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Changing of the Guard as USA Rice Elects New Leadership

Jul 10, 2020

New chairs for USA Rice, The Rice Foundation, the USA Rice Millers’ Association (RMA), and the USA Rice Merchants’ Association were elected by their respective Boards of Directors during annual meetings this week. Full story

WASDE Report Released

Jul 10, 2020

The outlook for both 2019/20 and 2020/21 U.S. rice is for increased supplies, higher domestic use, and lower exports while ending stocks are reduced for 2019/20 and increased for 2020/21. Full story

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Costco Japan Launches Second U.S. Rice Product

Jul 09, 2020

Last week, Costco Japan began marketing a precooked rice product using U.S. medium grain rice as a private branded item. Full story

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Annual Louisiana Board Meetings Go the Social Distance

Jul 08, 2020

While the annual Field Day event went virtual, the Louisiana Rice Promotion Board and Louisiana Rice Research Board conducted their mid-year meetings in person observing social distancing recommended by COVID-19 guidelines. Full story

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Rice Exchange from Brazil to the Bayou

Jul 07, 2020

Young Brazilian rice farmer Cícero Marcon Manenti is spending the summer learning about U.S. rice farming at the Allen McLain operation in Abbeville, Louisiana. Full story

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U.S.-Kenya Trade Talks to Kick-Off, Adding to New Rice Export Opportunities

Jul 06, 2020

U.S. negotiations with Kenya are scheduled to take place concurrently with U.S. trade talks with the United Kingdom, both strong potential markets for U.S.-grown rice exports. Full story

Despite Going Virtual, Rice Well Represented in Louisiana Farm Bureau Convention Elections

Jul 02, 2020

The Louisiana Farm Bureau elected a new president for the first time in 31 years and rice growing is still represented. Full story

USMCA Enters Into Force, NAFTA Nixed

Jul 01, 2020

USMCA, the replacement for NAFTA, goes into effect today and is expected to keep producing for U.S. rice. Full story

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Pandemic Pesticide Safety Training Guidance Released

Jun 30, 2020

U.S. EPA has issued guidance on safely completing pesticide safety training during the pandemic. Full story

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U.S. Rice Highlighted in Support of COVID-19 Healthcare Workers

Jun 29, 2020

U.S. rice is donated to feed healthcare workers in Singapore fighting COVID-19. Full story

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Anders Honored as a Field to Market Trusted Advisor

Jun 26, 2020

Congratulations to Dr. Merle Anders on being recognized for his accomplishments in delivering sustainable outcomes for the U.S. rice industry. Full story

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Congressman Higgins Meets with Rice and Crawfish Farmers

Jun 25, 2020

Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) recently met with local rice and crawfish farmers to discuss current issues and potential COVID-19 relief options available through USDA. Full story

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The Heat is On for California Crop

Jun 24, 2020

California rice farmers were overall able to get the crop planted in a timely manner and many finished earlier than normal. Full story

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USA Rice Petitions for Removal of GSP Benefits for Rice Imports

Jun 23, 2020

Last week, USA Rice provided virtual testimony to the USITC in support of removing rice from the list of eligible commodities under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP). Full story

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U.S. Rice Makes Inroads in the Japanese Consumer Market

Jun 22, 2020

The increase in cooking at home and the associated rise in retail sales of rice and other pantry staples has raised the profile and awareness of U.S.-grown rice in Japan. Full story

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New World, New Promotions

Jun 19, 2020

As people all over the world are changing how they work, play, and consume, USA Rice is conducting similar changes in the organization’s international marketing programs. Full story

USA Rice Capitalizes on Jump in Social Media Use in International Markets

Jun 18, 2020

Social distancing measures in many countries in Europe and the Middle East region have resulted in increased usage of digital media for consumers so USA Rice has intensified promotional activities on recently launched social media platforms there. Full story

USTR Announces Ag Trade Policy Staffing Change

Jun 17, 2020

The U.S. Trade Representative announced that Dr. Julie Callahan has been appointed as Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Agricultural Affairs and Commodity Policy. Full story

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2020 PLC/ARC Sign Up Deadline June 30

Jun 16, 2020

Producers who do not complete enrollment by close of business local time Tuesday, June 30, will not be enrolled in ARC or PLC for the 2020 crop year. Full story

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U.S. Maintains Status as World’s Fifth Largest Rice Exporter for 2020 and 2021, According to USDA Projections

Jun 15, 2020

USDA anticipates total exports will keep the U.S. in fifth place for global exports for both the 2019/20 and 2020/21 marketing years behind India, Thailand, Viet Nam, and Pakistan. Full story

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