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2024 International Temperate Rice Conference: Forum for Information Exchange

Jun 12, 2024

The conference agenda was packed with symposia on weed science, rice breeding and genomics, economics, post-harvest, pathology, entomology, and more. Full story

In Memory: J. Neil Rutger

Jun 12, 2024

Dr. Rutger was a very important and well-respected rice research scientist, and many of his research projects led to significant improvements in U.S. rice production. Full story

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The Rice Stuff Looks Beyond Table Rice

Jun 11, 2024

The podcast explores non-table uses of rice from pet food to panko and from snacks to sake. Full story

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USA Rice Touches Base with Key Markets in the Western Hemisphere

Jun 10, 2024

USA Rice received valuable feedback on critical issues that are paramount for maintaining the high standards and competitiveness of U.S. rice in international markets. Full story

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U.S. Agricultural Stakeholder Engagement in Singapore

Jun 07, 2024

Singapore imposes no barriers on U.S. rice exports, and despite its small size, is a high-value market for U.S. rice. Full story

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Report from 2024 Food Assistance Suppliers and Stakeholders Meeting

Jun 06, 2024

USA Rice provided updates on the sustainability efforts of U.S. farmers and outlined the role of U.S. rice in food assistance programs, noting the increasing use of fortified rice. Full story

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Australian Rice Industry Representatives Tour U.S. Rice Regions

Jun 05, 2024

A group of 19 members of the Australian rice industry, including the Australian Rice Growers Association and university researchers, took a tour to experience the U.S. rice industry firsthand. Full story

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Ducks Unlimited National Convention: Eat More Rice, Feed More Ducks

Jun 04, 2024

USA Rice and the California Rice Commission were sponsors of the four-day event, and the partnership between ducks and rice was on full display in multiple venues throughout the meeting. Full story

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UN-Backed Kenyan Police Force Expected to Soon Begin Stabilizing Mission in Haiti

Jun 03, 2024

One thousand troops is probably not enough to restore complete order to Haiti, but it will help provide enough stability to allow exporters to get rice and other critical food to those in need as soon as possible. Full story

Government Affairs Intern Joins USA Rice for the Summer

May 31, 2024

Originally from Huntsville, Texas, Cason Moorman's passion for agriculture and agricultural policy stems from the time he spent in 4-H and on his grandfather’s farm. Full story

Rice & Cotton Join Forces in Farm Bill Advocacy

May 30, 2024

Delta Council and other ag groups depend on the advocacy of USA Rice and the National Cotton Council to help achieve passage of a highly effective, bipartisan, and bicameral Farm Bill this year. Full story

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K-12 Webinar Showcases Role of Rice in Global Meals

May 29, 2024

The webinar was designed for those responsible for feeding students across the country on the versatility of domestic rice and how it accommodates global flavors. Full story

Your Plate, My Plate, We All Plate Nutritious U.S. Rice

May 28, 2024

The latest podcast episode covers all that USA Rice is doing to support the USDA MyPlate initiative to improve the diets of Americans and make positive public health impacts across socio-economic divisions. Full story

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After Marathon Markup, House Ag Committee Passes Positive Farm Bill for Rice Farmers, Industry

May 24, 2024

USA Rice endorsed the legislation as it addresses nearly all Farm Bill priorities the industry had been advocating for, including improvements to the Price Loss Coverage program. Full story

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Rice Field Days Calendar

May 23, 2024

Make plans to attend an event in your area to see your research contributions at work for the betterment of the entire industry. Full story

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Conservation Tour Makes Connections with Arkansas Rice Country

May 22, 2024

The two-day tour is designed to bring together a cross section of stakeholders committed to improving the sustainability of American agriculture. Full story

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USA Rice Receives More Than $6M in Funding to Forge New Export Markets

May 21, 2024

The new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program was created in part to encourage U.S. exporters to expand beyond traditional and established markets, focusing on Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and South and Southeast Asia. Full story

USA Rice On-Hand as Trade Advances and Cuban Private Sector Expands

May 20, 2024

Space exists within current laws for agricultural trade between the U.S. and Cuba when cash is paid upfront, as credit for exports is restricted by U.S. laws. Full story

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USDA Assistance Sustains Louisiana Crawfish Producers Impacted by Extreme Conditions in 2023

May 17, 2024

To apply for program assistance, producers can contact the Farm Service Agency office located in their local USDA Service Center. Full story

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Meetings with Taiwan Industry Forecast Continued Positive Trade Trend

May 16, 2024

Taiwan began importing rice from the United States when they established a U.S. country-specific quota in 2007 after joining the WTO in 2002. Full story

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