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U.S. Rice Industry Calendar In Flux Due to Pandemic Restrictions

May 22, 2020

COVID-19 has wreaked havoc when it comes to this year’s rice industry calendar of annual meetings, field days, and conferences resulting in postponements, cancellations, and going virtual. Full story

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Location Matters Most in 2020 U.S. Rice Crop Progress

May 21, 2020

Some producers are completely planted, but others have yet to put a seed into the ground -- it all depends on location. Full story

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Arkansas Incentivizes Rice Farmers for Waterfowl Habitat and Hunting Access

May 20, 2020

Arkansas rice field owners are eligible to enroll in WRICE and receive as much as $150 per acre annually by allowing permit-based hunts during waterfowl season on their properties. Full story

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U.S. Rice Back in Turkish Market

May 19, 2020

Following a successful Agricultural Trade Promotion-funded reverse trade mission last fall, a new shipment of 25,000 MT of U.S. rough rice reopens Turkish market. Full story

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“Voice of the Farmer” Garden Includes Conversation about Rice

May 18, 2020

The “Voice of the Farmer” garden, a small plot of land adjacent to the National Mall in Washington, DC, exhibits a variety of plants and crops with a focus on sustainability and conservation, so, naturally, rice is front and center. Full story

Funding Request Links Food Aid to Pandemic Relief

May 15, 2020

On Monday, members of the agricultural trade community signed off on a letter to the U.S. House and Senate Appropriations Committees requesting an additional $1 billion in funding for U.S. global food assistance programs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Full story

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World Market Price Meeting Goes Virtual

May 14, 2020

Today the USA Rice World Market Price (WMP) Subcommittee held its May meeting via videoconference due to COVID-19 precautions. Full story

U.S.-Grown Rice Gets Canned by Craft Breweries Around the Country

May 13, 2020

American Craft Beer Week started in 2006 as a way to celebrate craft breweries and all they contribute to their communities, and U.S.-grown rice is becoming a go-to ingredient delivering new and unique flavor profiles. Full story

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Lack of WTO Appeals Process May Invite Rice Trade Violations

May 12, 2020

U.S. agriculture depends on a predictable and binding international dispute settlement system and lack of a WTO appeals process may invite rice trade violations. Full story

WASDE Report Released

May 12, 2020

For the 2019/20 market year, exports are reduced 1 million cwt to 98 million and the all rice season-average farm price (SAFP) is lowered $0.20 per cwt to $13.00. Full story

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COVID Crawfish Cookout

May 11, 2020

A timely shipment of Louisiana crawfish gives an infusion of creativity for USA Rice staff home cooks as they shelter-in-place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Full story

Now More Than Ever – U.S. Grown Rice

May 08, 2020

U.S.-grown rice is one of the best solutions to address hunger, stop starvation, and prevent needy populations from slipping into malnutrition. Full story

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Industry Welcomes New Guidelines on Demurrage and Detention Charges

May 08, 2020

FMC issued new guidance under the Shipping Act on how it will assess demurrage and detention charges – essentially storage fees a merchant pays for use of a shipping container at a terminal or depot outside of a “free time” period. Full story

USA Rice Domestic Promotion Delivers During Lockdown

May 07, 2020

With the majority of the country on lockdown over the last three months and schools and restaurants essentially closed, USA Rice has adapted domestic promotion programming to meet the needs of the changing foodservice and consumer landscapes. Full story

Mexico Drops Pest-Related Ban on Uruguayan Imports

May 06, 2020

Mexico's pest-related ban on Uruguayan milled rice came to an end late last month when Mexico granted temporary entry for the next 90 days to ensure adequate rice supply while the country weathers the COVID-19 pandemic. Full story

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New UAE Law Calls for Increased Rice Imports

May 05, 2020

The COVID-19 chaos has forced governments around the world to wade into new regulatory territory, leading to a surplus of good – and not so good – policy ideas, many of which will have implications for years to come. Full story

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USTR Goes Virtual for UK Negotiations, Talks Begin Tomorrow

May 04, 2020

The U.S. and UK are slated to begin long-awaited trade talks tomorrow, and in a nod to travel restrictions due to the global coronavirus pandemic, the negotiations will take place via video conference. Full story

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Buy U.S. Rice, Get Recipes for Free

May 04, 2020

Last week USA Rice provided 20,000 recipe books, attached to individual retail sales rice bags in Guatemala City grocery stores, that included healthy, easy to prepare, economical rice dishes, plus nutritional and safety tips useful during periods of quarantine. Full story

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Social Media Bridges Social Distance During Ramadan 2020

May 01, 2020

USA Rice is using an expanded social media presence to stay in touch with consumers and keep U.S. rice top of mind during Ramadan 2020 and the "new normal" due to social distancing. Full story

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USA Rice Donations Sustain Healthcare Workers in Japan

Apr 30, 2020

USA Rice is helping healthcare workers on the frontlines of the pandemic in Japan stay fueled up with healthy salads prepared with U.S.-grown rice. Full story

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