• Three glasses of beer on a picnic table Rice Figures Prominently in Craft Beer

    Apr 04, 2018

    In late March, the Brewers Association released its 2018 Beer Style Guidelines, with rice specifically noted as a typical or recommended ingredient in seven styles: American-style lager and light lager; American-style amber light lager; American-style pilsener; contemporary American-style pilsener; international-style pilsener; and Australasian, Latin American or tropical-style light lager. Wild rice is also noted as a potential ingredient in the “specialty beer” category. Full story
  • DP-USA Rice Explores Culinary Trends and Future of Food at Research Chef Conference-180403 USA Rice Explores Culinary Trends and Future of Food at Research Chef Conference

    Apr 03, 2018

    USA Rice attended this years' Research Chef Association Conference and learned a lot about trends, rice use, and so much more. Full story
  • Greenway, Rebecca USA Rice Welcomes Rebecca Greenway

    Apr 02, 2018

    Rebecca Greenway has joined the USA Rice team as the new Chief Financial Officer. Full story
  • Paul Johnson, close up Focus on the Farmer Series Continues

    Apr 02, 2018

    USA Rice is producing a monthly Facebook feature to bring attention to the folks who help put U.S.-grown rice on America’s plates - and to let them tell the real story of food production in their own words. Last month we got to know Arkansas rice farmer Ryan Sullivan and this month our “Focus on the Farmer” shines the spotlight on Louisiana rice farmer Paul Johnson. Full story
  • MK in Think Rice shirt w USA Rice Shop Has Your New Favorite Shirt and More

    Mar 30, 2018

    Time to purchase your Think Rice Columbia shirt...and more! Full story
  • mckayla-maroney-scowl USDA Estimates Rice Acreage Up 9 Percent, Less than Expected

    Mar 29, 2018

    According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service's Prospective Plantings report released today, acreage will be higher, but not by very much. Full story
  • IP-Iraq Waives Withholding Payment-180329 Iraq Waives Withholding Payment, Should Clear Way for Future U.S. Tenders

    Mar 29, 2018

    A new hurdle in the Iraq market appeared, but has been dealt with by USA Rice and industry allies here and in Iraq. Full story
  • MMS-Domestic Usage Report Survey Released, Full Participation Urged-180329 Domestic Usage Report Survey Released, Full Participation Urged

    Mar 29, 2018

    USA Rice is calling for full participation in the new Domestic Usage Report survey that has just been sent to members. Full story
  • 2018 Mexico Tour, group shot with Chef Azari, Asiha Grigsby, Paty Buenavides holding rice dish USA Rice Mexico Promotions

    Mar 28, 2018

    Last week, USA Rice Vice President International Sarah Moran, Manager Asiha Grigsby, and local contractors Gaby Carbajal and Marvin Lehrer met for a review of promotional activities in this, the largest export market for U.S. rice. Last year, the United States maintained a total import market share of 87 percent for paddy rice and 78 percent overall, and USA Rice’s promotion programs are successfully advancing the appeal of U.S. origin rice to Mexican consumers. Full story
  • Poke Bowl with tuna, avocado, pineapple, carrots & lime held in hands Trendy Poké Dishes Begin with Quality Rice

    Mar 27, 2018

    A trend toward eating a healthy diet and natural ingredients has helped elevate poké – a raw fish salad – to one of the most popular street foods in major urban areas. Native to Hawaii, poké (pronounced poh-KAY) features marinated sushi-grade fish served with vegetables over a base of rice. As poké grows in popularity, so should U.S. rice consumption, and this dish is forecasted to remain on-trend in 2018. Full story
  • Cameraman films man in ball cap and sunglasses holding two crawfish while another man wearing a black shirt looks on In Louisiana with the Rice Leadership Class, Session One

    Mar 26, 2018

    The Rice Leadership Development Program toured the LSU AgCenter H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station and visited a crawfish farming operation on March 22. The group was treated to crawfish at the farm of Christian and Julie Richard the previous night Full story
  • US vs China arm wrestling The U.S. and China Trade Actions

    Mar 23, 2018

    The U.S. and China have exchanged salvos adding fuel to fears of escalating trade sanctions between the two largest global economies. Yesterday, the Trump Administration announced another action in the President’s efforts to “rebalance the U.S.-China trade relationship,” and China began the retaliation process to Trump’s previous action on steel and aluminum imports. Full story
  • 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines Cover shows photos of different foods: tomatoes, blueberries, squash, onion USA Rice Meets with Grain Chain Coalition Prior to 2020 DGA Deadline

    Mar 23, 2018

    This week, USA Rice staff attended a meeting of the “Grain Chain,” an industry coalition, to discuss development of the 2020 U.S. Dietary Guidelines, the Grain Chain’s drafted comments for submission to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and ongoing industry activities to promote grain foods to consumers and influencers. Full story
  • USDA Trade is Topic #1 at Ag Summit

    Mar 22, 2018

    Ag industry leaders and administration officials braved the weather on Wednesday despite federal snow cancellations to discuss trade policy, ag outlooks, and biotech issues at the Agri-Pulse Ag & Food Policy Summit. Full story
  • Snow man with an orange conehead & stick arms in front of the US Capitol Omnibus Spending Bill Clears House; Senate Passage Due Friday to Avoid Shutdown

    Mar 22, 2018

    Today, the House passed a $1.3 trillion omnibus appropriations bill that funds the federal government through September 30. The text was released just last night, setting up a sprint to pass the legislation before Friday evening to avert another government shutdown. Full story
  • Hand holds red bumper sticker that says: Eat Real Rice, Arkansasrice.org Arkansas Approves Resolution to Establish Identity for Rice, Protect Consumers

    Mar 21, 2018

    This week, Governor Asa Hutchinson signed a resolution to establish a standard of identity for rice using the common understanding of the term “rice.” The resolution outlines measures the State legislature will take to establish a definition of rice that aligns with international standards. Full story
  • Three examples of overseas promotion: screen ad in a mall, print ad, & billboard Overseas USA Rice Partners with Importers to Boost Sales, Foster Relationships

    Mar 20, 2018

    USA Rice conducts more than 2,700 promotional activities in almost 25 countries each year to support the sales of U.S. rice abroad. Rice industry funds help augment the money received from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Market Access Program (MAP) and Foreign Market Development (FMD) program to conduct these activities, and an excellent indicator of the activities’ effectiveness is the willingness of local brands to also contribute their own funds to the efforts. Full story
  • UofA seal carved in stone on campus ag building U.S. Rice Industry Stands to Lose from Trump Tariffs

    Mar 19, 2018

    The U.S. rice industry could suffer from retaliatory tariffs in response to proposed steel and aluminum import tariffs, according to a study released last week by economists at the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. Full story
  • Instagram-post for Heart-Health-Month-Campaign with ingredients for sushi donuts displayed on white table: bowl of rice, colorful veggies & an instamatic camera USA Rice Instagram Campaign Urges Everyone to Have a Healthy Heart

    Mar 16, 2018

    In February, USA Rice partnered with 12 social media influencers in honor of American Heart Health Month to promote the health benefits of U.S.-grown rice. This strategy used visual storytelling via Instagram to raise awareness and highlight the significant role U.S.-grown rice can play in attaining or maintaining a healthy heart. Full story
  • Dark-skinned woman carries bag of US rice on her head USDA and USAID Laud Rice Success Story

    Mar 15, 2018

    Last month, members of the USA Rice Food Aid Subcommittee met with key leadership staff from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Office of Food for Peace and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Assistance Division to discuss the increased use of fortified rice in global feeding programs. Full story

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