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Do Increased Rice Futures Mean Increased Profitability

Jun 09, 2020

Understanding the present rice futures market situation requires a deep dive into the fundamental and technical drivers of the market. Full story

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Planting Progress in Arkansas and Missouri

Jun 08, 2020

Missouri and Arkansas rice is in the ground! While it’s been another wet year across the region, there were enough dry spells in April and May for producers to finally get in the fields and plant. Full story

Food Aid Concerns Grow as Result of COVID-19

Jun 05, 2020

For both USDA Food for Progress and McGovern-Dole Food for Education programs, rice has made up approximately 50 percent of all commodity purchases in FY20. Full story

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Premium Saké Produced with U.S. Rice Now Available in Japan

Jun 04, 2020

Rice harvested at California's Koda Farms is being used to make saké at a brewery in the Japan. Full story

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Charity Begins at Home for USA Rice Arlington Office

Jun 03, 2020

With food insecurity rising across the United States due to the impact of COVID-19, USA Rice has done its part to provide immediate relief to those in need in the Washington, DC, metropolitan region. Full story

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Kentucky Hosts 2020 SASDA Cyber Conference

Jun 02, 2020

The annual SASDA conference usually is a host state ag products pride fest, however, COVID-19 restrictions mandated this year's meeting go virtual for health and safety reasons. Full story

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“Think Rice” Digital Campaign Kicks-Off in Central America

Jun 01, 2020

In May, USA Rice partnered with 57 social media influencers in Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, and Costa Rica to launch the “Piensa en Arroz” (Think Rice) 2020 digital campaign. Full story

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When Food Aid Means Real (American) Food, Not Just Aid

May 29, 2020

USA Rice has been vocal in support for additional in-kind food aid appropriations through COVID-19 relief legislation. Full story

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Repurposing Rice Straw

May 28, 2020

Repurposing rice straw has the double benefit of clearing the field for the next harvest in an eco-friendly way and putting a vast resource that would otherwise go to waste to good use. Full story

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Rice Sustainability Webinar Series Now Available Online

May 27, 2020

A four-part webinar series on U.S. rice industry sustainability is now available on the USA Rice website. Full story

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Tracking Aromatic Rice Imports

May 26, 2020

Last week, the U.S. (ITC) approved a USA Rice request to add additional tariff code classifications for imported rice beginning July 1. Full story

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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

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