• US rice-bags-with American flag being unloaded from a ship More Options Now Available for Rice Fortification

    Nov 08, 2017

    Key stakeholders and decision makers in U.S. food aid policy recently determined that rinse resistant coated fortified rice is similar in nutrient delivery to extruded fortified rice. While extruded fortified rice is already available for use in global food assistance programs, implementing agencies can expect to see a revised commodity requirements document for both kinds of fortified rice no later than January 2018. Full story
  • Trump-in-Cuba-standing in front of podium with Trump/Pence sign Treasury and State Departments Tighten Restrictions on Cuba Relations

    Nov 08, 2017

    The other shoe dropped on U.S.-Cuba relations today when the U.S. Treasury Department released follow-up guidance to President Trump’s June announcement that he would be tightening sanctions and travel restrictions on Cuba. Full story
  • Rep-Kevin Brady-standing next to podium with "Tax Reform" sign Elimination of Certain Co-op Deductions Could Doom Proposed Tax Reform Legislation

    Nov 07, 2017

    Last Thursday Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX), chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, introduced a huge tax reform bill he says will simplify the tax code, lower individual rates, and create jobs. The “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” includes several obvious wins for agriculture including the repeal of the estate tax and maintaining stepped-up basis for the inheritance of farm property, however, there are still questions about how beneficial the tax plan will be for farmers and ag businesses. Full story
  • 2017-Yellow-Rails & Rice Festival,-Long-shot-of-birders-walking-along-rice-field Ninth Annual Yellow Rails & Rice Festival Celebrates Louisiana’s Working Wetlands

    Nov 06, 2017

    Every year around early November, birders, researchers, and wildlife conservationists from around the world converge on rice fields near here to witness the migration of a very special bird: the yellow rail. Full story
  • Group shot of Brazil-Ag-Agencies-delegation in USA Rice lobby USA Rice Hosts Ag Delegation from Brazil

    Nov 03, 2017

    Today, USA Rice met with staff from Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture and the National Health Surveillance Agency of Brazil (their equivalent of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration) as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Cochran Fellowship program which provides short-term training opportunities to agricultural professionals. Full story
  • GA.w-NAFTA-Ltr-to-Secy-Ross-171102 Ag Groups Say a NAFTA Withdrawal Notice Would Cause 'Immediate' Harm

    Nov 02, 2017

    Last week, a coalition of more than 80 major food and agricultural industry groups, including USA Rice, responded to President Trump's threat to send a notice to Congress to withdraw from NAFTA and recent comments by Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross that the potential danger of a NAFTA withdrawal to U.S. agricultural producers is an "empty threat." The groups warned that if the administration issues the notice to pressure Canada and Mexico into meeting U.S. demands, it risks causing substantial harm to the U.S. economy. Full story
  • FNCE 2017 attendee spins the Think Rice Wheel (animated) USA Rice Exhibits at 100th Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo

    Nov 01, 2017

    Last week, more than 10,000 dietitians, nutrition science researchers, policy makers, healthcare providers, and food industry leaders from around the world gathered here to attend the 100th anniversary of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ annual Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE). As an exhibitor, USA Rice promoted U.S. rice messaging, addressed nutrition and food safety questions, and distributed educational materials to conference attendees. Full story
  • Close-up photo of netting USDA Announces Enrollment Period for Safety Net Coverage in 2018

    Oct 31, 2017

    On Monday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that starting November 1, 2017, farmers with base acres enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage safety net program can enroll for the 2018 crop year. Producers who have enrolled in ARC and PLC programs in the past are reminded that they must still enroll during the 2018 enrollment period. The 2018 enrollment period will end on August 1, 2018. Full story
  • WMP-Oct-2017,-Rep-Kevin-Brady (standing) talks to USA Rice members (seated) World Market Price Meeting Takes Full Advantage of Capital Setting

    Oct 31, 2017

    USA Rice’s World Market Price Subcommittee (WMP) met here last week and took full advantage of having leadership from all segments of the rice industry in our nation’s capital. Full story
  • Rice-in-Our-Home-Cookbook-contributor-presents copy of cookbook Cookbook Features Home Cooks and Their Favorite Rice Recipes

