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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

Japanese Supermarket Trade Show, women wearing pink aprons serve rice samples to two men standing in front of display case

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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International Promotion Funding Tops $5M in 2019

Feb 11, 2019

The 2019 Market Access Program (MAP) and Foreign Market Development (FMD) allocations were announced late last week and USA Rice received more than $4 million, close to $25,000 more than last year, reflecting an 11 percent increase in FMD and a 7 percent reduction in MAP. Full story

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USA Rice Members Update and Educate on Capitol Hill

Feb 08, 2019

USA Rice’s Government Affairs Conference wrapped up here after four days of meetings in and around the nation’s capital. About 150 members from all six rice-producing states took part in more than 90 meetings with Senators, Representatives, their staffs, and members of the Trump Administration. Full story

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Thank You for Your Service

Feb 08, 2019

This week during the annual Government Affairs Conference, USA Rice presented Skylar Sowder and Trevor White with the USA Rice Congressional Staff Award in appreciation for their contributions to the U.S. rice industry. Full story

WASDE Report Released

Feb 08, 2019

This month’s outlook for 2018/19 U.S. rice is for larger supplies, higher use, and increased ending stocks. Full story

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Graduating Rice Leadership Development Class Promises Big Return on Investment

Feb 07, 2019

The Rice Leadership Development Program’s Class of 2017/19 graduated from the prestigious program during a special ceremony at the USA Rice 2019 Government Affairs Conference this week. Full story

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The State of the Union Between Ducks and Rice is Strong

Feb 06, 2019

The day after President Trump’s State of the Union address, rice industry advocates took a break from pounding the halls of Congress for a luncheon that celebrates the unique relationship between rice and waterfowl at the annual Ducks Unlimited-USA Rice Congressional Luncheon. Full story

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Secretary Perdue Stresses Trade at USA Rice Government Affairs Conference

Feb 05, 2019

USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue stopped by the USA Rice Government Affairs Conference to talk trade. Full story

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