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Rice Conservation Program Renewed for $7M

Aug 12, 2020

USDA recently announced that the Mid-South Graduated Water Stewardship Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), led by USA Rice, has been renewed with a $7 million award from (NRCS. Full story

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The Rice Stuff Podcast Website Launches with Episode on Promotion in the Western Hemisphere

Aug 11, 2020

A new episode of the USA Rice podcast debuts today along with a dedicated website featuring episode information, host profiles, and even a “Podcast 101” section on the “About” page for people new to the medium. Full story

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Japanese Food Fair Promotion Features U.S. Rice

Aug 10, 2020

USA Rice joined AEON Department Store and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Trade Office at the American Food Fair in Hong Kong. Full story

U.S. Rice Industry Response to FDA's Release of Final Guidance for Inorganic Arsenic in Infant Rice Cereals

Aug 07, 2020

The U.S. rice industry has demonstrated significant reduction in inorganic arsenic levels as a result of aggressively developing and implementing best management practices. Full story

Irrigation Is Focus of Mid-South Crop

Aug 06, 2020

Rice across the Mid-South is coming along strong this year, although rain has become sparse in recent months and many producers are focused on irrigation. Full story

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Arkansas Rice Federation Names New Executive Director

Aug 05, 2020

The Arkansas Rice Federation Board selected Kelly Robbins as the organization's new executive director, effective August 1. Full story

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Big Screen Holiday Promotion in Jordan

Aug 04, 2020

On Saturday, August 1, the first day of the Eid al-Adha holiday, USA Rice initiated an outdoor media campaign here in cooperation with local U.S. rice brand Sunbird. Full story

USA Rice Welcomes New Members

Aug 03, 2020

USA Rice recently welcomed two new members: Cain Agra Operations and Black River Commodities. Full story

U.S. Rice in Food Aid Already at Record High for FY20

Jul 31, 2020

A record amount of U.S. rice has already gone into global feeding programs, with two months still remaining in the federal government’s procurement fiscal year. Full story

Cooking Workshop Series Scheduled for Streaming in August

Jul 30, 2020

Filming for a new, USA Rice-sponsored, online chef workshop seminar series is underway in Mexico City with renowned Executive Chef Giuseppe de Pasquale. Full story

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Harvest Hits Stride in Louisiana

Jul 29, 2020

Louisiana’s rice harvest is gaining momentum following rains that swept across the southern part of the state due to Hurricane Hanna. Full story

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Rice Sustainability Focus of New USA Rice Podcast Episode

Jul 28, 2020

The second full episode of the USA Rice podcast, The Rice Stuff, features an in-depth discussion of the groundbreaking U.S. Rice Industry Sustainability Report with experts Lydia Holmes and Steve Linscombe. Full story

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Hurricane Hanna Impacts Texas Ratoon Crop

Jul 27, 2020

Rutting associated with the hurricane rainfall and earlier rains will reduce the potential ratoon production to 80-85 percent which will have a negative impact on the region’s total production. Full story

Rural Resilience in Times of High Stress

Jul 24, 2020

A new online course, geared to the agriculture community, is teaching stress management, suicide awareness, and how to communicate with farmers suffering from stress. Full story

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Sizzler Japan Makes Authentic Cajun Cuisine with U.S.-Grown Rice

Jul 23, 2020

The Sizzler restaurant chain in Japan is currently promoting U.S.-grown rice dishes at all 10 of their locations across the country. Full story

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U.S. Rice Industry Has Vested Interest in WTO Leadership Change

Jul 22, 2020

The WTO has begun its process to find a new director-general, and selecting the right person to be the face of the organization going forward is critical. Full story

Federation Makes the Case for Rice in 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines

Jul 21, 2020

USA Rice played an active advisory role during the five-year review process involved in creation of the report that serves as an outline of how Americans can improve eating patterns for a healthier lifestyle. Full story

USA Rice’s Bachmann Named to USTR, USDA Trade Advisory Committee

Jul 20, 2020

Peter Bachmann, USA Rice vice president, international trade policy, has been named to the Agricultural Trade Advisory Committee for Trade in Grains, Feed, Oilseeds, and Planting Seeds. Full story

U.S. Rice is Food for Progress in West Africa

Jul 17, 2020

This week, the USDA made the first of two large purchases of rice for an upcoming Food for Progress project in West Africa, a major step forward in a project that has been in the works for several months. Full story

Annual U.S.-Japan Rice Technical Meeting Goes On, Virtually

Jul 16, 2020

The 23rd annual U.S.-Japan rice technical meeting was held in cyberspace for the first time ever due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. Full story

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