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Graduating Rice Leadership Development Class Promises Big Return on Investment

Feb 07, 2019

The Rice Leadership Development Program’s Class of 2017/19 graduated from the prestigious program during a special ceremony at the USA Rice 2019 Government Affairs Conference this week. Full story

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The State of the Union Between Ducks and Rice is Strong

Feb 06, 2019

The day after President Trump’s State of the Union address, rice industry advocates took a break from pounding the halls of Congress for a luncheon that celebrates the unique relationship between rice and waterfowl at the annual Ducks Unlimited-USA Rice Congressional Luncheon. Full story

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Secretary Perdue Stresses Trade at USA Rice Government Affairs Conference

Feb 05, 2019

USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue stopped by the USA Rice Government Affairs Conference to talk trade. Full story

Focus on the Farmer Series Finale

Feb 04, 2019

The final subject the USA Rice “Focus on the Farmer” Facebook series is Austin Davis, a third generation farmer from Shaw, Mississippi. Full story

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USA Rice Joins Social Campaigns to Prevent Cancer & Have a Healthy Heart

Feb 01, 2019

This month, USA Rice joins social media advocacy campaigns in honor of American Heart Health Month and Cancer Prevention Month to promote the health benefits of U.S.-grown rice in maintaining a healthy heart and reducing the risk of cancer. Full story

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USA Rice Awarded $3M for International Promotion Activities

Jan 31, 2019

USA Rice has been awarded $3,050,075 in additional funding from USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) to conduct marketing and promotion activities abroad as a part of President Donald Trump’s trade mitigation programs. Full story

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Another Shout Out for Rice as Top Culinary Trend for 2019

Jan 30, 2019

The accolades for rice keep adding up as Flavor & The Menu released its Top 10 Foodservice Trends for this year with rice claiming the seventh spot. The digital and print foodservice publication wrote about how consumers’ familiarity with rice and its versatility to match every flavor profile and diet preference is giving the grain a big boost in 2019. Full story

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USA Rice International Promotions Benefit California Markets

Jan 29, 2019

Last week, the California Rice Commission held annual grower meetings here to provide updates on political matters in the state and in Washington, DC, the water outlook for 2019 and progress on local reservoirs, and the implementation of new employment regulations in California. Full story

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U.S. Rice Varieties Spark Keen Interest in Mexico

Jan 28, 2019

Last week, USA Rice staff met with the top wholesalers, millers, and packers in Mexico to provide samples of several varieties of high quality U.S. rice suitable for the Mexican market. Full story

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Giving [Farm] Credit Where It’s Due

Jan 25, 2019

Last week, CEOs of three major farm credit unions gathered to address the media and ag community on credit conditions and the general agriculture economy. Topics ranged from trade to weather as well as current financial issues facing the farming community and ways that credit union members can mitigate the ups and downs of the business. Full story

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Korean Tradition Kept Alive with U.S. Rice

Jan 24, 2019

Although not indigenous to Korea, soju, meaning “burnt liquor,” is now the country’s national drink. It is colorless and more neutral like vodka, but has less of a burn. A young distiller in Brooklyn, New York, is using U.S.-grown rice to put an American spin on the traditional Korean spirit. Full story

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Upcoming California Event to Help Camp Fire Victims

Jan 23, 2019

All proceeds from the California Rice Industry Association (CRIA)'s 10th Annual Winter Wonderland Winemaker’s Dinner & Auction on Friday, January 25, will go directly to benefit rice industry employees impacted by the recent Camp Fire in Butte County. Full story

FSA Offices to Reopen with Abbreviated Services

Jan 22, 2019

Beginning on Thursday, January 24, all FSA offices will be open for business providing limited functions, in addition to those offices that have been open the past three business days. Only those offices that have been open will also be open for business tomorrow, January 23. Full story

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In Texas: All Rice, All Rice, All Rice

Jan 18, 2019

More than 200 rice farmers and industry stakeholders gathered in a standing room only auditorium at the El Campo Civic Center this past Wednesday for the 2019 Western Rice Belt Production Conference, presented by Wharton County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. Full story

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USA Rice Meets with Central American Rice Industry

Jan 17, 2019

Earlier this week, USA Rice held a meeting with more than 40 rice industry representatives from the U.S. and the Central American Rice Federation (FECARROZ) to discuss the Central America-Dominican Republic-U.S. free trade agreement (CAFTA-DR). Full story

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Hopes for a Smooth Brexit Dashed; Position for U.S. Rice in Question as EU Position Strengthened

Jan 16, 2019

The United Kingdom is hurtling towards the Brexit deadline of March 29 with severed brakes, and yesterday Parliament tossed the steering wheel out the window, strengthening the European Union’s hand, which could hurt U.S. rice interests. Full story

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Canada’s Modernized Food Safety System Takes Effect Today

Jan 15, 2019

Initiated in November 2012, the Safe Foods for Canadians Regulations (SFCRegs) comes into force today marking the biggest change to Canada’s food regulations in the past 25 years. Full story

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Viet Nam Joins CPTPP Today; Japan Allowing New Imports of Australian Rice

Jan 14, 2019

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) went into effect on December 30, 2018 with six initial signatories: Japan, Mexico, Singapore, New Zealand, Canada, and Australia. Today, Viet Nam joined the group. Full story

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Rice Rises to the Top of 2019 Food Trends

Jan 11, 2019

Rice got some well-deserved recognition this week when Uproxx, a popular news and entertainment website, released its list of food trend predictions for 2019 collected through interviews with some of the biggest names in the domestic culinary industry including star chefs and TV food personalities. Full story

USA Rice Reports to Industry in Jennings; Sees an Old Friend

Jan 10, 2019

More than 230 rice industry members gathered here yesterday for the annual meetings of the Louisiana Rice Council (LARC) and the Louisiana Rice Growers Association (LARGA), and to hear reports and updates from Baton Rouge and Washington, DC. Full story

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