    Oct 30, 2017

    A new USA Rice cookbook, “Arroz en Nuestro Hogar” (Rice in our Home) was unveiled at a ceremony here earlier this month. Volume two of this popular magazine is comprised of rice recipes created by home cooks who have participated in USA Rice consumer cook-offs, and, thanks to the knowledge gained at these events, learned a wide range of rice dishes and are cooking more rice at home. Full story
  • COMM.w-Brian-King-at-USA-Rice-Office-171025 Round Table Discussion with USA Rice Chairman Brian King

    Oct 27, 2017

    USA Rice Chairman Brian King shared his thoughts on the state of the indsutry and more with staff. Full story
  • GA-Senate Hearing Attacks Cargo Preference and In-Kind Food Aid-171026 Senate Hearing Attacks Food Aid Status Quo

    Oct 27, 2017

    Senator Corker (R-TN) used a hearing on food aid to blast some aspects of the programs. Full story
  • 2017 LA-Chef-de-Riz-Contest-Winners, group shot holding awards Cooks Rule at Annual Rice Festival

    Oct 26, 2017

    The 81st Annual International Rice Festival was held this past weekend here in the “Rice Capital of America.” A celebration of all things rice, the festival is Louisiana’s oldest agricultural festival, and also one of the largest - since its beginning in 1937, more than seven million people have attended the annual event. Full story
  • 2017 #ThinkRice-Photo-Contest-Winner, 5 combines in harvested rice field with gorgeous sunset in background National Rice Month Campaign Makes an Impact

    Oct 25, 2017

    The many National Rice Month (NRM) activities that occurred this September to increase awareness and consumption of U.S.-grown rice focused on retail, foodservice, and consumer outreach. Full story
  • Golden retriever hunting-dog, head and arms hanging over edge of duck blind in rice field Nestlé Purina Joins Partnership to Ensure Future of Working Ricelands

    Oct 24, 2017

    Nestlé Purina PetCare Company, a global leader in pet care, is the newest corporate sponsor of the USA Rice/Ducks Unlimited (DU) Rice Stewardship Partnership. Through a $2 million commitment over four years, Nestlé Purina’s investment will help keep working ricelands healthy, preserve wetlands, and create habitat for waterfowl and other wildlife. Full story
  • Chef in professional kitchen presents new menu ideas for South-Korea-Foodservice-program Foodservice Menu Seminars Yield Results in South Korea

    Oct 23, 2017

    USA Rice Korea, partnering with A-Chef, a foodservice and culinary consulting firm, recently conducted one-on-one foodservice menu presentation seminars targeting Dongwon F&B and LF Foods, two large food manufacturers located here. Full story
  • Steve-Vargas, headshot holding USA Rice microphone Two Trends - One Old, One New - Shaping Rice Market in South Korea

    Oct 23, 2017

    Two major trends are emerging in the South Korean rice market. First, per capita consumption is declining rapidly at the same time the domestic rice crop is not being significantly reduced. Data shows that annual per capita consumption of rice that stood at 174 pounds in 2006, had dropped 21.4 percent to 136 pounds in 2016. The second major trend is the surging demand for instant or ready-to-eat rice products. Full story
  • Charley-Mathews, CA rice farmer stands in his field-171020 In the Field in California

    Oct 20, 2017

    Earlier this week, Sarah Moran, USA Rice vice president international, met with the California Rice Commission (CRC) and USA Rice members here to discuss international priorities in the upcoming year. Full story
  • Chef-Charles-Dottore-distributes rice dish samples on a tray to teachers seated at tables USA Rice at the Head of the Class in Missouri

    Oct 19, 2017

    This week, USA Rice participated in an important education conference here to showcase the Missouri rice industry to more than 100 family and consumer sciences teachers. Through two interactive sessions, attendees received a farm-to-table look at domestic rice production, cooking information, and learned about the nutritional benefits of rice for a healthy lifestyle from one of USA Rice’s professional chefs. Full story
  • Container ship sailing in front of Mt Fuji Japan Japan Officials Visit USA Rice Amid Strong U.S. Rice Sales

    Oct 18, 2017

    Representatives of Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) visited USA Rice yesterday. MAFF is the sole purchaser of rice under Japan’s import commitment to members of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Full story

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