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Post Laura Damage Assessment and Clean-Up Continues

Sep 17, 2020

Time will tell the full extent of damage from Hurricane Laura to the 2020 rice crop. It will be months before the full calculation of how much, and what impact each aspect of the industry sustained. Full story

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Rice Harvest Commences in California

Sep 16, 2020

A true assessment of the 2020 crop will have to wait until harvest is complete. In the meantime, California rice farmers are cautiously optimistic as the start of the harvest season has been somewhat promising. Full story

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Ag & Food Policy Summit Showcases Conservation Efforts in California Rice Country

Sep 15, 2020

Sustainability and conservation were the focus last week at the Agri-Pulse Ag & Food Policy Summit West, and rice was the star of the show. Full story

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Fall Whole Grain: The Return of Miss Fluffy

Sep 14, 2020

This issue's cover story is a retrospective look at the history of advertising rice in the 20th century showing how the industry keeps up with changing times. Full story

WASDE Report Released

Sep 11, 2020

The outlook for 2020/21 U.S. rice this month is for lower beginning stocks, with increased production, imports, and total use. Full story

Colombia Chef Webinar Series Now Available on Facebook

Sep 11, 2020

Originally streamed via Zoom, the Virtual Chef Webinar Series is now available on the USA Rice Colombia Facebook page. Full story

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Brazil Opens Temporary, Rare Duty-Free Quota for Milled and Paddy Rice

Sep 10, 2020

Yesterday Brazil voted to provide duty-free access for up to 400,000 MT of paddy and milled rice from all origins, effective today through December 31, 2020. Full story

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New Rice Import Data Helps USA Rice Members Better Monitor Market Trends

Sep 09, 2020

The U.S. ITC implemented new Harmonized Tariff Schedule codes for milled and brown jasmine and milled basmati rice, following a successful petition led by USA Rice earlier this year. Full story

The Unique Biodiversity of Rice Fields on The Rice Stuff Podcast

Sep 08, 2020

New podcast episode talks about how U.S. rice fields provide wildlife habitat for birds and waterfowl, invertebrates, and even fish. Full story

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One Week Later, Laura’s Damage Report Still Unfolding

Sep 04, 2020

It’s been a week since Hurricane Laura made landfall, carving a path of destruction with winds and rain that moved throughout the mid-South. Effects on the 2020 rice crop are still being assessed to determine the extent of damage. Full story

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Missouri Virtual Field Day Sessions Available Online

Sep 03, 2020

This year, all Fisher Delta Research Center Field Day speakers presented online and those sessions are now available on the Center's website. Full story

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New USA Rice International Marketing Tool Delivers Strong Sustainability Message

Sep 03, 2020

USA Rice has developed a new infographic-based tool to help exporters, overseas importers, and end-users communicate the impressive U.S. rice sustainability story. Full story

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COVID-19 Cancels Outlook 2020

Sep 02, 2020

Yesterday, the USA Rice Board of Directors met, via conference call, and voted to cancel the 2020 Outlook Conference. Full story

Cheers to 30 Years of National Rice Month

Sep 01, 2020

Today marks not only the start of National Rice Month (NRM), but the 30th anniversary of the month-long celebration of the U.S. rice industry! Full story

U.S. Rice is a “Star” in Turkey

Aug 31, 2020

Star, a U.S. rice brand, has been the focus of several USA Rice promotional activities in Turkey this month, letting consumers know where to find U.S.-origin rice on store shelves. Full story

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Hurricane Laura Hits Hard, Damage Reports Vary

Aug 28, 2020

Hurricane Laura left her mark on rice country throughout the mid-South, with some places hit harder than others. Full story

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Brazil Looks to Temporarily Suspend Tariffs on Rice Imports

Aug 27, 2020

Following months of high domestic pricing and growing inflation and economic issues, Brazil is exploring a temporary elimination of import tariffs on rice, corn, and soybeans for domestic consumption. Full story

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5th Annual U.S.-Taiwan Rice Technical Meeting Goes Virtual

Aug 27, 2020

Representatives of the U.S. and Taiwan rice industries plus the Agriculture and Food Agency (AFA) of Taiwan met via video conference yesterday for annual technical talks regarding rice trade between both countries. Full story

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Second Installment in Chef Video Series Taps Plant-Based Trend

Aug 26, 2020

The new USA Rice video, “Plant-Based,” stars Chef Hari Cameron explaining why sustainability is important in foodservice and how U.S. rice farmers are leading the way. Full story

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Global Food Aid Challenges and the Role of Rice on The Rice Stuff Podcast

Aug 25, 2020

USA Rice’s food aid consultant, Rebecca Bratter, joined The Rice Stuff podcast this week to talk about the unprecedented challenges facing the humanitarian sector, how food aid addresses global problems, and where U.S.-grown rice fits in. Full story

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