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Dec 10, 2019

The 2019 Rice Farming award winners are Rice Farmer of the Year Jennifer James, the Rice Industry Award winner Jim Cook, and the Rice Lifetime Achievement Award winner Dr. Ford Baldwin. Full story

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USA Rice Outlook Conference: If Rice Is Your Business, This Is Your Meeting

Dec 09, 2019

The number one rice-producing state rolled out the red carpet for the more than 800 attendees at this year’s USA Rice Outlook Conference with electronic welcome signs at Clinton National Airport and logo banners flying from street signs throughout the capital. Full story

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New Issue of Whole Grain is Hand-Delivered

Dec 06, 2019

The new issue of the Whole Grain will be included in each Outlook registration packet and, and along with rice industry news is a tribute to the many sponsors who generously support the conference. Full story

In Memory: Jan Pohlner

Dec 06, 2019

USA Rice extends condolences to the family and friends of Jan Pohlner, of Fisher, Arkansas, who passed away December 3, at the age of 65. Full story

Fortified Rice Now Used in 25 Countries

Dec 05, 2019

The 2019 fiscal year (that ended on September 30) was a stellar year for rice in food aid, with coverage expanding to 25 countries. Nearly 80,000 MT of U.S. rice was used in global food assistance programs, with fortified rice making up around 30 percent of the total. Full story

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Think Rice Road Trip Continues Industry’s Tradition of Giving

Dec 04, 2019

An integral part of the 2019 Ride With Rice road trip program was charitable giving on behalf of the U.S. rice industry. Throughout the five states and the District of Columbia that the Rice Truck visited from September to December this year, USA Rice donated more than 650 pounds of U.S.-grown rice along with two commercial rice cookers and twenty mini-rice cookers to those in need. Full story

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Ghana Promotion Goes Big for Small Foodservice Operators

Dec 03, 2019

Late last month, USA Rice organized a foodservice seminar for artisanal commercial rice cookers and vendors in Ghana’s capital city as part of the newly launched promotional program here utilizing Agricultural Trade Promotion (ATP) funding. Full story

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Sustainability Webinar Series Continues Tomorrow

Dec 02, 2019

The second in the four-part webinar series is titled, “Water Use in Rice: The Efficiency Win-Win.” Tune in tomorrow at noon EST to learn more about rice sustainability efforts and practices. Full story

USA Rice Launches Outlook Meeting App

Nov 27, 2019

The USA Rice Outlook Conference will feature a meeting app sponsored by BASF. It will be the easiest way for attendees to keep on top of more than 30 hours of programming, 80+ exhibitors, and lots of networking opportunities. Full story

USA Rice Farmers Visit Food Aid with Recipients in Africa

Nov 26, 2019

USA Rice staff and members traveled to Africa to see U.S. food aid programs in action and came away with a better understanding of the programs and what the challenges and opportunities are for U.S.-grown rice. Full story

ATP Funds Support New Promotion in the West Bank

Nov 25, 2019

USA Rice is using new trade promotion funds to kick off a new campaign in the West Bank - with support of local importers as well. Full story

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USA Rice Rubs Elbows at Ag Trade Promotion Workshop

Nov 22, 2019

This week, USA Rice and nearly 100 other agricultural trade associations met here for the U.S Agricultural Export Development Council (USAEDC) Annual Workshop. USAEDC is a non-profit, private sector trade association that represents the organizations, including USA Rice, that receive funding from USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) for promotion of agricultural products overseas. Full story

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USA Rice Exhibits at the Food & Hospitality China (FHC) Trade Show

Nov 21, 2019

Using Agricultural Trade Promotion (ATP) funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS,) USA Rice recently exhibited at one of the largest food shows in China focused on the hotel, restaurant, and institutional and hospitality sectors. Full story

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Rice Stewardship Partnership Earns Top Recognition at Field to Market’s 2019 Sustainability Summit

Nov 20, 2019

This year's Collaboration of the Year Award honors ten Field to Market members involved in the Rice Stewardship Partnership that provide conservation services and farmer support that enable participating growers to conserve critical natural resources. Full story

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U.S. Secures Carve-Out of Korean Market

Nov 19, 2019

A long-sought deal was reached between the United States and Korea for U.S.-only rice import access, referred to as a country specific quota. The agreement ensures that Korea will import a minimum of 132,304 metric tons annually, beginning January 1, 2020. Full story

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USA Rice Awarded $4.5M for 2020 International Promotion Activities

Nov 18, 2019

USA Rice has been awarded $4,511,326 in Market Access Program (MAP) and Foreign Market Development (FMD) funding from USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) to continue marketing and promoting U.S. rice in more than 20 countries worldwide. Full story

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Rice Road Warriors Part Two: Unprecedented Efforts

Nov 15, 2019

This year, the Think Rice Road Trip team took some major risks to pull off two of the most unique events for this year’s trip, but both have paid huge dividends and the industry they are representing. Full story

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Rice Road Warriors Part One: Winning Hearts and Minds

Nov 14, 2019

Year two of the Think Rice Road Trip is winding down, and the team has seen dramatic success staying close to “home” and integrating other components of USA Rice’s Domestic Promotion programs as they hand out thousands of Aroma rice cookers and tons of donated U.S.-grown rice to consumers. Full story

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Promoting U.S. Rice and American Football Go Hand in Hand

Nov 13, 2019

The third annual USA Rice trade mission to Mexico took place here last week with nearly 20 USA Rice and U.S. Rice Producers Association (USRPA) members and staff participating in meetings with local rice millers, importers, and wholesalers. Full story

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USA Rice Hosts Event to “Reintroduce” U.S. Rice to Singapore Market

Nov 12, 2019

USA Rice recently hosted the first in a series of gourmet events targeting different consumer segments in Singapore. The kick-off event, featuring U.S.-grown rice, was designed especially for millennial gourmands who enjoy new food experiences. Full story

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