry Siebenmorgen, known around the globe for his work in rice processing, passed away Sunday following a battle with cancer. He was 63. Full story

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Webinar Schedule for Annual State Outlook and Research Reports

Nov 24, 2020

The annual state outlook and research reports will be held live via webinar through the first week of December, but will also be conveniently available to view after the fact on the USA Rice website. Full story

U.S. Ag Export Development Council Brings in High Level Virtual Conference Line-up

Nov 23, 2020

The annual USAEDC conference, forced to go virtual due to COVID-19, included training workshops, general session speakers, topic-specific breakout sessions, and board meetings. Full story

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RTWG Water Symposium Videos Now Available

Nov 20, 2020

Videos of the water symposium presented during the 2020 Rice Technical Working Group meeting last February are now available online. Full story

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USDA Corrects Actively Engaged Provisions

Nov 20, 2020

Yesterday, USDA issued an official amendment to make corrections to the final rule on payment eligibility for farm programs. Full story

Rice to the Rescue Program Delivers Needed Relief to Restaurant Industry

Nov 19, 2020

Rice to the Rescue, a new program created in response to the devastating impact on the foodservice industry caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, launches next month. Full story

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Rice Road Documentary Travels Through Louisiana

Nov 18, 2020

A TV production company from South Korea traveled around southwest Louisiana, filming a new documentary on the story of rice and its journey through time and around the world to present day. Full story

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FeedFeed Recipe Contest Produces Record-Breaking Social Engagement Results

Nov 17, 2020

A month-long, online recipe contest boosted the number of USA Rice Instagram followers and created quality organic user-generated content that looks as good as it tastes. Full story

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Shanghai Trade Show Gets a Taste of U.S.-Grown Rice

Nov 16, 2020

More than a thousand visitors stopped by the USA Rice booth at the recent Food and Hotel China (FHC) trade show including the U.S. ag delegation. Full story

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Food Aid Webinar Puts Rice at Center for Pandemic Relief

Nov 13, 2020

The fourth and final in a series of international trade-focused webinars focused on usage trends, product updates, and the benefits of fortified rice in feeding a pandemic-stricken world. Full story

Nutrition Survey Gives “Grown in the USA” a Big Thumbs Up

Nov 12, 2020

An overwhelming 70 percent of survey respondents indicated country of origin is important to them and that packaging emphasizing “Grown in the USA” matters. Full story

Sustainable Ag Summit To Highlight Rice Biodiversity

Nov 12, 2020

The 2020 Sustainable Agriculture Summit will include a virtual session hosted by USA Rice that highlights the biodiversity story of U.S. rice production. Full story

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