Global Advocate for the U.S. Rice Industry

At the Supermarket Trade Show here last week, the USA Rice booth was set up like the deli corner of an actual supermarket to showcase U.S. rice to the prepared foods and take-out industry, and highlight the grain’s light texture, blendability with seasonings and other ingredients, and adaptability to cold dishes. Full story

A new rule was published last Wednesday, February 13, to revise the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers definition of what is considered a Waters of the United States (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act. Full story

Last month, more than 15,000 elementary students in the New York Tri-state area took part in Think Rice Day. Over multiple lunch periods, students learned about U.S.-grown rice, consumed new rice dishes, and received Think Rice giveaways. Full story