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USA Rice’s Bachmann Named to USTR, USDA Trade Advisory Committee

Jul 20, 2020

Peter Bachmann, USA Rice vice president, international trade policy, has been named to the Agricultural Trade Advisory Committee for Trade in Grains, Feed, Oilseeds, and Planting Seeds. Full story

U.S. Rice is Food for Progress in West Africa

Jul 17, 2020

This week, the USDA made the first of two large purchases of rice for an upcoming Food for Progress project in West Africa, a major step forward in a project that has been in the works for several months. Full story

Annual U.S.-Japan Rice Technical Meeting Goes On, Virtually

Jul 16, 2020

The 23rd annual U.S.-Japan rice technical meeting was held in cyberspace for the first time ever due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. Full story

In Memory: Dennis Leonards

Jul 16, 2020

Dennis Leonards was a pioneer in conservation tillage of rice, now a widely used and accepted practice. Full story

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RD Blogger Program Cooks Up Results

Jul 15, 2020

USA Rice taps influential RDs with strong social media followings to create new recipes and raise awareness for the versatility and nutritional benefits of U.S. rice. Full story

Listen Up to the New USA Rice Podcast

Jul 14, 2020

USA Rice’s media empire expanded today with the official launch of The Rice Stuff, USA Rice's new podcast broadcast on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. Full story

USA Rice Leadership Program Adopts New Schedule to Accommodate COVID-19 Restrictions

Jul 13, 2020

Due to COVID, the Rice Leadership Program has been put on hold for one year. No new participants will be selected in December and those selected in 2019 will begin their program in March 2021. Full story

In Memory: Kenneth Collins

Jul 10, 2020

USA Rice extends condolences to the family and friends of Kenneth Collins, of Gridley, California, who passed away July 2, at the age of 65. Full story

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Changing of the Guard as USA Rice Elects New Leadership

Jul 10, 2020

New chairs for USA Rice, The Rice Foundation, the USA Rice Millers’ Association (RMA), and the USA Rice Merchants’ Association were elected by their respective Boards of Directors during annual meetings this week. Full story

WASDE Report Released

Jul 10, 2020

The outlook for both 2019/20 and 2020/21 U.S. rice is for increased supplies, higher domestic use, and lower exports while ending stocks are reduced for 2019/20 and increased for 2020/21. Full story

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Costco Japan Launches Second U.S. Rice Product

Jul 09, 2020

Last week, Costco Japan began marketing a precooked rice product using U.S. medium grain rice as a private branded item. Full story

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Annual Louisiana Board Meetings Go the Social Distance

Jul 08, 2020

While the annual Field Day event went virtual, the Louisiana Rice Promotion Board and Louisiana Rice Research Board conducted their mid-year meetings in person observing social distancing recommended by COVID-19 guidelines. Full story

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Rice Exchange from Brazil to the Bayou

Jul 07, 2020

Young Brazilian rice farmer Cícero Marcon Manenti is spending the summer learning about U.S. rice farming at the Allen McLain operation in Abbeville, Louisiana. Full story

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U.S.-Kenya Trade Talks to Kick-Off, Adding to New Rice Export Opportunities

Jul 06, 2020

U.S. negotiations with Kenya are scheduled to take place concurrently with U.S. trade talks with the United Kingdom, both strong potential markets for U.S.-grown rice exports. Full story

Despite Going Virtual, Rice Well Represented in Louisiana Farm Bureau Convention Elections

Jul 02, 2020

The Louisiana Farm Bureau elected a new president for the first time in 31 years and rice growing is still represented. Full story

USMCA Enters Into Force, NAFTA Nixed

Jul 01, 2020

USMCA, the replacement for NAFTA, goes into effect today and is expected to keep producing for U.S. rice. Full story

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Pandemic Pesticide Safety Training Guidance Released

Jun 30, 2020

U.S. EPA has issued guidance on safely completing pesticide safety training during the pandemic. Full story

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U.S. Rice Highlighted in Support of COVID-19 Healthcare Workers

Jun 29, 2020

U.S. rice is donated to feed healthcare workers in Singapore fighting COVID-19. Full story

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Anders Honored as a Field to Market Trusted Advisor

Jun 26, 2020

Congratulations to Dr. Merle Anders on being recognized for his accomplishments in delivering sustainable outcomes for the U.S. rice industry. Full story

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Congressman Higgins Meets with Rice and Crawfish Farmers

Jun 25, 2020

Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) recently met with local rice and crawfish farmers to discuss current issues and potential COVID-19 relief options available through USDA. Full story

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