• New Specialty Food Category Research Shows Opportunities for U.S-Grown Rice

    Jul 03, 2018

    The specialty food segment of the food and beverage industry is growing by leaps and bounds with 65 percent of all consumers purchasing specialty foods to the tune of some $140.3 billion in 2017. And rice occupies a sweet spot in the category, both as an ingredient, but also a product itself. Full story
  • Focus on the Farmer Series Continues

    Jul 02, 2018

    This month our “Focus on the Farmer” shines the spotlight on Timothy Gertson, whose operation based in Wharton County, Texas, is called G5 Farms in recognition of the fact that he is the fifth generation in his family to farm rice there. Full story
  • Fortified Rice is a Game Changer in Fight Against Global Hunger

    Jul 02, 2018

    Last week, USA Rice attended the Food Assistance for Nutrition Evidence Summit hosted by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Office of Food for Peace, an event that brought together U.S. government agencies, academia, private voluntary organizations (PVOs), and the business world to address current and future hunger challenges. Full story
  • GA-Boozman Game of Inches Senate Farm Bill Advances with Harmful Provision for Family Farms

    Jun 29, 2018

    Yesterday, the Senate passed its version of the Farm Bill, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (H.R. 2, as amended), by a vote of 86-11. The bill includes provisions that would be detrimental to family farms if enacted by law. Full story
  • Rice Acreage Report Released

    Jun 29, 2018

    According to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), area planted to rice in 2018 is estimated at 2.84 million acres, up 15 percent from 2017. Area for harvest is forecast at 2.80 million acres, up 18 percent from last year. Full story
  • The “James Gang” Rides Again in Louisiana Rice Country

    Jun 28, 2018

    -- The end of June has been busy in Louisiana rice country. As July approaches, so does the start of harvest, and it’s also time for the annual Louisiana Farm Bureau Convention in New Orleans followed by several industry-related events, including the Louisiana State University (LSU) Ag Center Field Day in Crowley. Full story
  • Rice Farmers Recognized for Sustainability, Innovation

    Jun 28, 2018

    Field to Market, the Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture, convened here this week for their summer plenary, and to announce the 2018 Farmer Spotlights, an award conveyed upon innovative farmers engaging in continuous operations improvements and utilizing Field to Market’s Field Print Calculator. Full story
  • USA Rice booth at Shokuryu Co., Ltd., trade show; promoting "new style" sushi made with U.S. medium grain rice USA Rice Taps New Distribution Channel for U.S. Medium Grain in Japan

    Jun 27, 2018

    Earlier this month, Shokuryu Co., Ltd., a nationwide food wholesaler of seafood items here, hosted their first trade exhibition and USA Rice was there showcasing seafood dishes including a rice bowl and salad-style sushi, and introducing a “new style” sushi concept using U.S. medium grain rice. Full story
  • Rice Leadership Session II: How To on Trade, Equipment, and Media Training

    Jun 26, 2018

    During their second session last week, the 2018-20 Rice Leadership Development Class traveled to Illinois, Arkansas, and Mississippi to learn about the rice futures market, communication skills, and rice production in the Mid-South. Full story
  • Redner’s Partnership Yields Impressive Results, Boosts U.S.-Grown Rice Sales

    Jun 25, 2018

    The numbers are in and USA Rice’s spring partnership with the retail dietitians of Redner’s supermarket chain to promote U.S.-grown rice across all their sixty four locations in Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania was a big success. Full story
  • 2018 Farm Bill Passes House; Senate Version Next Up

    Jun 22, 2018

    Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed its version of the Farm Bill, The Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (H.R. 2), by a vote of 213-211, with no Democrats supporting the bill. Full story
  • Grand Debut for USA Rice at Alimentec

    Jun 21, 2018

    The 10th annual Alimentec International Food Trade Fair took place here earlier this month and for the first time USA Rice was an exhibitor. Full story
  • Trade Mission to Japan Points to Market Opportunities

    Jun 20, 2018

    USA Rice Asia Promotion Programs Director Jim Guinn participated in a trade mission to Japan last week, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and led by Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Ted McKinney. This mission, with approximately 100 participants, was the largest in USDA history. Full story
  • EPA scientists get a lesson in rice production irrigation from California farmer Mike DeWitt EPA Staff Explores California Rice Country

    Jun 19, 2018

    Last week USA Rice and the California Rice Commission (CRC) hosted five staff from across the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Pesticide Programs to experience rice growing and milling in California firsthand. Full story
  • KBX, Inc. President Steven Keith presents Distinguished Service Awards to two RMA members: Bill Dore (left) and Bob Watts (right) Rice Millers’ Convention Focuses on Trade, Future of Retail, and Regulatory Impact

    Jun 18, 2018

    The USA Rice Millers’ Association (RMA) held its 119th Annual Convention at the historic Greenbrier Resort here last week. Rice millers and allied industry participants heard from a variety of speakers on a wide range of topics. Full story
  • U.S. Rice on China Retaliation List

    Jun 18, 2018

    The Trump administration announced on Friday an additional 25 percent import duty on $34 billion worth of high tech imports from China. China immediately responded by announcing a similar duty hike on $34 billion worth of U.S. imports, including U.S. rice. Both countries’ actions are effective July 6, 2018. Full story
  • Anheuser-Busch Joins Forces with USA Rice to Strengthen American Rice Industry

    Jun 15, 2018

    Anheuser-Busch and USA Rice are proud to announce a major new investment in water efficiency, rice-land preservation, and wildlife protection through the Rice Stewardship Partnership. Full story
  • Senate Agriculture Committee Advances Farm Bill

    Jun 14, 2018

    The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry held the markup for its version of the Farm Bill, The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (S. 3042), yesterday. After just three hours of discussion, the committee passed the bill by a roll call vote of 20-1, with only Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) voting nay. Full story
  • USA Rice member Ryan Carwell (far right) makes a connection USA Rice and FECARROZ Look to Collaborate on Trade

    Jun 12, 2018

    Last week, USA Rice hosted a dinner for USA Rice members and the FECARROZ (Central American Rice Federation) board of directors and members. More than 40 rice industry leaders from Central America, the Dominican Republic, and the United States attended. Full story
  • Rice: A Matter of National Security in Panama

    Jun 11, 2018

    Rice trade with Panama has been on a roller coaster ride since the beginning of this year as the country’s political agenda is spilling over into the marketplace. Full story

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