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Whole Grain Summer Issue Has Something for Everyone

Jul 08, 2018

Analysis of the 2018 Farm Bill, an in-depth look at new conservation partnerships, a report from the latest Rice Development Leadership class – you’ll find all that and more when you check your mailbox for the Summer 2018 Whole Grain. Full story

Save the Date: RiceTec Arkansas Field Day, Wednesday, August 7

Jul 06, 2018

Farmers and media are invited to a day of fresh insights and first-hand field experiences during RiceTec’s Arkansas Field Day on Wednesday, August 7, at RiceTec Arkansas Business Center, 15329 Hwy 1, Harrisburg, Arkansas 72432. Full story

Delegation Visits USA Rice Ahead of Japanese Tender Season

Jul 06, 2018

Representatives from Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF) visited USA Rice yesterday to discuss a range of topics regarding rice trade between the United States and Japan. Full story

Blogger events keep U.S. rice online and in mind in Turkey

In Trade Retaliation, Turkey Raises Import Tariffs on Rice

Jul 06, 2018

USA Rice staff traveled to Turkey last week to meet with local trade and gather firsthand market information on the country’s rapidly changing political and economic environment. Full story

True crowd sourcing at the Taipei Food Show

USA Rice Showcases Premium Quality U.S. Rice at Taipei Food Show

Jul 03, 2018

USA Rice participated in the 28th Taipei International Food Show last week showcasing California and Southern medium grain to the Taiwanese trader and attendees were impressed with both the texture and quality of U.S.-origin rice. Full story

New Specialty Food Category Research Shows Opportunities for U.S-Grown Rice

Jul 03, 2018

The specialty food segment of the food and beverage industry is growing by leaps and bounds with 65 percent of all consumers purchasing specialty foods to the tune of some $140.3 billion in 2017. And rice occupies a sweet spot in the category, both as an ingredient, but also a product itself. Full story

Focus on the Farmer Series Continues

Jul 02, 2018

This month our “Focus on the Farmer” shines the spotlight on Timothy Gertson, whose operation based in Wharton County, Texas, is called G5 Farms in recognition of the fact that he is the fifth generation in his family to farm rice there. Full story

Fortified Rice is a Game Changer in Fight Against Global Hunger

Jul 02, 2018

Last week, USA Rice attended the Food Assistance for Nutrition Evidence Summit hosted by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Office of Food for Peace, an event that brought together U.S. government agencies, academia, private voluntary organizations (PVOs), and the business world to address current and future hunger challenges. Full story

Senate Farm Bill Advances with Harmful Provision for Family Farms

Jun 29, 2018

Yesterday, the Senate passed its version of the Farm Bill, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (H.R. 2, as amended), by a vote of 86-11. The bill includes provisions that would be detrimental to family farms if enacted by law. Full story

Rice Acreage Report Released

Jun 29, 2018

According to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), area planted to rice in 2018 is estimated at 2.84 million acres, up 15 percent from 2017. Area for harvest is forecast at 2.80 million acres, up 18 percent from last year. Full story

The “James Gang” Rides Again in Louisiana Rice Country

Jun 28, 2018

-- The end of June has been busy in Louisiana rice country. As July approaches, so does the start of harvest, and it’s also time for the annual Louisiana Farm Bureau Convention in New Orleans followed by several industry-related events, including the Louisiana State University (LSU) Ag Center Field Day in Crowley. Full story

Rice Farmers Recognized for Sustainability, Innovation

Jun 28, 2018

Field to Market, the Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture, convened here this week for their summer plenary, and to announce the 2018 Farmer Spotlights, an award conveyed upon innovative farmers engaging in continuous operations improvements and utilizing Field to Market’s Field Print Calculator. Full story

USA Rice booth at Shokuryu Co., Ltd., trade show; promoting "new style" sushi made with U.S. medium grain rice

USA Rice Taps New Distribution Channel for U.S. Medium Grain in Japan

Jun 27, 2018

Earlier this month, Shokuryu Co., Ltd., a nationwide food wholesaler of seafood items here, hosted their first trade exhibition and USA Rice was there showcasing seafood dishes including a rice bowl and salad-style sushi, and introducing a “new style” sushi concept using U.S. medium grain rice. Full story

Rice Leadership Session II: How To on Trade, Equipment, and Media Training

Jun 26, 2018

During their second session last week, the 2018-20 Rice Leadership Development Class traveled to Illinois, Arkansas, and Mississippi to learn about the rice futures market, communication skills, and rice production in the Mid-South. Full story

Redner’s Partnership Yields Impressive Results, Boosts U.S.-Grown Rice Sales

Jun 25, 2018

The numbers are in and USA Rice’s spring partnership with the retail dietitians of Redner’s supermarket chain to promote U.S.-grown rice across all their sixty four locations in Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania was a big success. Full story

2018 Farm Bill Passes House; Senate Version Next Up

Jun 22, 2018

Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed its version of the Farm Bill, The Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (H.R. 2), by a vote of 213-211, with no Democrats supporting the bill. Full story

Grand Debut for USA Rice at Alimentec

Jun 21, 2018

The 10th annual Alimentec International Food Trade Fair took place here earlier this month and for the first time USA Rice was an exhibitor. Full story

Trade Mission to Japan Points to Market Opportunities

Jun 20, 2018

USA Rice Asia Promotion Programs Director Jim Guinn participated in a trade mission to Japan last week, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and led by Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Ted McKinney. This mission, with approximately 100 participants, was the largest in USDA history. Full story

EPA scientists get a lesson in rice production irrigation from California farmer Mike DeWitt

EPA Staff Explores California Rice Country

Jun 19, 2018

Last week USA Rice and the California Rice Commission (CRC) hosted five staff from across the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Pesticide Programs to experience rice growing and milling in California firsthand. Full story

KBX, Inc. President Steven Keith presents Distinguished Service Awards to two RMA members: Bill Dore (left) and Bob Watts (right)

Rice Millers’ Convention Focuses on Trade, Future of Retail, and Regulatory Impact

Jun 18, 2018

The USA Rice Millers’ Association (RMA) held its 119th Annual Convention at the historic Greenbrier Resort here last week. Rice millers and allied industry participants heard from a variety of speakers on a wide range of topics. Full story

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