• WOTUS Down the Drain in New Trump Executive Order

    Mar 01, 2017

    On Tuesday, President Trump signed an executive order directing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to review the Obama administration's "Waters of the United States" rule (WOTUS), "paving the way for elimination" of the rule. Full story
  • Rice Industry to Congress: “Reject Conservation Programs at All Our Peril”

    Feb 28, 2017

    This morning, the House Committee on Agriculture’s Conservation and Forestry Subcommittee held a hearing to solicit feedback from rural America on conservation policy ahead of constructing the 2018 Farm Bill. USA Rice was invited to provide a witness to testify and Timothy Gertson, Texas rice farmer, graduate of the Rice Leadership Program, and member of the USA Rice Federation and USA Rice Farmers Board of Directors was tapped to represent the industry. Full story
  • In Memory photo of NRCS employee Mark-Rose In Memory: Mark Rose

    Feb 27, 2017

    Last week, long-time USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) employee and friend to USA Rice, Mark Rose, passed away unexpectedly. Rose spent 31 years as a public servant, working first for his alma mater, The Ohio State University in research and agricultural leadership development before heading to NRCS. Full story
  • Congressional Staff Awards Recognize Extra Efforts on Behalf of U.S. Rice

    Feb 27, 2017

    At the Government Affairs Conference earlier this month, USA Rice continued its tradition of recognizing Congressional staff that go above and beyond their duties to support the U.S. rice industry. The 2017 recipients of the USA Rice Outstanding Congressional Staff Award are Ted Verrill and Carlisle Clarke. Full story
  • USDA Outlook Forum Projects Lower Rice Plantings, Higher PLC Payments in 2017

    Feb 24, 2017

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) kicked off their two-day annual Agricultural Outlook Forum here yesterday with highlights from industry experts and keynotes from House Ag Committee Chairman Mike Conaway (R-TX) and Iowa’s Governor, Terry Branstad. Full story
  • Keith-Glover being interviewed, holding USA Rice microphone WMP Subcommittee Closes Out Government Affairs Conference

    Feb 24, 2017

    USA Rice’s World Market Price Subcommittee met on February 16, marking the unofficial last meeting of the 2017 Government Affairs Conference. “We meet in Washington, DC three times a year, and our February session benefits from several previous days of meetings with congressional and administration officials,” said Subcommittee Chairman Keith Glover of Producers’ Rice Mill in Stuttgart, Arkansas. Full story
  • USA Rice and Redner’s Markets: HealthCents

    Feb 23, 2017

    USA Rice is participating in the HealthCents program at Redner’s Markets, a supermarket chain with 64 stores throughout Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland, to promote U.S.-grown rice during March’s National Nutrition Month. Full story
  • Korea Policy to Decrease Rice Plantings and Dispose of Excess Stocks

    Feb 22, 2017

    Due to higher than normal yield for the past few years and the resulting oversupply and price pressure, the Korean government is attempting to reach a balance between rice supply and demand by 2018. The plan entails seeking a gradual reduction in harvested area and promoting expanded rice consumption. Full story
  • Foodservice Audience Gets the Read on Rice

    Feb 21, 2017

    This past fall, USA Rice participated in the International Foodservice Editorial Council (IFEC) conference that brings together foodservice publications, publicists, and manufacturers to discuss and share ideas for the upcoming calendar year. Full story
  • USA Rice Meetings with the Trump Administration

    Feb 17, 2017

    While much of the action at this week’s USA Rice Government Affairs Conference took place on Capitol Hill, attendees also participated in a dozen meetings with Trump Administration officials around the city to share priorities and hear updates. Full story
  • USA Rice Stormed the Hill

    Feb 16, 2017

    More than 140 rice farmers, merchants, and millers participated in USA Rice’s annual Government Affairs Conference here this week to share policy positions and priorities with Members of Congress, their staffs, and Trump Administration officials. Full story
  • What’s Good for Rice is Good for Ducks and It’s All Good to Eat

    Feb 16, 2017

    The annual Ducks Unlimited-USA Rice Congressional Luncheon took place here yesterday, with more than 200 USA Rice Government Affairs Conference attendees and Congressional staff and Members mixing and talking rice and politics. Full story
  • USA Rice Members to State Department: “Keep Pressure on Middle East”

    Feb 15, 2017

    Yesterday, USA Rice members met key Iraq policymakers at the State Department to get an update on the Iraqi rice tendering process under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the U.S. and Iraq. Members reminded officials of the priority the industry places on Iraq as a future market. Full story
  • 2017 USA Rice Government Affairs Conference Opens with a Bang

    Feb 14, 2017

    The USA Rice Government Affairs Conference opened here with a General Session this morning with encouraging remarks from House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Conaway (R-TX) and Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts (R-KS). Full story
  • New Ad Series Encourages Foodservice Audience to 'Rediscover Rice'

    Feb 13, 2017

    This January, USA Rice launched its new foodservice marketing campaign to reach chefs and foodservice professionals as they read up on trends and search for new menu ideas. Both print and digital ads will appear regularly throughout the year in two leading foodservice publications, Restaurant Business and Flavor & the Menu. Full story
  • Rice Gets Full Coverage at Southwest Ag Issues Summit

    Feb 10, 2017

    Earlier this week, USA Rice participated at the Southwest Ag Issues Summit, hosted by the Southwest Council of Agribusiness and the Texas Ag Forum, where farm policy leaders from across the country with an interest in Texas agriculture came together to discuss the 2014 Farm Bill, the upcoming 2018 Farm Bill, and the ever-changing landscape of Texas and national politics. Full story
  • "Dear-Mr.-President" typed on an old fashioned typewriter USA Rice, CEO Ag Council Ask Trump to Value Ag Appropriately

    Feb 09, 2017

    USA Rice joined 15 other agriculture industry organizations to send a strong letter to President Trump to remind him and his team of both the challenges the sector faces and the value it offers. Full story
  • Michael-Rue, headshot USA Rice and Ag Groups: Don’t Forget About Asia

    Feb 09, 2017

    USA Rice joined scores of farm organizations and agricultural companies earlier this week in a letter to President Trump encouraging the administration to seek deeper economic ties with countries of the Asia Pacific region. The letter follows the withdrawal in January, at the President’s direction, of the United States from the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement. Full story
  • USDA Logo WASDE Report Released

    Feb 09, 2017

    U.S. 2016/17 rice exports are lowered 2 million cwt to 110 million. Long-grain milled exports account for the entire reduction and reflect the sales and shipment pace to date. U.S. ending stocks are raised by an equal amount and are the highest since 1985/86. The 2016/17 all rice season-average farm price range is raised $0.10 per cwt at the midpoint to $10.50. The long-grain, and the Other States medium- and short-grain season-average prices are both increased. Full story
  • IP.w-Conveyor-Belt-Sushi-170208 Japan Foodservice Industry Sold on Calrose

    Feb 08, 2017

    Over the past half year, the Japanese foodservice industry has rediscovered U.S. Calrose rice and initiated steps to evaluate its use in traditional Japanese cuisine. Last fall a sample of Calrose as vinegar-seasoned rice for sushi was tested and found to be readily acceptable for use in sushi sold in supermarkets, convenience stores and in rotating sushi bars, called Kaitenzushi. Full story

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