• 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
  • NASS logo Annual Crop Projection Report Released

    Jan 12, 2016

    Production in 2015 is estimated at 192 million cwt, up less than 1 percent from the previous forecast but down 13 percent from the revised 2014 total. Planted area for 2014 is estimated at 2.61million acres, down 12 percent from 2014. Area harvested, at 2.58 million acres, is also down 12 percent from the previous crop year. Full story
  • Louisiana Rice Farmers Announce Plans for State Meetings

    Jan 12, 2016

    The Louisiana Rice Council (LARC) and the Louisiana Rice Growers Association (LARGA), Louisiana’s two largest grower organizations, have scheduled their annual joint membership meeting for Tuesday, February 2. The meeting will be held at the Grande Marais Center here, and will open with a trade show and reception at 4 p.m. followed by the program at 5:45 p.m. Dinner will be served. Full story
  • USDA Logo WASDE Report Released

    Jan 12, 2016

    The U.S. 2015/16 all rice crop is projected at 192.3 million cwt, up 1.6 million from last month. Long-grain production is up 700,000 cwt to 133 million, and medium- and short-grain is raised 900,000 cwt to 59.3 million. The all rice production increase stems from both higher harvested area and yield. The all rice yield increased 47 pounds per acre to 7,470, and harvested area increased 5,000 acres to 2.58 million. Full story
  • USA Rice Teaches Mexican Consumers About U.S. Rice’s Versatility

    Jan 11, 2016

    USA Rice chefs and representatives took advantage of Sunday being a major family shopping day in Mexico to set up a cooking demonstration event at a Sam’s Club here yesterday. About 75 shoppers crowded around as two USA Rice chefs and two assistant chefs pulled from the audience cooked three very different dishes featuring U.S.-grown rice. Full story
  • ga-2016-food-aid-funding-increase-160108 2016 Food Aid Funding Increase Part of Bipartisan Omnibus Bill

    Jan 08, 2016

    Before Congress concluded business for the year in December, they passed the Fiscal Year 2016 Omnibus which provided the first significant increase in PL-480 (Food for Peace) funding in many years. Full story
  • LA Acadia-Parish-rice-growers-gather-at-LSU, seated at tables looking at presentation on screen Acadia Parish Rice Growers Gather at LSU

    Jan 07, 2016

    More than 100 growers gathered here today to hear a review of the 2015 growing year and projections and recommendations for 2016 from a series of LSU speakers. Full story
  • Rice is Still Nice According to Updated DGA

    Jan 07, 2016

    This morning the latest version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) was released and rice remains high on the list of recommended foods for its fiber and iron content, and the fact that rice is the perfect base for all of the fruits, vegetables, and other foods linked to a healthy diet. Full story
  • ga-av-1011-receives-epa-registration-crow-160106 AV-1011, Anthraquinone-Based Bird Repellent, Receives EPA Registration for Rice

    Jan 06, 2016

    This week, in a positive development for the U.S. rice industry, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that some underlying issues with the bird repellent Anthraquinone have been resolved, clearing the way for the agency to issue a two-year Section 3 registration for use on rice. Full story
  • Colombia to Import 200,000 New Metric Tons of Rice…But From Where?

    Jan 05, 2016

    Nearly one-third of Colombia’s provinces are in a state of emergency due to extreme drought caused by El Niño, prompting the Colombian government to allow additional rice imports to maintain adequate inventory. Full story
  • ga-114th-congress-160105 Members of the 114th Congress Return to Washington Today

    Jan 05, 2016

    Later today, Members of the U.S. House of Representatives will be returning to the Capitol to officially kick off the Second Session of the 114th Congress. The Senate is scheduled to return to Washington next Monday. Full story

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