• 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
  • Road sign that says "Last U Turn to USA" Mexico Trade Stoppage Averted

    Jan 04, 2016

    MEXICALI, MEXICO -- On December 14, 2015, USA Rice was notified that U.S. rice exporters were having their bagged rice shipments blocked by Mexican authorities here at this important west coast crossing point with Calexico, California. The Government of Mexico (GOM) had, overnight, changed inspection regulations on how railroads and GOM phytosanitary inspection officials cleared bagged commodities, resulting in a stoppage of bagged rice exports. Full story
  • Introducing the New and Improved USA Rice Daily

    Jan 04, 2016

    ARLINGTON, VA – The USA Rice Daily staff would like to wish all of our returning and new readers a happy new year, and to introduce you to our new and improved Daily. We’ve made a lot of changes in how the Daily is assembled and delivered to you that we think will improve your experience. Full story
  • Little Rock Chef Proudly Supports U.S.-Grown Rice

    Dec 23, 2015

    LITTLE ROCK, AR -- U.S.-grown rice has a keen supporter in Little Rock chef Brian Deloney, an enthusiastic participant in the USA Rice Federation's restaurant promotion at the 2014 USA Rice Outlook Conference held here earlier this month. Deloney is the owner of Maddie's Place, a Little Rock restaurant that features inventive variations of Southern-style comfort food with a distinctive Creole influence. Full story
  • Agriculture Committee Assignments for 114th Congress Announced

    Dec 18, 2015

    WASHINGTON, DC -- This week, Senate and House Majority leadership announced assignments to the House and Senate Committees on Agriculture. Full story
  • Omnibus Spending Bill Approved: Congress Cool with COOL Repeal

    Dec 18, 2015

    Earlier today, the Senate approved a package of legislation composed of the FY 2016 Omnibus spending bill and tax extenders bill following independent passage by each bill in the House. Full story
  • Tax Extenders Package Provides Permanent Credits for Agriculture

    Dec 18, 2015

    Yesterday, the House of Representatives easily passed legislation that would extend or make permanent a series of federal tax credits. The Senate passed a bill combining the tax extender legislation with the FY 2016 Omnibus spending legislation this morning. Full story
  • USA Rice Christmas Billboards Connect with Consumers in Ghana

    Dec 18, 2015

    Rice always plays an important part in the daily diet here, but mid-November through mid-January is the peak sales season for rice thanks to family reunions, social events and parties, and feasts centered around the Christmas holiday and featuring rice dishes. Full story
  • USDA Further Restricts Farm Program Eligibility

    Dec 16, 2015

    Yesterday, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) finalized and published regulations that seek to define "active personal management" that will further limit its farm program payments to managers that are "actively engaged in farming." Full story
  • 2016/18 Leadership Development Program Class Announced

    Dec 15, 2015

    Members of the 2016/18 Rice Leadership Development Program class were announced last Friday during the annual Rice Awards Luncheon at the 2015 USA Rice Outlook Conference. Full story
  • Conservation award winner Kevin Norton USA Rice Announces Conservation Achievement Award

    Dec 14, 2015

    USA Rice presented the sixth annual USA Rice Distinguished Conservation Achievement Award to Kevin Norton, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) state conservationist for Louisiana. Leo LaGrande, chairman of the USA Rice Farmers’ Conservation Committee, presented the award to Norton during the annual Rice Awards luncheon held here last Friday, during the 2015 USA Rice Outlook Conference. Full story
  • Grand prize winner Haven McElhanon Rice Scholarship Winner Promotes Health, Budget Benefits of Rice

    Dec 14, 2015

    At last Friday’s USA Rice Outlook Conference Awards Luncheon, Haven McElhanon of Forrest City, Arkansas, took home the 2015 USA Rice Federation National Rice Month Scholarship, sponsored by Dow AgroSciences. As the grand prize winner, she received a $4,000 scholarship and a trip here to attend the conference. Full story
  • Farmer of the Year Honoree Jerry Hoskyn 2015 Rice Award Winners Recognized at Annual Awards Luncheon

    Dec 11, 2015

    Winners of the 2015 Rice Awards were announced today at a luncheon in their honor. Awards are presented in the categories of farmer, industry and lifetime achievement. This year’s winners are Jerry Hoskyn, farmer of the year, Keith Fontenot, rice industry award winner and Jimmy Hoppe, rice lifetime achievement award winner. Full story
  • Trade Minister Arrietas, Bill Reed, and Chuck Wilson USA Rice Outlook Conference – Day Two

    Dec 11, 2015

    Today’s general session program opened with a conversation between Louisiana rice farmer John Owen and his neighbor, Representative Ralph Abraham. Because the Congressman was detained by business in Washington, DC, the conversation took place via phone and film. Abraham represents Louisiana’s 5th district, the largest row crop district in the nation, and is a fierce supporter of the agriculture community. He spoke about the opportunity he has as a member of the House Ag Committee to push for legislation and programs that really work for farmers, and being a farmer himself, Abraham knows what it takes to grow a crop. Full story
  • Record-Setting USA Rice Outlook Conference Kicks Off

    Dec 10, 2015

    The 2015 USA Rice Outlook Conference has attracted record crowds and got underway here last night with an opening reception in the exhibit hall and a very fundraising dinner for the USA Rice Political Action Committee. Full story
  • New Orleans Restaurants Proudly Serve U.S.-Grown Rice

    Dec 10, 2015

    Each year, USA Rice teams up with restaurants in the hosting city of the USA Rice Outlook Conference to promote local eating establishments that serve U.S.-grown rice. This year, members can again look forward to an expansive selection of highly-rated restaurants that will satisfy every palate and price point. Full story

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