• Close-up photo of netting USDA Announces Enrollment Period for Safety Net Coverage in 2018

    Oct 31, 2017

    On Monday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that starting November 1, 2017, farmers with base acres enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage safety net program can enroll for the 2018 crop year. Producers who have enrolled in ARC and PLC programs in the past are reminded that they must still enroll during the 2018 enrollment period. The 2018 enrollment period will end on August 1, 2018. Full story
  • WMP-Oct-2017,-Rep-Kevin-Brady (standing) talks to USA Rice members (seated) World Market Price Meeting Takes Full Advantage of Capital Setting

    Oct 31, 2017

    USA Rice’s World Market Price Subcommittee (WMP) met here last week and took full advantage of having leadership from all segments of the rice industry in our nation’s capital. Full story
  • Rice-in-Our-Home-Cookbook-contributor-presents copy of cookbook Cookbook Features Home Cooks and Their Favorite Rice Recipes

    Oct 30, 2017

    A new USA Rice cookbook, “Arroz en Nuestro Hogar” (Rice in our Home) was unveiled at a ceremony here earlier this month. Volume two of this popular magazine is comprised of rice recipes created by home cooks who have participated in USA Rice consumer cook-offs, and, thanks to the knowledge gained at these events, learned a wide range of rice dishes and are cooking more rice at home. Full story
  • COMM.w-Brian-King-at-USA-Rice-Office-171025 Round Table Discussion with USA Rice Chairman Brian King

    Oct 27, 2017

    USA Rice Chairman Brian King shared his thoughts on the state of the indsutry and more with staff. Full story
  • GA-Senate Hearing Attacks Cargo Preference and In-Kind Food Aid-171026 Senate Hearing Attacks Food Aid Status Quo

    Oct 27, 2017

    Senator Corker (R-TN) used a hearing on food aid to blast some aspects of the programs. Full story
  • 2017 LA-Chef-de-Riz-Contest-Winners, group shot holding awards Cooks Rule at Annual Rice Festival

    Oct 26, 2017

    The 81st Annual International Rice Festival was held this past weekend here in the “Rice Capital of America.” A celebration of all things rice, the festival is Louisiana’s oldest agricultural festival, and also one of the largest - since its beginning in 1937, more than seven million people have attended the annual event. Full story
  • 2017 #ThinkRice-Photo-Contest-Winner, 5 combines in harvested rice field with gorgeous sunset in background National Rice Month Campaign Makes an Impact

    Oct 25, 2017

    The many National Rice Month (NRM) activities that occurred this September to increase awareness and consumption of U.S.-grown rice focused on retail, foodservice, and consumer outreach. Full story
  • Golden retriever hunting-dog, head and arms hanging over edge of duck blind in rice field Nestlé Purina Joins Partnership to Ensure Future of Working Ricelands

    Oct 24, 2017

    Nestlé Purina PetCare Company, a global leader in pet care, is the newest corporate sponsor of the USA Rice/Ducks Unlimited (DU) Rice Stewardship Partnership. Through a $2 million commitment over four years, Nestlé Purina’s investment will help keep working ricelands healthy, preserve wetlands, and create habitat for waterfowl and other wildlife. Full story
  • Chef in professional kitchen presents new menu ideas for South-Korea-Foodservice-program Foodservice Menu Seminars Yield Results in South Korea

    Oct 23, 2017

    USA Rice Korea, partnering with A-Chef, a foodservice and culinary consulting firm, recently conducted one-on-one foodservice menu presentation seminars targeting Dongwon F&B and LF Foods, two large food manufacturers located here. Full story
  • Steve-Vargas, headshot holding USA Rice microphone Two Trends - One Old, One New - Shaping Rice Market in South Korea

