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Riceland Reinforces Need for Farm Bill Reauthorization to Senate Agriculture Committee

Mar 12, 2025

We need a strong five-year Farm Bill that strengthens the farm safety net and revitalizes rural communities. Full story

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E-commerce Evolution and the Future of Retail on The Rice Stuff

Mar 11, 2025

New podcast episode explores how the digital revolution has changed the way we shop. Full story

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USITC Rice Competitiveness Report Released, USA Rice Encourages Administration to Act

Mar 10, 2025

The report comes at a time when the U.S. rice industry is suffering from ever increasing imports of illegally subsidized rice. Full story

USA Rice Members Join USDA Trade Mission to Expand Exports in Central America

Mar 07, 2025

The future for U.S. rice exports looks promising, particularly as the region moves toward deeper integration and tariff elimination through CAFTA-DR. Full story

K-12 Rice & Shine Recipe Contest Inspires School Breakfast to Start With Rice

Mar 06, 2025

The contest launched on March 1 in conjunction with National School Breakfast Week and will remain open for submissions through March 31. Full story

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U.S. Rice Promotions in Middle East Coincide with Beginning of Ramadan

Mar 05, 2025

Rice consumption increases around Ramadan, providing a great opportunity to boost awareness and sales of U.S.-grown rice in Middle Eastern countries. Full story

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Mid-South Farm & Gin Show 2025: Where It All Comes Together

Mar 04, 2025

USA Rice has been a consistent exhibitor for more than a decade at the annual educational event. Full story

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U.S. Rice Products Available on Chinese Online Platform

Mar 03, 2025

There are now four brands and thirteen types of U.S. rice products available in China compared to just one brand and four U.S. rice products two years ago. Full story

USA Rice Supports Senate Leaders Action to Hold Trading Partners to Account

Feb 28, 2025

The Prioritizing Offensive Agricultural Disputes and Enforcement Act proposes action to prevent U.S. agriculture being treated unfairly in global markets. Full story

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Annual Meeting Provides Status Report on Arkansas Rice Industry

Feb 27, 2025

More than 160 rice growers and industry representatives gathered yesterday for a joint meeting of the Arkansas Rice Federation and Arkansas Rice Council. Full story

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USA Rice Applauds Confirmation of USTR Ambassador Jamieson Greer

Feb 26, 2025

USA Rice looks forward to working closely with Ambassador Greer to address the many unfair trade practices plaguing the U.S. rice industry. Full story

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The Rice Stuff Puts Artificial Intelligence in the Hot Seat

Feb 25, 2025

Learn about the evolution of the technology, ways to utilize AI effectively, and how understanding AI can position companies in the food and manufacturing space for success. Full story

Cuban Embassy Celebrates Black History Month with Poetry and Prose, Dancing and Drumming, Rice and Beans

Feb 25, 2025

The event underscored the deep-rooted historical and cultural connections between Cuba and the African-American community, highlighting a shared heritage. Full story

Iraq Completes 2024-2025 MOU

Feb 24, 2025

Steady, reliable sales to Iraq are necessary for the vitality of the U.S. rice industry. Full story

USA Rice Encounters “The Next Frontier in Food” at 2025 Gulfood Show

Feb 21, 2025

An estimated 150,000 visitors attended the weeklong show and its eight sectors including grains, pulses, beverages, dairy, and world food. Full story

International Meeting Covers the ABCs of Rice Research

Feb 20, 2025

The 40th biennial Rice Technical Working Group meeting covered everything from agronomy, breeding, and cytogenics to utilization, weed control, and yield. Full story

In Memory: Patricia Lynn Woods

Feb 20, 2025

Patricia was a force of nature – strong, tenacious, and courageous, often described as a spitfire with a delightful sense of humor. Full story

USA Rice Checks In with Central American Rice Markets

Feb 19, 2025

FECARROZ represents rice millers and industry stakeholders from Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica, playing a key role in trade policy and market development. Full story

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Louisiana Rice Industry Preps for Planting with Meetings, Annual Rice Ball

Feb 18, 2025

Over the weekend, the Louisiana rice industry came together at the Grand Opera of the South for membership meetings and the Annual Rice Ball. Full story

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Mississippi Farmers Pack Annual Rice Council Meeting

Feb 14, 2025

It was a packed house at the Bolivar County Extension Auditorium for the Mississippi Rice Council Annual meeting yesterday. Full story

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