• WTO Flag USA Rice Meets with WTO Delegations Ahead of Ministerial

    Sep 25, 2017

    The World Trade Organization (WTO) has been out of the news for a while. Bickering between developing and developed countries over who should cut tariffs and farm subsidies more, and divisions over compliance and enforcement of existing WTO trade rules have all but stopped negotiating progress among the 164 members. Full story
  • GA.w-Rep-Jim-McGovern-170922 U.S. Agriculture’s Role Vital to International Peace Process

    Sep 22, 2017

    Earlier this week, USA Rice staff attended the quarterly Agribusiness Club luncheon here featuring Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA) who serves on the House Agriculture Committee and the House Rules Committee, and has been a longtime supporter of agriculture, championing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the International Food for Peace (FFP) program. Full story
  • GA-Perdue Exiting Blackhawk-170922 Ag Leadership Tours Texas Rice Country Post Harvey

    Sep 22, 2017

    Yesterday morning two Blackhawk helicopters landed in the field outside Rice Belt Warehouse and deposited Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and House Ag Committee Chair Mike Conaway who were on an inspection tour surveying damage to crops and equipment as a result of Hurricane Harvey. Full story
  • LA-Rice-Cookoff, contestants holding rice cooker prizes 20th Annual Rice Cook Off Celebrates National Rice Month

    Sep 21, 2017

    Yesterday, the Calcasieu, Cameron & Beauregard Rice Growers Association and the Port of Lake Charles held their 20th Annual Louisiana Rice Cook Off contest to celebrate National Rice Month. The contest is held annually to promote the value the local rice industry plays in Southwest Louisiana, and to highlight the variety of healthy dishes that can be made with rice. Full story
  • DP.w-USA-Rice-Throws-Taste-Party-at-Local-HS-170921 USA Rice Throws Taste Party at Local High School

    Sep 21, 2017

    Today, USA Rice staff visited Rock Ridge High School in Loudoun County, Virginia, to host a “taste party” and celebrate National Rice Month (NRM). During the lunch event, USA Rice taught more than 300 students about the U.S. rice industry and screened a short “Rice 101” film. Full story
  • Image of USA Rice NRM Retail Dietitian Newsletter USA Rice Retail Partnerships Result in Strong Consumer Outreach

    Sep 20, 2017

    In support of National Rice Month (NRM), USA Rice is working with retail dietitians to remind shoppers to Think Rice before, during, and after their shopping experience. By providing quality U.S. rice focused content to retail dietitians that can be incorporated into supermarket activities and communications, the partnerships have already yielded more than 10.3 million consumer impressions just halfway through the month. Full story
  • JD Alibaba Logos USA Rice Explores E-Commerce Potential in Chinese Market

    Sep 19, 2017

    While the U.S. rice industry anxiously awaits entry into the Chinese market, USA Rice is reaching out to various importers and sellers of rice in the e-commerce business there. E-commerce is a huge platform in China; last year, there were USD$744 billion in ecommerce sales, a 40 percent increase from the prior year. Alibaba controls about 60 percent of that market – the next largest company is JD.com with a 25 percent share. Full story
  • MS-Delta-Rice-Luncheon, people eating & looking at USA Rice booth Delta Rice Luncheon Celebrates National Rice Month

    Sep 18, 2017

    USA Rice staff attended Delta Rice Promotion’s Twenty-Seventh Annual National Rice Month Luncheon here last Friday with hundreds of people gathered to celebrate the U.S. rice industry and fellowship over a delicious meal. Full story
  • Old fashioned school desk with rice & an apple, Leadership Program written on chalkboard Apply Now for Rice Leadership Program

    Sep 15, 2017

    Rice producers and other industry-related professionals who are interested and meet the eligibility requirements are encouraged to complete the application process for the 2018 Rice Leadership Development program by October 7. The next class will be announced in December at the USA Rice Outlook Conference in San Antonio, Texas. Full story
  • Three skeptical millenial hipsters Two Weeks to Go for Sustainability Award Nominations

