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Sushi Zen Donut with green avocado slices, red & yellow fish roe, sesame seeds on a bed of nori

Mar 21, 2019

From California’s sushi burrito to Toronto’s sushi pizza, chefs and restaurants across the U.S. are taking advantage of customer demand for unique, Instagram-able dishes to experiment with the traditional sushi form, and they’re using U.S.-grown rice to do it. Enter the latest craze in pioneering sushi configurations: the sushi donut. Full story

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At Midpoint, New Social Media Campaign Yields Notable 15.9M Impressions

Mar 20, 2019

In September, USA Rice launched its partnership with The FeedFeed agency, the largest and most engaged digital cooking community, to conduct a year-long campaign with goals to drive mass awareness and celebrate U.S.-grown rice, develop engaging content, and educate audiences on the benefits of rice consumption. Full story

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Puerto Rico Rice Shipper Fined for False Advertising

Mar 19, 2019

Last week, the Department of Consumer Affairs of Puerto Rico (DACO) issued a $10,000 fine against Pan American Grain for violating the Deceptive Practices and Ads Regulation in the rice packaging they sell in Puerto Rico. The company was guilty of deceiving consumers by claiming place of origin on 20-pound bags of medium grain rice was the U.S. when the origin actually was China. Full story

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USA Rice and Anheuser-Busch Partner to Support Sustainable Rice Farming

Mar 16, 2019

USA Rice and Anheuser-Busch are partnering for the third year in a row to invest in America’s rice growers, with America’s leading beer company announcing it will donate $150,000 to USA Rice to support the organization’s Rice Stewardship Partnership. Full story

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U.S. Rice Quality Put to the Test in Nicaragua

Mar 15, 2019

Earlier this week USA Rice embarked on an important mission to distribute long grain rice samples to major rice industry leaders in Nicaragua. Quality of U.S. rice was the main topic for discussion in the meetings. Full story

Wanted Poster with rice pretenders CauliRice, RightRice and Banza "for impersonating real, healthy, sustainable U.S. grown rice"

Arkansas Outlaws Rice Pretenders

Mar 14, 2019

Rice pretenders are about to be contraband in Arkansas thanks to a new truth in labeling law that has just passed the House and Senate here and is expected to be signed by Governor Asa Hutchinson any day. Full story

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Louisiana Rice Promotion Board Uses Certified Louisiana Program to Boost Rice

Mar 13, 2019

The Louisiana Rice Promotion Board was successful in obtaining a $100,000 grant through the program and used the funds to encourage Louisianans to “Start with Rice.” Analysis on the effort is in and the results are even better than expected. Full story

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Rice Water: DIY Secret to Glowing, Healthy Skin

Mar 12, 2019

If you’re interested in trying a DIY rice beauty treatment, there are plenty of recipes and instructions to choose from online. Simply soak half a cup of rice in one inch of water for 30-60 minutes, and you’ve got an excellent base for a facial or hair mask. Full story

In Memory: Rex Morgan

Mar 12, 2019

USA Rice extends condolences to the family and friends of Rex Allen Morgan, of Indianola, Mississippi, who passed away last week, at the age of 80. Rex was the first chair of the USA Rice Federation at its founding in 1994. Full story

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Is It U.S. Medium Grain Inarizushi Or Is It Japanese Inarizushi?

Mar 11, 2019

USA Rice set up taste tests of U.S. medium grain rice at the largest food trade show in Asia and the results were encouraging. Full story

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Trends Could Create Opportunity for Rice in Europe

Mar 08, 2019

The Swiss rice industry recently gathered to discuss market trends and opportunities and ways to reach consumers. Full story

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RCPP Deadlines Approaching for Texas and Louisiana

Mar 07, 2019

Rice producers in Texas have until March 15 to apply for a special Regional Conservation Partnership (RCPP) Environmental Quality Incentives (EQIP) program, while rice producers in Louisiana have until April 19 to apply for two RCPP EQIP programs. Full story

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Administration to End Special Treatment for Turkey and India, Rice Will Be Impacted

Mar 06, 2019

U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer announced on Monday that India and Turkey would lose beneficiary status under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP). Full story

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USA Rice Welcomes New Members

Mar 05, 2019

USA Rice recently welcomed three new members. Brookshire Drying Company has joined the USA Rice Merchants Association, and Sigma Exports and Western Foods have joined USA Rice Millers’ Association as Associate Members. Full story

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Rice Reigns at 2019 Farm & Gin Show

Mar 04, 2019

Over the weekend, this city was “Ag Central,” hosting the 67th Annual Farm & Gin Show with more than 400 exhibitors and 15,000 attendees, of which most are farmers. And just about everyone one of them stopped by the USA Rice booth to spin the THINK RICE wheel and test their rice knowledge. Full story

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U.S. Rice Brand Tolly Boy Wins UK Media Award for Charity Campaign

Mar 01, 2019

Westmill Foods, in association with USA Rice, won the coveted British Asian Media Awards (BAM) Community/Charity Campaign of the Year for its 2018 campaign ‘Spread the Joy with Tolly Boy.’ Full story

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China: Thirty-Two U.S. Rice Facilities Now Approved as Suppliers

Feb 28, 2019

All thirty-two U.S. rice facilities that want to export to China have been listed as approved suppliers by the Chinese government. Full story

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WTO: China is Guilty of Subsidy Violations on Rice, Corn, and Wheat

Feb 28, 2019

The WTO has ruled that China is far exceeding their domestic subsidies commitments for rice, corn, and wheat. The ruling should serve as a warning to other rice producing countries as well. Full story

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USA Rice Calls Out Chinese Violations in Puerto Rico

Feb 27, 2019

USA Rice representatives traveled to Puerto Rico last month to meet with U.S. customs officials and the trade in response to mislabeled rice supplied by China’s state grain trader entering that market. Full story

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Mark Denman Retires from Rice Industry

Feb 26, 2019

After 39 years in the rice business, Mark Denman will be retiring this Thursday, February 28, as vice president of Riviana Foods Specialty Brands. Full story

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