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Rice Cooperatives Share Year-End Results at Annual Meetings

Nov 15, 2024

In the last week, both Producers Rice Mill and Riceland Foods held annual membership meetings to share results of the 2023-24 year along with plans for the future. Full story

USA Rice Rolls Out New Recipes for K-12 Foodservice

Nov 14, 2024

The updated cookbook, Reimagined Rice Meals for Schools, is available both in-print and digitally, and was recently distributed to various K-12 foodservice audiences. Full story

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Rice Leadership Alumni Tour Thailand Rice Industry

Nov 13, 2024

Last month, Rice Leadership alumni visited traditional markets, research centers, and farms in Thailand to understand the rice production process and its cultural significance there. Full story

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Young Rice Brands on The Rice Stuff

Nov 12, 2024

Listen in to the current podcast episode, “So You Want to Start a Rice Brand?” to learn how two entrepreneurs have done just that. Full story

In Memory: Caroline Ottis

Nov 12, 2024

Known for her kind, compassionate heart and welcoming personality, Caroline will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, loyal friend, and deeply faith-filled woman. Full story

USTR Takes a Third Swing at India, with New Allies

Nov 12, 2024

USTR has filed a third counter notification against India for their price supports that are more than eight times the agreed to levels. Full story

U.S. Rice Makes Another Sale to Iraq

Nov 06, 2024

Rice exports to Iraq are back on track following a hiccough. Full story

Panama Reopens Market for U.S. Milled Rice

Nov 05, 2024

Following meetings with Representative Rick Crawford (R-AR), Panama has reopened its market for U.S. milled rice under the U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement (TPA). Full story

Latest U.S. Rice Domestic Usage Report Now Available

Nov 04, 2024

USA Rice released the annual U.S. Rice Domestic Usage Report today, tracking domestic shipments and consumption of U.S. milled rice from August 2022 through July 2023. Full story

Rain Won't Stop the Yellow Rails & Rice Festival

Nov 01, 2024

As the first rain event in nearly two months came into South West Louisiana, so did “Birders” from all over the U.S. Full story

USA Rice and USDA Convene to Review Global Rice Market

Oct 31, 2024

USA Rice's World Market Price Subcommittee and USDA met for the final time of 2024 to compare notes. Full story

New Staff Joins USA Rice Domestic Promotions Team

Oct 30, 2024

Morgan Crafton has joined USA Rice as the new Domestic Promotion Coordinator. Full story

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Guayabera, Music, and Rice: USA Rice Honors Cuban Culture

Oct 29, 2024

As private rice imports to Cuba increase, USA Rice is staying engaged and supportive. Full story

USA Rice Continuing to Lay Groundwork to Take on India

Oct 28, 2024

USA Rice representatives made the case for U.S. ag at the WTO as negotiations move to the next phase. Full story

Fast Casual Executive Summit Offers Growth Opportunities for U.S. Rice

Oct 25, 2024

USA Rice was the lone commodity board in attendance at the exclusive event reserved for top-level restaurant executives, industry leaders, and innovators. Full story

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Rice Gets the Royal Treatment at 87th International Rice Festival

Oct 24, 2024

The 87th Annual International Rice Festival took place this past weekend, bringing together an estimated 100,000 attendees to celebrate Louisiana's deeply rooted connection to rice. Full story

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USDA Awards Ducks Unlimited and Partners $95M for Agricultural Conservation Efforts

Oct 23, 2024

At the top of the project list is a nearly $13 million grant to protect California's Central Valley rice lands for migratory waterfowl. Full story

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The Rice Stuff Dips Into The Archive

Oct 22, 2024

The Rice Stuff revisits Episode 38 that pulled the curtain back on ag extension to give listeners a better understanding and appreciation of all that’s going on in rice research. Full story

SIAL Paris Turns 60 and USA Rice is There

Oct 22, 2024

SIAL Paris encompassed eleven halls covering ten food industry sectors, showcasing the best of what the global food and beverage industry has to offer. Full story

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UK Rice Symposium Outlines Key Factors Shaping the Rice Industry

Oct 21, 2024

The UK is the 18th largest export market for U.S. rice, valued at $16 million in 2023, and one of the few markets that imports a wide variety of U.S. rice types. Full story

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