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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

Water pouring out of large metal pipe, flooding AR rice field

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

2018 Lifetime Achievement Marvin Hare, his wife, Sunny Bottoms & Betsy Ward

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

Mexico Holiday Cookbook cover, turkey with rice stuffing spilling out

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

Farmer Imran Khan, wearing denim shirt & blue jeans, stands outside green combine

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

Farm Bill Conclusion in Sight

Nov 29, 2018

The "Four Principals" of the Farm Bill Conference Committee have announced an "agreement in principle" on the 2018 Farm Bill, though many details remain under wraps. Full story

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A Brief History of Rice in Space

Nov 28, 2018

Space agencies around the world have been studying the role rice might play in future space travel as rice has been around since the early days of space exploration. Full story

Korean Consumers Urged to ‘Come and Taste’ Burrito Made with U.S. Medium Grain

Nov 27, 2018

A new foodservice menu promotion featuring a chicken burrito made with U.S. medium grain rice launched earlier this fall as a result of the partnership between USA Rice and Café Amoje, a take-out foodservice chain here. Full story

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Rice Farmer Appointed to Sustainability Group Board

Nov 26, 2018

At the recent Field to Market fall plenary meetings here Arkansas rice farmer Mark Isbell was appointed to represent the grower sector on the Field to Market Board of Directors. Full story

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Bloggers and Consumers Experience “New Style” Sushi in Tokyo

Nov 21, 2018

USA Rice hosted a promotional event here last week targeting food bloggers and consumers who entered and won an online “Wanna Eat U.S. Medium Grain” contest. Full story

Green Rice Truck covered with images of rice and text "Get Creative, Start with Rice," parked on street in front of Painted Ladies, colorful row houses in San Francisco

Think Rice Road Trip Concludes in California

Nov 20, 2018

The third and final leg of the Think Rice Road Trip wrapped up here this weekend after another 1,000 miles that saw schedule and route adjustments because of the wildfires ravaging the state. Full story

Agriculture Exporters Convene in Baltimore

Nov 19, 2018

Last week, USA Rice and 80 other agricultural trade associations met here for the U.S Agricultural Export Development Council (USAEDC) Annual Workshop. Full story

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