• Young woman stands at podium delivering slide presentation to crowded room of people seated at tables NELA Rice Forum Focuses on Row Rice

    Feb 10, 2020

    With winter providing a backdrop of scattered showers around the southern rice region, it was a perfect time for area growers to take a break from field work last week and attend the Northeast Louisiana (NELA) Rice Growers Association meeting to get the latest rice info in preparation for the 2020 planting season. Full story
  • FY2021 Budget on conveyor belt President’s FY 2021 Budget Proposal

    Feb 10, 2020

    Earlier today, President Donald Trump sent his budget request for FY 2021 to Congress, calling for nearly $58 billion in cuts to mandatory agriculture spending, on top of another $2 billion in cuts to discretionary agriculture spending. Full story
  • Map of east Africa with Kenya delineated in orange Kenya Next in Line for Trade Negotiations with U.S.

    Feb 07, 2020

    he Trump Administration has a new trade target in its sights for 2020 – Kenya. The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced yesterday their intention to negotiate a free trade agreement with this country that represents a growing economy within Africa, and wants to set the tone for other east African nations interested in expanding their global footprint. Full story
  • Airline food displayed in small white containers on tray including white rice, colorful fruit and vegetable salads, bread roll, and napkin New Canadian Contractor Brings New Promotion Opportunities

    Feb 06, 2020

    Today USA Rice met with Harbinger, a cutting edge marketing firm here with a global reach and a client list that includes Dove, Dole, and Taste USA. As the new contractor for Canada promotions, Harbinger is getting familiar with the USA Rice Canada portfolio in meetings with USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) Canada and members of the trade. Full story
  • Man wearing dark vest stands at podium in front of crowd giving slide presentation USA Rice Emphasizes Sustainability Practices at Annual Cotton and Rice Conference

    Feb 05, 2020

    Producers and industry representatives from across the mid-south gathered here last week for the 23rd Annual National Conservation Systems Cotton and Rice Conference. The day and a half-long conference featured discussions on the latest in conservation practices. Full story
  • Combine in golden rice field, wide angle shot USDA Announces 2019 MFP Third Tranche

    Feb 04, 2020

    On Monday, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the third tranche of the 2019 Market Facilitation Program (MFP). The aid payments, designed to assist farmers effected by retaliatory tariffs during the ongoing trade disputes, will be the last round from the 2019 program. Full story
  • Colorful State Map of Australia U.S. Rice Exports May Gain Edge as Australian Drought Reduces Production

    Feb 03, 2020

    After two years of seriously reduced exports by Australia, the U.S. may bridge the gap and earn back some market share in those countries where we’re both doing business. Full story
  • British Union Jack with red scissors instead of stripes UK and European Union Finalize 3.5-Year Divorce

    Jan 31, 2020

    Brexit celebrations are underway after more than three and a half years since the epochal referendum in June 2016 when UK voters opted to separate from the European Union (EU). The Brexit train ebbed and flowed throughout that time but experienced a resurgence of support after Prime Minister Boris Johnson took the helm in July 2019. Full story
  • A woman and man, both on crutches, stand on sidewalk talking USA Rice International Trade Team Plans for the Future

    Jan 30, 2020

    Leadership from the USA Rice Council and the USA Rice International Promotion Committee met to discuss promotional activities and budgets for the upcoming year at the International Promotion Planning Conference (IPPC). They also met with the trade in Colombia to explore prospects for future trade. Full story
  • Bags of rice with colorful yellow & blue labels saying "Arkansas Food Hall of Fame" State of the Plate is Great with Arkansas Rice

    Jan 29, 2020

    The Arkansas Food Hall of Fame promotes restaurants, proprietors, and events that embody and celebrate Arkansas cuisine. They also choose a Food of the Year and the 2020 title holder is rice! Full story
  • Two white men wearing business suits engaged in animated conversation, American flag in background Rice, Economic Development, and Mardi Gras in DC

    Jan 28, 2020

    The nation’s capital takes on a decidedly Cajun flair this time of year when thousands of Pelican State residents flock to the city and join Louisiana expats to spread the Mardi Gras spirit and celebrate all things Louisiana. Full story
  • African woman, wearing white t-shirt with USA Rice logo, speaks into blue microphone USA Rice Holds Third Foodservice Seminar in Ghana

    Jan 27, 2020

    Earlier this month, USA Rice conducted a foodservice seminar for artisanal rice cookers and vendors in Takoradi, the capital of the western region of Ghana, following successful seminars in Accra and Kumasi late last year. Full story
  • Casually dressed man wearing ballcap speaks from podium with slide presentation in background USA Rice Gives Positive Trade Report at California Grower Meetings

    Jan 24, 2020

    More than one hundred growers from throughout the Sacramento Valley met here and in Colusa yesterday for the California Rice Commission’s annual meetings for industry updates. Growers heard from a variety of speakers representing their interests, based in both Washington and Sacramento. Full story
  • Young, blond boy eats rice out of plastic cup in front of table filled with bags of jasmine rice Bad Weather Benefits Grower Meeting Turnout

    Jan 23, 2020

    The last few days in the south have been cool with intermittent rain showers, and since no one wants to be in the fields when it’s not productive, several grower events around Louisiana and southeast Texas have enjoyed big crowds, because let’s face it, this time of year it’s better to be inside than out. Full story
  • Children play with homemade sailboat in puddle next to overgrown, green, grassy area WOTUS Redefined

    Jan 23, 2020

    Today, the Trump Administration announced the Navigable Waters Protection Rule to replace the Obama-Era Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. This rule is the second step in the two-step process set forward by the Administration to contain the reach of the Clean Water Act of 1972. Full story
  • Hands holding golden harvested rice Get a Jump on ARC and PLC Program March 15 Deadline

    Jan 22, 2020

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is encouraging producers to “beat the rush” and enroll in the Agriculture Risk (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs now before the March 15 deadline for the crop year 2019. Full story
  • Crowd of people seated in lecture hall watch slide show narrated by older white man in front holds microphone Annual Meetings Keep Rice Growers in the Know

    Jan 21, 2020

    January ushers in the new year, and in the rice industry it’s also time for growers to meet, ask questions, and gather information relevant to their prospective operations, laying the foundation for a successful 2020 production year. Full story
  • Bowl filled with rice and colorful veggies sits on table with blue napkin, silver fork, glass of water Plant-Based Movement: From Trendy to Mainstream

    Jan 17, 2020

    Plant-based is a broad term that today indicates expanding one’s diet to include plant-based proteins in place of meat, think the no-meat Whopper from Burger King. Rice, and more specifically, U.S.-grown rice, marries seamlessly into the philosophy, though proponents need to be reminded why. Full story
  • Young Asian woman walking in a mall holds multiple, colorful shopping bags and a cellphone FAS Leads Information Sessions on E-Commerce in China

    Jan 16, 2020

    Late last week the U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) hosted two informational sessions on the opportunities, requirements, and challenges of e-commerce in China. Full story
  • USMCA gears decorated like flags of US, Mexico, and Canada Senate Passes USMCA

    Jan 16, 2020

    Today, the U.S. Senate passed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) by an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote of 89-10. The U.S. House of Representatives passed the agreement on December 19 by a vote of 385-41. Full story

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