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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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The Heat is On for California Crop

Jun 24, 2020

California rice farmers were overall able to get the crop planted in a timely manner and many finished earlier than normal. Full story

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USA Rice Petitions for Removal of GSP Benefits for Rice Imports

Jun 23, 2020

Last week, USA Rice provided virtual testimony to the USITC in support of removing rice from the list of eligible commodities under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP). Full story

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U.S. Rice Makes Inroads in the Japanese Consumer Market

Jun 22, 2020

The increase in cooking at home and the associated rise in retail sales of rice and other pantry staples has raised the profile and awareness of U.S.-grown rice in Japan. Full story

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New World, New Promotions

Jun 19, 2020

As people all over the world are changing how they work, play, and consume, USA Rice is conducting similar changes in the organization’s international marketing programs. Full story

USA Rice Capitalizes on Jump in Social Media Use in International Markets

Jun 18, 2020

Social distancing measures in many countries in Europe and the Middle East region have resulted in increased usage of digital media for consumers so USA Rice has intensified promotional activities on recently launched social media platforms there. Full story

USTR Announces Ag Trade Policy Staffing Change

Jun 17, 2020

The U.S. Trade Representative announced that Dr. Julie Callahan has been appointed as Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Agricultural Affairs and Commodity Policy. Full story

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2020 PLC/ARC Sign Up Deadline June 30

Jun 16, 2020

Producers who do not complete enrollment by close of business local time Tuesday, June 30, will not be enrolled in ARC or PLC for the 2020 crop year. Full story

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U.S. Maintains Status as World’s Fifth Largest Rice Exporter for 2020 and 2021, According to USDA Projections

Jun 15, 2020

USDA anticipates total exports will keep the U.S. in fifth place for global exports for both the 2019/20 and 2020/21 marketing years behind India, Thailand, Viet Nam, and Pakistan. Full story

What Consolidation in Food Aid Delivery May Mean for USA Rice

Jun 12, 2020

USA Rice is keeping an eye on trends that will define food aid work in the coming year. Full story

Yazoo Backwater Pumps Offers Promise to Mississippi Rice Growers and the Environment

Jun 11, 2020

Join the campaign to "Finish the Pumps," by supporting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Notice of Intent for a redesigned Yazoo Backwater Pump Project. Full story

WASDE Report Released

Jun 11, 2020

The outlook for 2020/21 U.S. rice this month is for larger supplies, greater domestic use, reduced exports, and increased ending stocks. Full story

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Cristobal Causes a Scare But Leaves No Scars

Jun 10, 2020

Although never forecasted to become a major hurricane, a storm that has earned a name can be scary. Making matters more intense was a consensus that this year’s rice crop along the Gulf Coast is looking more promising than it has in seasons past. Full story

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Do Increased Rice Futures Mean Increased Profitability

Jun 09, 2020

Understanding the present rice futures market situation requires a deep dive into the fundamental and technical drivers of the market. Full story

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Planting Progress in Arkansas and Missouri

Jun 08, 2020

Missouri and Arkansas rice is in the ground! While it’s been another wet year across the region, there were enough dry spells in April and May for producers to finally get in the fields and plant. Full story

Food Aid Concerns Grow as Result of COVID-19

Jun 05, 2020

For both USDA Food for Progress and McGovern-Dole Food for Education programs, rice has made up approximately 50 percent of all commodity purchases in FY20. Full story

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Premium Saké Produced with U.S. Rice Now Available in Japan

Jun 04, 2020

Rice harvested at California's Koda Farms is being used to make saké at a brewery in the Japan. Full story

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Charity Begins at Home for USA Rice Arlington Office

Jun 03, 2020

With food insecurity rising across the United States due to the impact of COVID-19, USA Rice has done its part to provide immediate relief to those in need in the Washington, DC, metropolitan region. Full story

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Kentucky Hosts 2020 SASDA Cyber Conference

Jun 02, 2020

The annual SASDA conference usually is a host state ag products pride fest, however, COVID-19 restrictions mandated this year's meeting go virtual for health and safety reasons. Full story

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“Think Rice” Digital Campaign Kicks-Off in Central America

Jun 01, 2020

In May, USA Rice partnered with 57 social media influencers in Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, and Costa Rica to launch the “Piensa en Arroz” (Think Rice) 2020 digital campaign. Full story

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