• Large group gathered in conference room, seated at tables in U-shape, garish maroon, gray, white, and black rug dominates the photo USA Rice Continues Dialog with Fecarroz

    May 06, 2019

    Last week, USA Rice met with the Central America Rice Federation (Fecarroz) for the third time to discuss the Central America-Dominican Republic-USA free trade agreement (CAFTA-DR). Full story
  • Woman offers plate filled with rice as man and young child look on Ramadan Raises the U.S. Rice Profile

    May 03, 2019

    To increase U.S. rice sales in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, USA Rice initiated a promotional campaign here in mid-April together with Abu Bint, a well-known local U.S. rice brand. The activities focus on the period right before and during the time of the Holy month of Ramadan. Full story
  • Green harvester cutting in rice field, blue sky background Sustainability Report: The Greatest Yields

    May 02, 2019

    Efficiency is the bedrock of sustainability. Rice farmers must utilize the land to its fullest while ensuring its continuing health. Increased productivity allows farmers to feed a growing population using less water and energy and get the most out of what each acre of soil has to offer. Full story
  • Background photo is three iron skillets filled with chicken, carrots, peas, and onions are topped with fried rice cakes, text block reads "Change the Grain and Change the Game!" New Foodservice Microsite is a ‘Rice Idea’

    May 01, 2019

    Under the theme of “Rice Ideas to Re-Shape Your Menu,” USA Rice launched its new foodservice promotional landing page for chefs and foodservice professionals with the goal of having them add more U.S.-grown rice dishes to their menus and in particular the Federation’s “rice hash brown” recipes. Full story
  • Closeup of man and woman wearing baseball caps and sunglasses USA Rice Welcomes New Government Affairs Director

    May 01, 2019

    Jeff Sands has joined USA Rice as Director of Government Affairs managing key policy issues affecting the rice industry as well as facilitating the day-to-day operations of the USA Rice Political Action Committee. Full story
  • Gourmet & Go butter chicken food package with green Think Rice logo Canada ‘Goes’ for Ready-to-Eat U.S. Rice Meals

    Apr 30, 2019

    USA Rice is expanding its repertoire in the Canadian market with affordable and healthy ready-to-eat food options for people on the go. After months of preparation, the Gourmet & Go Express Selection meal line was launched in late November 2018 in select Shopper’s Drug Mart locations in Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. Full story
  • Two men wearing sport coats sit at table with gavel shaking hands, portrait photo gallery in background Trade at Top of Agenda for Arkansas Rice Leadership

    Apr 29, 2019

    Leadership of Arkansas’ rice industry engaged in a wide-ranging discussion with the Trump Administration’s Chief Agriculture Negotiator here last week. Ambassador Gregg Doud spoke before Arkansas Farm Bureau’s Farm Policy Summit and then met with leadership from the state's rice producers, millers, and Arkansas Rice Federation. Full story
  • Headshot of white male with close cropped hair and a goatee wearing an open collar black shirt with company insignia e-Commerce Session Added to USA Rice Outlook Conference

    Apr 29, 2019

    Americans spend billions of dollars online each year and the pie keeps growing. USA Rice is bringing an e-Commerce expert to this year's Outlook Conference to help attendees up their collective games. Full story
  • Grocery store rice aisle in Taiwan filled with colorful packages Trade Mission in Taiwan as U.S. Brands Reach Retail Market

    Apr 26, 2019

    USA Rice joined the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service’s Administrator Ken Isley and more than 50 companies, trade associations, and state departments of agriculture on a USDA-led trade mission to Taiwan earlier this week. Full story
  • U.S. Rice Sustainability Report Cover, closeup of green rice in field with gray sky Epic Rice Sustainability Report Goes Live

    Apr 25, 2019

    The U.S. Rice Industry Sustainability Report is now available on the USA Rice website. It’s an historic document that spans three decades of rice’s commitment to sustainability across six states, and encompasses a vast amount of information and data, centralized for the first time in one place. Full story
  • Green tractor pulls two land levelers across brown dirt field Transferability Added to Arkansas Water Tax Credits Program

    Apr 24, 2019

    A policy change made during the recent Arkansas state legislative session allows farmers and landowners to turn the water tax credits into cash by transferring the credits to third parties who do have state tax liabilities Full story
  • Long line of chefs wearing toques stand behind table laden with food, USA Rice banner hangs above their heads Another Ag Trade Setback by the Trump Administration

    Apr 23, 2019

    The Trump Administration announced last week a major shift in U.S. policy towards Cuba by allowing the activation of Titles III and IV of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996, better known as the Helms-Burton Act, intended to strengthen the U.S. embargo on Cuba. Full story
  • Three men wearing business suits sit at ornate desk signing documents, three people stand behind them looking on, country flags in background USMCA Offers Modest Ag Growth

    Apr 22, 2019

    The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has released its report on the potential economic impact of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA), and as expected, manufacturing makes the most gains. Agricultural exports are projected to increase by $2.2 billion. Full story
  • White flag with round green logo with text "Think Rice," flying over grain bin Fly the Think Rice Flag

    Apr 19, 2019

    Show your rice pride by proudly displaying the “Think Rice” flag from the top of a bin or elevator, a flag pole in front of a home or shop, anywhere you choose to promote the industry that we all are proud to be a part of, in a way that everyone will notice. Full story
  • Scoreboard with USA written underneath a "2" on blue background, and a "0" on a red background with China written underneath Another WTO Win for Rice & U.S. Agriculture Against China

    Apr 18, 2019

    The World Trade Organization has released a report that China is not in compliance with international obligations on the importation of corn, wheat, and rice. Full story
  • Two men in suits with their backs to the camera sit at a desk in front of a panel of people and a bank of video screens Louisiana Next State to Take On Rice Pretenders

    Apr 17, 2019

    On Tuesday, the Louisiana Senate Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture, and Rural Development met to discuss and hear testimony on SB 152 - Truth in Labeling of Agriculture Commodities that includes language for the definition (SOI) for rice, and also establishes distinct definitions for other commodities such as meats and seafood, and how they may be labeled in Louisiana. Full story
  • Black and white drawing of moving van with man looking out of truck cab Will the United Kingdom Ever Leave the EU?

    Apr 16, 2019

    The EU-27 approved a new official Brexit deadline here last week of October 31, 2019. This is the third official date for the Brexit; the original plan was to leave the EU on March 29. Full story
  • Dr. Shimi Kang headshot, smiling woman with long dark hair Neuroscience to Take Center Stage at USA Rice Outlook Conference

    Apr 15, 2019

    Today, USA Rice announced the keynote speaker for the 2019 Outlook Conference, award-winning Harvard-trained physician, researcher, and author Dr. Shimi Kang, an expert on human motivation and neuroscience, and stress and the impact it has on our bodies and minds. Full story
  • Muddy tractor tire track in rice field Arkansas Field Conditions Reach Saturation Point

    Apr 12, 2019

    Approaching mid-April and odds are good that it’s another rainy day in Arkansas and planting in the Natural State has come to a standstill. Full story
  • Farmers.gov logo, website url and text "Grow With Us" on background of photo of red onions in a wooden, blue crate New Features Improve Delivery of USDA Tech Tools

    Apr 11, 2019

    Last week, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched two new features on farmers.gov to help farmers manage loans and apply for H-2A visas. The new features streamline two processes that are spread across multiple agencies and simplify a process that can be complex for customers. Full story

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