• USDA Logo WASDE Report Released

    Apr 10, 2018

    U.S. 2017/18 rice ending stocks are raised 4.1 million cwt to 33.3 million, mostly on decreased exports. These ending stock levels still remain below the 5-year average. The 4-million-cwt decrease in exports is divided evenly between long-grain and medium- and short-grain. Rough and milled rice exports are also lowered by 3 and 1 million cwt, respectively. Full story
  • Red Top Rice Growers facility behind berm of green grass and brown rice plants USA Rice Welcomes New Member

    Apr 09, 2018

    USA Rice welcomes Red Top Rice Growers, headquartered in Biggs, California, as a Federation Industry Partner. Founded in 1958, the company specializes in rice drying services. Full story
  • Jamison Cruce, headshot Government Affairs Team Adds New Staff

    Apr 09, 2018

    Jamison Cruce joined USA Rice today as a Manager in the Government Affairs Department. The Georgia native earned his B.S. in Agriculture at the University of Georgia, and worked for the Georgia Peanut Commission before moving to Washington, DC, two and a half years ago. Full story
  • USDA Logo USDA Implements up to $2.36 Billion to Help Agricultural Producers Recover after 2017 Hurricanes and Wildfires

    Apr 06, 2018

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will make disaster payments of up to $2.36 billion, as provided by Congress, to help America’s farmers and ranchers recover from hurricanes and wildfires. The funds are available as part of the new 2017 Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program (2017 WHIP). Sign-up for the new program, authorized by the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, will begin no later than July 16. Full story
  • Cover of The Austin Cookbook shows red plastic takeout basket holding tortilla filled with beef, avocado & cilantro on colorful tablecloth U.S. Rice Common Thread in Traditional Southern Cuisine

    Apr 06, 2018

    Two new cookbooks are exploring the relationship between rice and the traditional cuisine of regions in the South. Secrets of the Southern Table: A Food Lover's Tour of the Global South by Virginia Willis takes readers on a vivid sensory journey through Louisiana rice country, while The Austin Cookbook by Paula Forbes is a love letter to the land of barbecue, breakfast tacos, and Tex-Mex. Full story
  • Colorful food trucks parked on the street in front of the National Archives building in Washington DC Popularity of Peruvian Fare Could Boost Demand for Rice

    Apr 05, 2018

    The National Restaurant Association listed Peruvian cuisine as one of the top 20 food trends for 2018 and while Peruvian food is not new to the U.S. market, what is new is the way chefs and restaurateurs are pushing the boundaries of Peruvian cuisine. Full story
  • Three glasses of beer on a picnic table Rice Figures Prominently in Craft Beer

    Apr 04, 2018

    In late March, the Brewers Association released its 2018 Beer Style Guidelines, with rice specifically noted as a typical or recommended ingredient in seven styles: American-style lager and light lager; American-style amber light lager; American-style pilsener; contemporary American-style pilsener; international-style pilsener; and Australasian, Latin American or tropical-style light lager. Wild rice is also noted as a potential ingredient in the “specialty beer” category. Full story
  • DP-USA Rice Explores Culinary Trends and Future of Food at Research Chef Conference-180403 USA Rice Explores Culinary Trends and Future of Food at Research Chef Conference

    Apr 03, 2018

    USA Rice attended this years' Research Chef Association Conference and learned a lot about trends, rice use, and so much more. Full story
  • Greenway, Rebecca USA Rice Welcomes Rebecca Greenway

    Apr 02, 2018

    Rebecca Greenway has joined the USA Rice team as the new Chief Financial Officer. Full story
  • Paul Johnson, close up Focus on the Farmer Series Continues

    Apr 02, 2018

    USA Rice is producing a monthly Facebook feature to bring attention to the folks who help put U.S.-grown rice on America’s plates - and to let them tell the real story of food production in their own words. Last month we got to know Arkansas rice farmer Ryan Sullivan and this month our “Focus on the Farmer” shines the spotlight on Louisiana rice farmer Paul Johnson. Full story
  • MK in Think Rice shirt w USA Rice Shop Has Your New Favorite Shirt and More

    Mar 30, 2018

    Time to purchase your Think Rice Columbia shirt...and more! Full story
  • mckayla-maroney-scowl USDA Estimates Rice Acreage Up 9 Percent, Less than Expected

    Mar 29, 2018

    According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service's Prospective Plantings report released today, acreage will be higher, but not by very much. Full story
  • IP-Iraq Waives Withholding Payment-180329 Iraq Waives Withholding Payment, Should Clear Way for Future U.S. Tenders

    Mar 29, 2018

    A new hurdle in the Iraq market appeared, but has been dealt with by USA Rice and industry allies here and in Iraq. Full story
  • MMS-Domestic Usage Report Survey Released, Full Participation Urged-180329 Domestic Usage Report Survey Released, Full Participation Urged

    Mar 29, 2018

    USA Rice is calling for full participation in the new Domestic Usage Report survey that has just been sent to members. Full story
  • 2018 Mexico Tour, group shot with Chef Azari, Asiha Grigsby, Paty Buenavides holding rice dish USA Rice Mexico Promotions

    Mar 28, 2018

    Last week, USA Rice Vice President International Sarah Moran, Manager Asiha Grigsby, and local contractors Gaby Carbajal and Marvin Lehrer met for a review of promotional activities in this, the largest export market for U.S. rice. Last year, the United States maintained a total import market share of 87 percent for paddy rice and 78 percent overall, and USA Rice’s promotion programs are successfully advancing the appeal of U.S. origin rice to Mexican consumers. Full story
  • Poke Bowl with tuna, avocado, pineapple, carrots & lime held in hands Trendy Poké Dishes Begin with Quality Rice

    Mar 27, 2018

    A trend toward eating a healthy diet and natural ingredients has helped elevate poké – a raw fish salad – to one of the most popular street foods in major urban areas. Native to Hawaii, poké (pronounced poh-KAY) features marinated sushi-grade fish served with vegetables over a base of rice. As poké grows in popularity, so should U.S. rice consumption, and this dish is forecasted to remain on-trend in 2018. Full story
  • Cameraman films man in ball cap and sunglasses holding two crawfish while another man wearing a black shirt looks on In Louisiana with the Rice Leadership Class, Session One

    Mar 26, 2018

    The Rice Leadership Development Program toured the LSU AgCenter H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station and visited a crawfish farming operation on March 22. The group was treated to crawfish at the farm of Christian and Julie Richard the previous night Full story
  • US vs China arm wrestling The U.S. and China Trade Actions

    Mar 23, 2018

    The U.S. and China have exchanged salvos adding fuel to fears of escalating trade sanctions between the two largest global economies. Yesterday, the Trump Administration announced another action in the President’s efforts to “rebalance the U.S.-China trade relationship,” and China began the retaliation process to Trump’s previous action on steel and aluminum imports. Full story
  • 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines Cover shows photos of different foods: tomatoes, blueberries, squash, onion USA Rice Meets with Grain Chain Coalition Prior to 2020 DGA Deadline

    Mar 23, 2018

    This week, USA Rice staff attended a meeting of the “Grain Chain,” an industry coalition, to discuss development of the 2020 U.S. Dietary Guidelines, the Grain Chain’s drafted comments for submission to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and ongoing industry activities to promote grain foods to consumers and influencers. Full story
  • USDA Trade is Topic #1 at Ag Summit

    Mar 22, 2018

    Ag industry leaders and administration officials braved the weather on Wednesday despite federal snow cancellations to discuss trade policy, ag outlooks, and biotech issues at the Agri-Pulse Ag & Food Policy Summit. Full story

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