    Sep 15, 2017

    Only two weeks remain to nominate yourself or someone you know for the first ever USA Rice Sustainability Award. Full story
  • GA-Hurricane Harvey Effects-170914 FDA Provides Clarification on Rice in Areas Affected by Hurricane Harvey

    Sep 14, 2017

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a statement this afternoon to provide much needed guidance to rice farmers whose crops are in areas affected by Hurricane Harvey and Irma. Under the original statement issued by FDA last week, it was unclear whether any crops in those areas would be accepted for use in human or animal food. Full story
  • CA rice farmer Charley Mathews International Rice Leadership Class Announced; Heading South

    Sep 13, 2017

    The Rice Leadership Development Program has named the 2017 International Rice Leadership class that is headed to South America in November. Full story
  • National Rice Month Proclamation signing with Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson Commemorating National Rice Month, Arkansas Rice Industry Donates More Than One Million Servings of Rice to Local Food Bank

    Sep 12, 2017

    The Arkansas rice industry has donated 152,600 pounds of rice to the Arkansas Foodbank in honor of National Rice Month. Full story
  • Image of three flags - U.S., EU & UK - in front of supermarket rice aisle Federation of European Rice Millers Meeting Presents Global Challenges, Recognizes U.S. Sustainability Efforts

    Sep 11, 2017

    More than 140 rice industry executives from 15 countries gathered here last week for the 2017 European Rice Convention to discuss sustainability, consumer trends, and agricultural policy, specifically against the backdrop of Brexit, the withdrawal of the United Kingdom (UK) from the European Union (EU). Full story
  • GA.w-USDA-Reorg,-USA-Rice-&-Perdue-Mtg-170908 USDA Realignment to Improve Customer Service and Efficiency

    Sep 08, 2017

    U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced the realignment of many key offices within the department yesterday. These changes build on the reorganization that was announced in May and are designed to improve customer service and maximize efficiency. Full story
  • Man pointing to a sign that reads "Opportunity-Knocks" The Rice Foundation Innovation Stage Headlines Opportunities at USA Rice Outlook Conference

    Sep 07, 2017

    The annual USA Rice Outlook Conference is the largest rice-specific gathering in North America, and this year’s event – set for the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas from December 10-12 – is bursting at the seams with opportunities to reach active rice industry leaders. Full story
  • GA.w-Global-Food-Aid-Gets-Boost-from-New-GAO-Report-170906 New GAO Report Analyzes Global Food Aid Programs

    Sep 06, 2017

    In response to a request from House Agriculture Committee Chairman Michael Conway, the Government Accounting Office (GAO) recently released a report analyzing the impact of U.S. global food aid programs. The report comes at a critical time for U.S. food assistance programs whose funding levels have been the subject of frequent debates as part of the annual budget process. Full story
  • 2017 USA-Rice-Outlook-Conference-Speakers Collage USA Rice Outlook Conference Bigger and Better

    Sep 05, 2017

    The largest North American gathering for the rice industry is taking place from December 10-12, 2017 and is expected to attract 1,000 rice farmers, millers, merchants, researchers, exporters, and more to beautiful, fun San Antonio, Texas. Full story
  • #ThinkRice-Photo-Contest-Winner - closeup of a black lab in a rice field #ThinkRice with USA Rice Photo Contest

    Sep 01, 2017

    It’s September National Rice Month and USA Rice is kicking the celebration off with a new photo contest, calling for members to post images from their rice farm operations on social media channels along with the hashtag #ThinkRice. Full story
  • USA Rice CEO Betsy Ward talks with CA rice farmer Josh-Sheppard-at 2017 CA-Field-Day USA Rice’s Ward Attends Annual California Field Day Activities and Visits Mills

    Sep 01, 2017

    The Annual California Rice Field Day was held here this week under sunny, hot skies. But all thoughts were on rice brethren in Texas and Louisiana, and the Rice Field Day program was led by California Cooperative Rice Research Foundation Chair Bert Manuel who began the event with a moment of silence for those affected by Hurricane Harvey. Full story

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