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Ag Feels the Effects of Government Shutdown

Jan 04, 2019

The President and Congressional Leadership met today to discuss possible ways to end the government shutdown. Unfortunately, no agreement was reached. Full story

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New Year, New Congress, New Leadership

Jan 03, 2019

Today at noon marked the start of the 116th Congress as Members of the House and Senate were sworn-in on the floor of their respective chambers by Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Vice President Mike Pence. Full story

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China Admits Exceeding Agricultural Domestic Support Limits

Jan 02, 2019

After a substantial delay in notification to the World Trade Organization (WTO), last month China made public its 2011-2016 agricultural domestic support notifications. In all six of these notifications, China’s support exceeded its WTO commitments. Full story

China Finally Okays U.S. Rice Imports

Dec 28, 2018

China Customs has published that the China market is now open to U.S. rice imports. The news comes in advance of the next round of negotiations on trade issues between the U.S. and China and after more than a decade of struggle for the U.S. rice industry in gaining access to the world's largest rice market. Full story

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Think Rice Road Trip Ends on a Charitable Note and with a Salute to the Military

Dec 14, 2018

The Think Rice Road Trip ended with a new partnership with the San Diego Food Bank and a sizeable donation to military families in San Diego. Full story

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Domestic Usage Report Released; Shows Production Rising and Imports Decreasing

Dec 14, 2018

The new Domestic Usage Report has been published and is available for purchase. Or for free to USA Rice members that contributed to the data. Full story

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Iraq and U.S. Renew Rice Agreement for Three Years

Dec 14, 2018

Iraq and the United States have extended their Memorandum of Understanding on rice for three years. Full story

Video Contest Winner Tells Positive Story of Environmental Impact of Louisiana Rice

Dec 13, 2018

Caroline Benoit, winner of the 2018 scholarship sponsored by Corteva Agriscience™, Agriculture Division of DowDuPont, received a $4,000 scholarship and a trip for two to the awards ceremony at last week’s 2018 USA Rice Outlook Conference in San Diego. Full story

2019/21 Leadership Development Program Class Announced

Dec 13, 2018

Members of the 2019/21 Rice Leadership Development Program class were announced last week during the annual Rice Awards Luncheon at the 2018 USA Rice Outlook Conference. The class is comprised of seven rice industry professionals selected by a committee of agribusiness leaders. Full story

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Revised Definition of Waters of the U.S. Announced

Dec 13, 2018

At a public event held Tuesday at EPA headquarters, EPA’s Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced the imminent publication of a new definition for Water of the United States (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act to replace the 2015 WOTUS rule. Full story

2018 Farm Bill on Track to Pass in 2018

Dec 12, 2018

The 2018 Farm Bill, known formally as the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, H.R. 2, and its accompanying conference report of resolved differences between the House and Senate versions is in the final stretch to becoming law. Full story

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Rice Recognizes Industry Leaders

Dec 11, 2018

Rice Farming Magazine, USA Rice, and Horizon Ag presented three major awards at the annual USA Rice Outlook Conference Awards Luncheon. Full story

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2018 USA Rice Outlook Conference – the Right Place at the Right Time

Dec 10, 2018

With four separate venues to choose from – the Innovation Stage, Sustainability Theater, Farm & Food Forum, and the Business Hall – attendees at Day Two of this year’s USA Rice Outlook conference could choose from a long list of breakout sessions to customize their educational experience and make the most of every moment at this year’s event. Full story

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Rain Doesn’t Dampen USA Rice Outlook Conference

Dec 07, 2018

This traditionally sunny city experienced a deluge yesterday and while attendees of the USA Rice Outlook Conference may have been disappointed in the weather, they had a jam-packed schedule of speakers and breakout sessions to make up for it. Full story

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U.S., Central America and Dominican Republic Rice Industries Meet

Dec 06, 2018

Forty individuals from USA Rice and the Central American Rice Federation (FECARROZ) met here earlier this week to talk about the Central America-Dominican Republic-U.S. free trade agreement (CAFTA-DR). Full story

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USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue Names New NRCS Chief

Dec 05, 2018

Monday, USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue announced the appointment of Matthew Lohr to serve as Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Full story

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New Cookbooks in Mexico in Time for the Holidays

Dec 04, 2018

Last week, USA Rice presented two new holiday publications, a cookbook “Arroz de Fiesta” (Festive Rice) and a booklet “Arroz Navideño” (Christmas Rice), to publishing companies, professional chefs, and culinary schools. Full story

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Focus on California Starts Today

Dec 03, 2018

The Golden State shines in this month’s “Focus on the Farmer” Facebook series starting today and featuring California rice farmer Imran H. Khan. Full story

Outlook Restaurant Spotlight: San Diego Proudly Serves U.S.-Grown Rice

Nov 30, 2018

Attendees to the USA Rice Outlook Conference next week will have their pick of restaurants serving U.S.-grown rice. Full story

USA Rice Outlook Conference and Think Rice Truck Raffle Deadlines Approach

Nov 29, 2018

Outlook Registration rates are about to rise, and the truck raffle tickets are limited and going fast. Full story

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