• USA Rice on the Road in Louisiana

    Feb 04, 2016

    As growers hustle to complete their off-season meetings this month before the start of the 2016 planting season, USA Rice staff participated in meetings here of the Louisiana Rice Council, the Louisiana Rice Growers Association, and the Central Louisiana Rice Growers Association. Full story
  • Missouri Hosts First Rice Conservation Field Day

    Feb 04, 2016

    Yesterday morning, more than 50 rice farmers and conservation professionals gathered at the Delta Fisher Research Center in Portageville, Missouri, for the first ever Southeast Missouri Rice Conservation Field Day. Full story
  • ip-sokorea-minister-of-ag-lee-dongphil-160203 Korea Ships First Rice to China

    Feb 03, 2016

    News in South Korea today is that 30 tons of rice was loaded in containers at Gunsan port on January 29 headed to China, where the rice will be sold in Lotte Mart stores in Shanghai. Another 70 tons will follow in February with a total of 2,000 MT expected to be exported to China this year. Full story
  • Picture of crowd at NELA Rice Forum Northeast Louisianans Gearing Up for 2016 Rice Crop

    Feb 03, 2016

    Yesterday morning the Rayville Civic Center was standing-room only as more than 50 rice growers crowded the hall for the Northeast Louisiana Rice Forum. Full story
  • Three happy guys at the Slovak-oyster-supper Slovak Oyster Supper – Eat Good and Feel Good Doing It

    Feb 02, 2016

    In this small agricultural community north of Stuttgart, the annual Slovak Oyster Supper, a 50+ year tradition for many around the state, doesn’t disappoint but you’ve got to come prepared. Full story
  • ga-killer-bees-on-tumblr-160201 EPA Update: What’s Best for Pests

    Feb 01, 2016

    Last month, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released their 2014 review of pesticide residue levels on produce, grain, salmon, and infant formula, and found that 99 percent of the samples had residue levels below the EPA limit. A total of 314 rice samples were taken and none contained residues over the legally established tolerance limit. View the full report here. Full story
  • dp-rice-cakes-160129 Magazine Highlights USA Rice as Resource for Foodservice Professionals

    Jan 29, 2016

    USA Rice was highlighted as a resource to help restaurants bring out the best of menu items in a feature article entitled “Promoting the Positive” in Flavor & The Menu. The article described USA Rice and other commodity boards as important and credible resources and gave examples of information they provide to foodservice operators. Full story
  • cuban-cars-for-2016-ppt Financing for Cuba Trade OK’d, Ag Left Out

    Jan 28, 2016

    This week, the Obama administration announced a new Treasury rule that authorizes additional U.S. exports to Cuba and permits the private financing of these exports in an effort to strengthen trade relations not controlled by the Cuban government. In a joint announcement with the Secretary of the Treasury, Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker said the changes are designed to “strengthen civil society” in Cuba. Full story
  • Rice Industry Meetings Scheduled Next Week for Louisiana and Arkansas

    Jan 27, 2016

    Rice industry stakeholders will receive the latest information on opportunities and challenges in major markets at several meetings scheduled next week throughout Louisiana and Arkansas. Full story
  • Rice Leadership Grad Named Rice Farmer of the Year

    Jan 26, 2016

    Mark Isbell of North Little Rock, Arkansas, was named 2016 Rice Farmer of the Year at the Cotton & Rice Conference here. Isbell is part of a multi-generation rice farm in central Arkansas focused on zero-grade farming and rice behind rice rotation. He earned both a BA and an MA from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, where he teaches part time. Full story
  • Don Alexander In Memory: Don Alexander

    Jan 25, 2016

    USA Rice extends condolences to the family and friends of Don Alexander, of north-central Arkansas, who passed away on January 21. Full story
  • 2016 Crop Insurance Decision Aid Tool Now Available for Rice Farmers

    Jan 25, 2016

    COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS – Last week, Texas A&M Agricultural & Food Policy Center (AFPC) announced the launch of the 2016 Crop Insurance Decision Aid Tool. Full story
  • Rice farmers speaking after meeting Western Rice Belt Conference: "New Water and Funding Could Lead to Increases in Texas Production"

    Jan 22, 2016

    Earlier this week members of the Texas rice industry held their annual Western Rice Belt Conference at the El Campo Civic Center. An estimated 470 people attended. Full story
  • U.S.-China Reach Agreement on Phytosanitary Protocol for Rice Exports

    Jan 22, 2016

    U.S. officials confirmed yesterday to USA Rice that the United States and China have agreed on a phytosanitary protocol that will permit the import of U.S. milled rice. “The challenge now is to move from agreement to shipments,” said USA Rice CEO Betsy Ward. Full story
  • USA Rice Presents Menu Ideas to Prospective Promotion Partner

    Jan 21, 2016

    USA Rice conducted a one-on-one menu presentation for the Monogatari Corporation here last weekend. Full story
  • Image of Redner Partnership with Redner’s Helps Boost Awareness, Sales of U.S. Rice

    Jan 20, 2016

    This past November and December, USA Rice participated in the Redner’s HealthCents program to encourage shoppers to ‘think rice’ during the holiday season. Redner’s dietitians promoted U.S.-grown rice in the company’s HealthCents magazine and weekly circular as well as in stores through displays and recipe demonstrations (see USA Rice Daily, November 23, 2015). The combined promotional activities at the Mid-Atlantic supermarket chain reached an estimated 1.2 million shoppers and contributed to a 47.6 percent lift in U.S. rice sales. Full story
  • USA Rice booth at LA Ag Expo with crowds of people talking, examining products Rice Featured at North Louisiana Ag Expo

    Jan 19, 2016

    An estimated 11,000 people attended the 34th annual North Louisiana Ag Expo on January 15-16. Visitors to the Louisiana Rice Council (LARC) booth received sample bags of Louisiana-grown rice, provided by the Louisiana Rice Growers Association, for correctly answering questions about rice. Attendees also enjoyed a cup of red beans and rice, courtesy of the Northeast Louisiana Rice Growers Association. Full story
  • ga-2016-legislative-priorities-160114 USA Rice Outlines 2016 Legislative Priorities

    Jan 15, 2016

    After nearly a month-long recess, the U.S. Senate returned to the Capitol on Monday following their counterparts in the House of Representatives who kicked off their legislative year the previous week. As Congress begins work on their legislative agenda, USA Rice is finalizing priorities and planning for the year ahead. Full story
  • dp-chef-trends-bowls-expanding-in-2016-160107 U.S. Rice Fits Top Food Trends for 2016

    Jan 15, 2016

    Every year the National Restaurant Association surveys professional chefs to determine what the hot trends will be on restaurant menus across the country, and right now nothing is hotter than local food grown under environmentally friendly, sustainable conditions. Full story
  • USA Rice Visits U.S. Officials and Key Mexican Customers; Conducts International Planning Meetings

    Jan 13, 2016

    All week, USA Rice staff and members have conducted meetings and market visits here in the United States’ number one rice market to learn more about that market and to share programs and generate new promotion ideas. Full story

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