    Oct 23, 2017

    Two major trends are emerging in the South Korean rice market. First, per capita consumption is declining rapidly at the same time the domestic rice crop is not being significantly reduced. Data shows that annual per capita consumption of rice that stood at 174 pounds in 2006, had dropped 21.4 percent to 136 pounds in 2016. The second major trend is the surging demand for instant or ready-to-eat rice products. Full story
  • Charley-Mathews, CA rice farmer stands in his field-171020 In the Field in California

    Oct 20, 2017

    Earlier this week, Sarah Moran, USA Rice vice president international, met with the California Rice Commission (CRC) and USA Rice members here to discuss international priorities in the upcoming year. Full story
  • Chef-Charles-Dottore-distributes rice dish samples on a tray to teachers seated at tables USA Rice at the Head of the Class in Missouri

    Oct 19, 2017

    This week, USA Rice participated in an important education conference here to showcase the Missouri rice industry to more than 100 family and consumer sciences teachers. Through two interactive sessions, attendees received a farm-to-table look at domestic rice production, cooking information, and learned about the nutritional benefits of rice for a healthy lifestyle from one of USA Rice’s professional chefs. Full story
  • Container ship sailing in front of Mt Fuji Japan Japan Officials Visit USA Rice Amid Strong U.S. Rice Sales

    Oct 18, 2017

    Representatives of Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) visited USA Rice yesterday. MAFF is the sole purchaser of rice under Japan’s import commitment to members of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Full story
  • FDA inspectors holding clipboards in warehouse filled with boxes of food products USA Rice Asks for Government Crackdown on Mislabeled Rice Products

    Oct 17, 2017

    It’s only natural for manufacturers, competing for the ever-dwindling attention of consumers, to make product claims to set theirs apart. But a rise in these statements that range from the incredulous to the spurious has forced USA Rice to bring several of these claims to the attention of U.S. government agencies that monitor and regulate food. Full story
  • IP-USA Rice at Anuga Food & Beverage Trade Show-171016 USA Rice Exhibits at the Anuga Food and Beverage Trade Show

    Oct 16, 2017

    U.S. rice was on display at the world's largest food and drink trade show, Anuga 2017. Full story
  • 2017 Leadership-Class-&-Leo-LaGrande, standing in rice field Leadership Class Heads West to California Rice Country

    Oct 13, 2017

    Late last month, the 2016/18 Rice Leadership Development Class completed Session Three of the program, a comprehensive tour of California's Central Valley rice country, including an overview of rice marketing and production practices, crop diversity, conservation and environmental issues, as well as a close look at rice harvest. Full story
  • 2017 FRM-100-Anniversary,-Ribbon-Cutting ceremony on stage Farmers Rice Milling Company Celebrates 100th Anniversary

    Oct 13, 2017

    The 100th anniversary celebration for Farmers Rice Milling Company was held Wednesday at the newly expanded packaging and distribution facility here. More than 450 people attended the event including employees, partners, producers, customers, and local dignitaries. Full story
  • AR Rice Mural painted on building downtown, combine in a rice field Arkansas Rice Goes to Town

    Oct 12, 2017

    Progress is being made on a rice mural that will stand tall on a downtown building here by the end of the month. The mural project was coordinated by the Arkansas Rice Federation and Downtown Little Rock Partnership, and is one of multiple efforts by the two organizations working to bring the country and the city together. Full story
  • USDA Logo WASDE Report Released

    Oct 12, 2017

    The 2017/18 U.S. rice crop is reduced 1.1 million cwt to 178.6 million on lower yields and slightly lower harvested area. This is the smallest all rice crop since 1996/97. Full story
  • USDA-Trade-Mission-to-Brazil,-Ricardo-Marinho-&-Mark-Slupek wearing protective gear on a mill tour USA Rice on First-Ever USDA Trade Mission to Brazil

    Oct 11, 2017

    During the last week of September, USA Rice was one of 14 companies that participated in the first-ever USDA Agricultural Trade Mission to Brazil to meet importers interested in U.S. rice, led by USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service Deputy Administrator Mark Slupek. Full story

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