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Gumbo Promotion Resonates with Japanese Consumers

May 20, 2021

The three month gumbo promotion in Japan has come to and end and delivered more engagement than anticipated. Full story

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Colombian Farmers Get Rice Advice from Dr. Steve Linscombe

May 19, 2021

Linscombe drew on more than 35 years of experience as a rice researcher at the LSU AgCenter Rice Research Station to answer questions about climate change, water usage optimization, and sustainability, among others. Full story

Biden Administration Commits to Resolving EU Retaliatory Tariffs, Including for Rice

May 18, 2021

Section 232 tariffs added another layer of difficulty for the U.S. rice industry to maintain open trade with longtime customers in Europe. Full story

MyPlate Video Shows How To Spice Your Rice for Fun Flavor Experience

May 17, 2021

USA Rice has a new video for home cooks that presents MyPlate nutrition recommendations through the lens of healthy and flavorful food such as culturally-inspired brown rice bowls. Full story

Longtime Republican Trade Staffer Named WTO Deputy, Shining Hope for Reforms

May 14, 2021

Angela Ellard will be a powerful ally as USA Rice works with other commodity groups alongside the U.S. government to seek agricultural reforms at the WTO over the coming years. Full story

USA Rice Opposes Tax Code Changes

May 13, 2021

A letter to Congress expressed concerns over legislative proposals to change fundamental tax code provisions as a means of implementing President Biden’s American Families Plan. Full story

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USDA Highlights Climate-Friendly Rice Production Practices Covered by Crop Insurance

May 12, 2021

Rice farmers appreciate USDA’s Risk Management Agency providing crop insurance coverage to the AWD and furrow irrigation production practices that allow farmers to better manage risk associated with these climate-friendly, beneficial efforts. Full story

WASDE Report Released

May 12, 2021

The initial 2021/22 outlook for U.S. rice is for reduced supplies, exports, domestic use, and ending stocks. Full story

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The Unintended Consequences of Chemical MRLs on The Rice Stuff Podcast

May 11, 2021

Co-hosts Michael Klein and Lesley Dixon and a slate of expert guests unpack the intended and unintended consequences of the coming propiconazole ban in the EU. Full story

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Rice Croutons Go Straight to the Top

May 10, 2021

USA Rice Canada cooked up eight crouton recipe variations, all of which will be promoted as part of the 2021 hero rice recipe campaign that launches next month. Full story

USA Rice Welcomes New USAID Administrator

May 07, 2021

USA Rice has a long-standing partnership with USAID providing critical food supplies for both long-term development programs and, more recently, for emergency response with fortified rice. Full story

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Congressman Clay Higgins Talks Shop in Louisiana’s 3rd District

May 06, 2021

Conversations with Rep. Clay Higgins covered many topics, including Iraq tenders, climate change legislation, and guest worker programs for agriculture. Full story

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Better Together for USA Rice Promotions in Canada

May 05, 2021

Canadians eat with their eyes so showcasing rice in deliciously creative ways on visual social media platforms is an effective way to encourage consumption. Full story

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USA Rice Offers Comments on Climate Solutions

May 04, 2021

The industry has made strides over the past several decades when it comes to sustainability. These comments were a great way to showcase all that the rice industry does for the environment and how we can help moving forward. Full story

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USA Rice Debuts New Instructional Cooking Videos

May 03, 2021

USA Rice has added two new chef-led instructional videos for cooking rice commercially or at-home using three different rice cooking methods. Full story

USA Rice Supports Retaliatory Duties on Indian Rice Imports

Apr 30, 2021

USTR is contemplating a 25 percent retaliatory duty on brown basmati rice from India, but USA Rice supports applying the cuty to all rice and rice products imported from India. Full story

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USA Rice Domestic Usage Report Confirms Significant COVID-19 Retail Bump

Apr 29, 2021

According to the 2019-20 report, U.S. rice mills shipped 113.3 million cwt of rice to domestic and foreign markets, an increase of 4.5 percent over the 2018-19 market year. Full story

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Spring Whole Grain Speaks Truth to Power

Apr 28, 2021

The cover photo of this issue, taken by Missouri rice farmer Zach Worrell, is powerful and really “speaks” to the whole objective of sustainability. Full story

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USA Rice Welcomes Three New Members

Apr 28, 2021

These new members run the gamut from small, family-run shops to larger corporate operations, and USA Rice benefits greatly from their different perspectives. Full story

Battling Stigma Around Mental Health on The Rice Stuff Podcast

Apr 27, 2021

Podcast co-hosts Michael Klein and Lesley Dixon moderate a discussion on mental health and rural communities for this episode of The Rice Stuff. The bottom line is that help is available from a list of mental health resources. Full story

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