USA Rice Daily

Rock N’ Roll Sushi Amplifies U.S.-Grown Difference

Feb 10, 2026

The sushi chain encompasses more than one hundred restaurants across ten states selling 46,000 pounds of rice each month. Full story

USA Rice Farm Policy Fly-in Agenda Focuses on Key Industry Priorities

Feb 09, 2026

Two major issues are Asia’s massive over-subsidization of its rice industry and rising input costs. Full story

Arkansas Rice Research & Promotion Board Renews Support for USA Rice Council and The Rice Foundation

Feb 06, 2026

The unanimous decision provides USA Rice with funding, via check-off support from Arkansas, for ongoing efforts to promote domestic rice. Full story

USMCA quote with rice fields and mill in background

USA Rice Joins Ag Coalition for USMCA Renewal

Feb 06, 2026

The new coalition will serve as a leading voice in support of the economic benefits USMCA brings to the entire U.S. agriculture sector. Full story

In Memory: Pat Hartwell

Feb 06, 2026

Pat’s commitment to the rice industry and the farmers of southwest Louisiana was evident in all that he did. Full story

Arkansas Rice Celebrates 75 Years as Annual Meeting Packs NERREC

Feb 05, 2026

More than 350 rice growers and industry representatives attended the joint annual meeting of the Arkansas Rice Council and Arkansas Rice Farmers yesterday. Full story

Mississippi Farmers Brave Weather for Annual Rice Council Meeting

Feb 04, 2026

Delta growers braved a cold, driving rain to meet at the Bolivar County Extension Auditorium for the Mississippi Rice Council annual meeting. Full story

USDA Rebrands Food for Peace Program, Announces Upcoming Rice Purchases

Feb 03, 2026

The initial America First International Food Assistance award promises purchases of bulk and formulated U.S. agricultural commodities by March. Full story

Gulfood 2026: Uniting the Biggest Names in the Food Universe

Jan 30, 2026

Gulfood, the world´s largest annual food and beverage sourcing event, doubled exhibit space this year. Full story

USTR’s Reciprocal Trade Agreement with El Salvador Addresses Longstanding Fraudulent Rice Issue

Jan 29, 2026

USTR makes an official attempt to stop milled rice from Thailand entering El Salvador and being re-exported duty-free under an American label. Full story