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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

Canada’s New Food Guide Outlines What to Eat and How to Eat It

Feb 25, 2019

Eat well. Live well. That’s the mantra of Canada’s new Food Guide unveiled earlier this year and it’s good news for rice growers. Full story

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Japanese Supermarkets Get a Taste of U.S. Medium Grain

Feb 22, 2019

At the Supermarket Trade Show here last week, the USA Rice booth was set up like the deli corner of an actual supermarket to showcase U.S. rice to the prepared foods and take-out industry, and highlight the grain’s light texture, blendability with seasonings and other ingredients, and adaptability to cold dishes. Full story

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New WOTUS Rule Available for Comment

Feb 21, 2019

A new rule was published last Wednesday, February 13, to revise the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers definition of what is considered a Waters of the United States (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act. Full story

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Elementary Schools Host Think Rice Day

Feb 21, 2019

Last month, more than 15,000 elementary students in the New York Tri-state area took part in Think Rice Day. Over multiple lunch periods, students learned about U.S.-grown rice, consumed new rice dishes, and received Think Rice giveaways. Full story

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USA Rice in the Middle of International Trade Hub

Feb 20, 2019

From February 17-21, USA Rice will be exhibiting at the 24th Gulfood Show, the largest annual food, beverage, and hospitality trade show in the world, attracting traders and food professionals from all over the world. Full story

In Memory: Michael C. Harper

Feb 20, 2019

USA Rice extends condolences to the family and friends of Michael C. Harper who passed away unexpectedly last Tuesday, February 12. He was 62 years old. Full story

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Civil Unrest in Top Market for U.S. Rice Prompts Visit by Haitian Delegation

Feb 19, 2019

Last week, Haitian Foreign Minister Bocchit Edmond, in town for high level meetings with U.S. government officials, came to USA Rice headquarters to meet with industry representatives to discuss the current crisis situation in his country. Full story

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Sustainability Takes Center Stage at Recent Cotton & Rice Conference

Feb 15, 2019

The spotlight was on sustainability at this year’s Cotton & Rice Conference where more than 100 speakers gave presentations on agricultural techniques, trade, and economic issues. USA Rice hosted breakout sessions on the organization’s new online conservation program search platform and the recent U.S. Rice Sustainability Report. Full story

In Memory: Frank Godchaux

Feb 15, 2019

USA Rice extends condolences to the family and friends of Frank Godchaux, of Abbeville, Louisiana, who passed away February 13, at the age of 92. Full story

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Out of Trade Conflicts Hafemeister Sees Opportunity

Feb 14, 2019

One would be hard-pressed to find a bigger supporter of U.S. agriculture than USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue. His Trade Counsel, Jason Hafemeister, is probably the biggest booster for ag trade, and last week in remarks to USA Rice’s Government Affairs Conference here he explained why. Full story

In Memory: Billy Long

Feb 14, 2019

USA Rice extends condolences to the family and friends of Billy Murl Long, of Tichnor, Arkansas, who passed away February 12, at the age of 82. Full story

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Mississippi Rice Council Annual Meeting: What’s Done & What’s Next

Feb 13, 2019

Torrential rain gave way to the annual Mississippi Rice Council meeting here yesterday with more than 30 growers hearing reports from Mississippi State, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Ducks Unlimited, and USA Rice. Full story

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Walmart Foundation Awards $1M to Rice Stewardship Partnership

Feb 12, 2019

More farmers in Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana can reduce groundwater use thanks to a new grant from the Walmart Foundation. Full story

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