USA Rice Daily

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

USA Rice Showcases Authenticity in New Chef Video

Apr 29, 2020

This week, USA Rice released the first of three educational videos aimed at foodservice operators, chefs, and purchasers, highlighting the advantages U.S.-grown rice can bring to a foodservice operation and its bottom line. Full story

2020 RMA Convention Postponed

Apr 28, 2020

Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 RMA Annual Convention has been canceled and rescheduled next year at the same location in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Full story

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Navigable Waters Rule to Replace WOTUS

Apr 28, 2020

The Navigable Waters Protection Rule, published on April 21, formally replaces the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule and goes into effect on June 22. Full story

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U.S. Rice Featured at Virtual Food Fair in Hong Kong

Apr 27, 2020

COVID-19 has curtailed large group gatherings in most places around the world so USA Rice is getting creative when it comes to international promotion activities. For the past two weeks, USA Rice has participated in an online food fair promoting U.S. agricultural products in Hong Kong. Full story

Federal COVID-19 Assistance for Agriculture Becoming Clearer

Apr 24, 2020

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to evolve and unfold, the Federal government took actions this week that will provide assistance to the agriculture industry affected by COVID-19. Full story

Congress Provides Additional Funding for Small Businesses

Apr 24, 2020

This week, Congress passed the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, which will provide additional funding for small businesses and hospitals. Full story

A Return to Normal for California Rice Planting

Apr 23, 2020

Tractors are working ground and the first airplanes are flying seed in the Sacramento Valley, marking the first normal start to planting season in several years in California. Full story

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Spring Whole Grain Just in Time for Earth Day 2020

Apr 22, 2020

The world-wide pandemic has focused everyone’s attention like never before on the health of the planet, and specifically on agriculture and the food supply, and the new issue of Whole Grain, out now, addresses these topics. Full story

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Rice Industry Announces 2030 Sustainability Targets

Apr 21, 2020

USA Rice and The Rice Foundation announced a new set of aggressive sustainability reduction and improvement targets for the industry that build on more than three decades of conservation accomplishments. Full story

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