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USA Rice, Ag Organizations Seek Uninterrupted H-2A Guestworkers for 2022

Dec 15, 2021

Agricultural guestworkers are essential to family farms preparing to plant and tend to next year’s rice crop, particularly given ongoing labor shortages. Full story

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USA Rice Promotions Make Inroads in Ghana Market

Dec 15, 2021

Rice is a major staple food in Ghana and the rice market here continues to grow, with rice per capita consumption increasing year on year. Full story

2021 Rice Award Winners: N. Van Vleck, Q. Shao, & K. McKenzie

Celebrating Excellence on The Rice Stuff Podcast

Dec 14, 2021

It’s a great honor to have the award winners on the show and to have them share their thoughts in the more relaxed atmosphere of the podcast. Full story

Agricultural Resource Management Survey (ARMS)

As Farm Bill Looms, NASS Reporting is Imperative for Industry Input

Dec 14, 2021

Growers, who are randomly selected, will be asked questions about fertilizer, pesticide, cropping practice, and technology management. All responses are kept confidential. Full story

Around the World Culinary Tour in Canada Starts with U.S. Rice

Dec 13, 2021

Through social media campaigns and the USA Rice Canada website, consumers are learning how to take an ingredient they know and trust – U.S. rice – and create international dishes. Full story

Outlook Conference Panel Discusses Steep Rise in Input Costs, Serious Challenges for 2022

Dec 10, 2021

We realize this is a terrible situation and USA Rice is working to advance viable solutions for rice farmers. Full story

Rice Industry Leaders Awarded for Superlative Stewardship Practices

Dec 10, 2021

Conservation and sustainability have subtle differences, but for USA Rice members, they share a common goal – to preserve productive ricelands for future generations. Full story

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Ocean Shipping Reform Act Sails Through House

Dec 09, 2021

The bill would prohibit shipping companies “from unreasonably declining export cargo bookings if the cargo can be loaded in a safe and timely manner.” Full story

2022/24 Leadership Development Program Class Announced

Dec 09, 2021

The Rice Leadership Development Program gives young men and women a comprehensive understanding of the U.S. rice industry, with an emphasis on personal development and communication training. Full story

Rice Recognizes Industry Leaders

Dec 08, 2021

Three awards -- Rice Farmer of the Year, the Rice Industry Award, and the Rice Lifetime Achievement Award -- co-sponsored by Horizon Ag and USA Rice, highlight some of the most positive achievements associated with the U.S. rice industry. Full story

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2021 USA Rice Outlook Conference Tackles Tough Issues

Dec 07, 2021

If you attended the 2021 USA Rice Outlook Conference, please complete surveys on the sessions using the conference mobile app sponsored by BASF. Your feedback is welcomed, encouraged, and helps us plan for next year. Full story

Welcome to NOLA!

Dec 06, 2021

One added bonus of being at the 2021 USA Rice Outlook Conference in person is getting your hands on the latest issue of the USA Rice Whole Grain in your conference registration packet. Full story

In Memory: Vernon Vierra

Dec 06, 2021

The founding general manager of Sun Valley Rice, Vern Vierra's charisma and sense of humor made a lasting impression on everyone he met. Full story

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FAS Japan Visits USA Rice Members in California

Dec 03, 2021

While FAS personnel stationed overseas often visit with American stakeholders, it is rare that they have opportunities to visit those stakeholders on U.S. turf once they’ve relocated Full story

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New How-To Foodservice Guide Spells Out Benefits of U.S. Rice

Dec 02, 2021

The online resource, Ready, Set, Rice! A Rice Cooking Playbook, offers savvy foodservice operations ten pages of information, facts, and recipes covering all things rice in an easy to understand and easy to access format. Full story

In Memory: John Russell Denison, Sr.

Dec 02, 2021

Known as a selfless leader, John was dedicated to serving others especially in the areas of education and agriculture. Full story

‘Rice to the Rescue’ for School Nutrition Programs

Dec 01, 2021

USA Rice developed a new program to provide support and resources to school foodservice that elevates the role of U.S. rice in their operations. Full story

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India Narrowly Dodges Retaliatory Duties on Brown Basmati Rice

Nov 30, 2021

U.S. retaliation for India's digital service taxes was to include an additional 25 percent duty on brown basmati imports tacked onto existing import tariffs. Full story

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U.S. Rice Shaping The Future of Food for the Hospitality Sector in China

Nov 30, 2021

USA Rice exhibited at the 2021 Global Food Trade Show in Shanghai with both an in-person booth and an online showroom featuring U.S. rice exporters. Full story

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Rice Industry Trip to WTO Ministerial a Casualty of New COVID Variant

Nov 29, 2021

Postponement of the WTO's MC12 was disappointing as much work had been done by the U.S. and like-minded countries to lay the groundwork for the body’s Committee on Agriculture meetings. Full story

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