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South Africa Trade Mission, Group photo with Ted McKinney

South Africa Trade Mission Taps New Markets

Nov 08, 2018

Last week USA Rice participated in a Trade Mission here led by Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Ted McKinney and organized by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Full story

WASDE Report Released

Nov 08, 2018

This month’s outlook for 2018/19 U.S. rice is for fractionally higher supplies, reduced exports, and higher ending stocks. Full story

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Midterm Election Results

Nov 07, 2018

Most midterm elections results are in and the for-sure case is that Democrats have taken control of the House and Republicans solidified their hold of the Senate. Full story

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Louisiana Cooking for a Cause

Nov 06, 2018

With the recent devastation left behind from Hurricane Michael, the Gulf Coast region of the Florida panhandle is ground zero for what will likely be a long and costly recovery period. The rice industry knows all too well the damages and disruption storms like this cause for communities and families. Full story

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Duck Stamp Promotes Wildlife Conservation

Nov 05, 2018

Last Thursday, USA Rice and Ducks Unlimited co-hosted a Duck Stamp Reception on Capitol Hill to showcase the strong partnership between rice and ducks, and to promote ongoing conservation efforts to preserve wetlands and wildlife habitat. Full story

Texas rice farmer Scott Savage, wearing yellow shirt, holding paddy rice in hands

November Focus on the Farmer Series Starts Today

Nov 05, 2018

This month’s “Focus on the Farmer” Facebook series features Scott Savage, a fifth generation rice farmer from Bay City, Texas. Full story

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USA Rice Report Identifies Trade Obstacles

Nov 02, 2018

This week, USA Rice submitted its comments for the 2018 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers (NTE), an annual report issued by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). Full story

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USA Rice Releases PLC Payment Calculator for 2017 Crop

Nov 02, 2018

Following USDA’s announcement of the Market Year Average (MYA) prices for rice on October 30, USA Rice has released an updated Price Loss Coverage (PLC) payment calculator for the 2017 rice crop. This USA Rice-developed tool helps to project a farmer’s potential whole-farm PLC payment. Full story

New USA Rice Research Focuses on Infants and Toddlers

Nov 01, 2018

Last week at the 2018 Food and Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE) here, USA Rice presented findings on the Association of Rice Consumption with Nutrient Intake in Infants/Toddlers. Full story

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Working Together Brings Boat Load of Good News

Oct 31, 2018

Over the past week, Congressmen Clay Higgins and Ralph Abraham who both represent the Louisiana rice producing region, took the opportunity to see firsthand the results of recent rice sales to Iraq. Full story

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USDA Data Points to Positive Signs for U.S. Rice Industry

Oct 30, 2018

On October 25, the World Market Price Subcommittee’s autumn meetings were held here and more than 20 USA Rice members from all sectors of the U.S. rice industry converged to discuss yields, stocks, and global rice trade issues. Full story

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Attendees ‘Think Rice’ at Annual FNCE Show

Oct 29, 2018

Last week, more than 10,000 dietitians, food policy makers, healthcare providers, nutrition scientists and researchers, and food industry leaders from around the globe gathered in the nation’s capital to attend the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ 2018 Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE). Full story

Pacific Northwest Welcomes Think Rice Road Trip

Oct 26, 2018

The Think Rice Road Trip just completed the Pacific Northwest Leg with great success. Full story

USA Rice Outlook Conference Registration, Exhibitor Prices Set to Increase

Oct 25, 2018

Early bird registration for Outlook is coming to an end. Full story

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Eat Real Rice Cookbook Now Available

Oct 25, 2018

Arkansas Rice has published a new cookbook - just in time for holiday giving! Full story

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Rice Leadership Development Program – The California Session

Oct 24, 2018

The Rice Leadership Development Program recently visited California. Class member and Louisiana rice farmer Ross Thibodeaux filed a report. Full story

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USA Rice Visits UK to Promote Market Interests

Oct 23, 2018

A delegation of more than a dozen USA Rice members and staff representing some seven companies traveled to the United Kingdom (UK) to meet officials, importers, and wholesalers, and to participate in the UK Rice Symposium. Full story

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Trading Office Hours for Field Time in Louisiana Rice Country

Oct 22, 2018

Earlier this month, USA Rice's Asiha Grigsby embarked on an ambitious tour of farms, mills, and co-ops in southern Louisiana with Kane Webb, USA Rice Louisiana field specialist, as her guide. Full story

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USA Rice Debuts New “RD-Approved Guide to U.S.-Grown Rice”

Oct 19, 2018

USA Rice released a new nutrition and varietal toolkit for registered dieticians and consumers alike, to teach them about varieties of rice grown in the USA and the nutrients behind those varieties. Full story

Food Experts Want to Know What Makes Young Consumers Tick

Oct 18, 2018

Food industry leaders and innovators gathered last week to discuss consumer trends, public health, and technological developments in agriculture and farming at the Food Forward summit. Full story

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