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• Biden Admin Lifts H-2A Travel Restrictions for South African Workers

  Jan 03, 2022

  Given the nature of the work and tight labor market, it’s vital that rice farmers have access to a steady …
• USDA Provides More Aid for Producers Impacted by Pandemic

  Mar 24, 2021

  The USDA today announced the Pandemic Assistance for Producers (PAP) initiative that provides $12 billion …
• U.S. Rice Exports, Among Other Commodities, Plagued by COVID-19 Shipping Woes

  Mar 17, 2021

  U.S. container shortages first started impacting shippers in early 2020, however, over the past several …
• U.S. Rice Industry Calls for Priority Access to COVID-19 Vaccinations for Food and Agriculture Workers

  Dec 02, 2020

  USA Rice, along with other national ag organizations, sent letters to federal authorities and state governors …
• Rice to the Rescue Program Delivers Needed Relief to Restaurant Industry

  Nov 19, 2020

  Rice to the Rescue, a new program created in response to the devastating impact on the foodservice industry …
• Food Aid Webinar Puts Rice at Center for Pandemic Relief

  Nov 13, 2020

  The fourth and final in a series of international trade-focused webinars focused on usage trends, product …
• Rice a Major Gainer as Grocery Sales Climb

  Oct 05, 2020

  Rice has been one of the top ten sales gainers since the pandemic began last spring, with sales up …
• The Rice Stuff Podcast Looks at Adapting Promotions to a COVID-19 Stage

  Sep 22, 2020

  New podcast episode answers the question: "what do you do when the retail and foodservice worlds are …
• Rice Included in New Federal Relief Package

  Sep 18, 2020

  USDA included rice and made other improvements to the CFAP 2 based on stakeholder engagement and public …
• New Loan Positions Iraq to Purchase U.S. Rice

  Aug 17, 2020

  A new $450 million loan from EXIM recently was approved to assist Iraq in the purchase of U.S. goods …
• Cooking Workshop Series Scheduled for Streaming in August

  Jul 30, 2020

  Filming for a new, USA Rice-sponsored, online chef workshop seminar series is underway in Mexico City …
• Sizzler Japan Makes Authentic Cajun Cuisine with U.S.-Grown Rice

  Jul 23, 2020

  The Sizzler restaurant chain in Japan is currently promoting U.S.-grown rice dishes at all 10 of their …
• Annual U.S.-Japan Rice Technical Meeting Goes On, Virtually

  Jul 16, 2020

  The 23rd annual U.S.-Japan rice technical meeting was held in cyberspace for the first time ever due …
• USA Rice Leadership Program Adopts New Schedule to Accommodate COVID-19 Restrictions

  Jul 13, 2020

  Due to COVID, the Rice Leadership Program has been put on hold for one year. No new participants will …
• Annual Louisiana Board Meetings Go the Social Distance

  Jul 08, 2020

  While the annual Field Day event went virtual, the Louisiana Rice Promotion Board and Louisiana Rice …
• Congressman Higgins Meets with Rice and Crawfish Farmers

  Jun 25, 2020

  Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) recently met with local rice and crawfish farmers to discuss current …
• U.S. Rice Makes Inroads in the Japanese Consumer Market

  Jun 22, 2020

  The increase in cooking at home and the associated rise in retail sales of rice and other pantry staples …
• New World, New Promotions

  Jun 19, 2020

  As people all over the world are changing how they work, play, and consume, USA Rice is conducting similar …
• USA Rice Capitalizes on Jump in Social Media Use in International Markets

  Jun 18, 2020

  Social distancing measures in many countries in Europe and the Middle East region have resulted in increased …
• Do Increased Rice Futures Mean Increased Profitability

  Jun 09, 2020

  Understanding the present rice futures market situation requires a deep dive into the fundamental and …