• Female astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti wearing maroon shirt, cooks in zero gravity with food floating in space A Brief History of Rice in Space

    Nov 28, 2018

    Space agencies around the world have been studying the role rice might play in future space travel as rice has been around since the early days of space exploration. Full story
  • Woman wearing glasses and paper chef Korean Consumers Urged to ‘Come and Taste’ Burrito Made with U.S. Medium Grain

    Nov 27, 2018

    A new foodservice menu promotion featuring a chicken burrito made with U.S. medium grain rice launched earlier this fall as a result of the partnership between USA Rice and Café Amoje, a take-out foodservice chain here. Full story
  • Smiling farmer in combine cab with hands on the steering wheel Rice Farmer Appointed to Sustainability Group Board

    Nov 26, 2018

    At the recent Field to Market fall plenary meetings here Arkansas rice farmer Mark Isbell was appointed to represent the grower sector on the Field to Market Board of Directors. Full story
  • Photo collage of woman standing at table making sushi and final colorful product arranged on plate Bloggers and Consumers Experience “New Style” Sushi in Tokyo

    Nov 21, 2018

    USA Rice hosted a promotional event here last week targeting food bloggers and consumers who entered and won an online “Wanna Eat U.S. Medium Grain” contest. Full story
  • Green Rice Truck covered with images of rice and text "Get Creative, Start with Rice," parked on street in front of Painted Ladies, colorful row houses in San Francisco Think Rice Road Trip Concludes in California

    Nov 20, 2018

    The third and final leg of the Think Rice Road Trip wrapped up here this weekend after another 1,000 miles that saw schedule and route adjustments because of the wildfires ravaging the state. Full story
  • IP-Annie Durbin-181119 Agriculture Exporters Convene in Baltimore

    Nov 19, 2018

    Last week, USA Rice and 80 other agricultural trade associations met here for the U.S Agricultural Export Development Council (USAEDC) Annual Workshop. Full story
  • Producers Rice Mill 75th Anniversary, retirees hold plaques standing under anniversary banner Producers Rice Mill 75th Anniversary and Membership Meeting

    Nov 16, 2018

    More than 300 members and guests attended the 75th annual membership meeting of Producers Rice Mill, Inc., held here last week that was highlighted by a video celebrating the company's 75th anniversary and history. Full story
  • In Memory: Rogers Hoyt, Sr.

    Nov 16, 2018

    USA Rice extends condolences to the family and friends of Rogers Hoyt, Sr., of Uvalde, Texas, who passed away on November 13, at the age of 89. Full story
  • September National Rice Month Logo -- red, white & blue National Rice Month Campaign Succeeds in Every Sector

    Nov 15, 2018

    The results are in and USA Rice’s combination of promotional activities aimed at the retail, consumer, and foodservice segments to celebrate September as National Rice Month (NRM) went a long way to increasing awareness and consumption of U.S.-grown rice. Full story
  • Trade Mission to Mexico, people sitting around board room table with small US & Mexican flags Trade Mission to Mexico Strengthens Bonds

    Nov 14, 2018

    A USA Rice member delegation traveled to Mexico last week to meet with key customers in the rice industry's largest export market. Over the span of three days, the delegation met with influential players in the trade, gaining valuable insight from some of the largest millers, wholesalers, and distributors of rice in Mexico. Full story
  • Korea Trade Mission, Ken Isley speaks from podium standing in front of US flag, seated officials at a table to his left Rice Issues Abound in South Korea

    Nov 13, 2018

    Last week’s Agricultural Trade Mission (ATM) to Korea gave USA Rice the opportunity to highlight strong market opportunities for U.S. rice but also to underscore continued obstacles put in our way by Korea’s government. Full story
  • FDA round table discussion in Mississippi, group seated around large wooden table covered with papers Rice Matters at FDA Discussion

    Nov 09, 2018

    Last week the Mississippi Farm Bureau hosted Dr. Stephen Ostroff, deputy commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), for an agricultural roundtable to discuss a range of recent FDA regulations. Full story
  • South Africa Trade Mission, Group photo with Ted McKinney South Africa Trade Mission Taps New Markets

    Nov 08, 2018

    Last week USA Rice participated in a Trade Mission here led by Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Ted McKinney and organized by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Full story
  • WASDE Report Released

    Nov 08, 2018

    This month’s outlook for 2018/19 U.S. rice is for fractionally higher supplies, reduced exports, and higher ending stocks. Full story
  • Red, white & blue "I voted" stickers-181107 Midterm Election Results

    Nov 07, 2018

    Most midterm elections results are in and the for-sure case is that Democrats have taken control of the House and Republicans solidified their hold of the Senate. Full story
  • LA Rice Donation, Rice in large bags stacked on a pallet in foreground, man moving cardboard boxes on dolly in background Louisiana Cooking for a Cause

    Nov 06, 2018

    With the recent devastation left behind from Hurricane Michael, the Gulf Coast region of the Florida panhandle is ground zero for what will likely be a long and costly recovery period. The rice industry knows all too well the damages and disruption storms like this cause for communities and families. Full story
  • 2018 Duck Stamp, painting of mallard pair flying over flooded field with serrated border Duck Stamp Promotes Wildlife Conservation

    Nov 05, 2018

    Last Thursday, USA Rice and Ducks Unlimited co-hosted a Duck Stamp Reception on Capitol Hill to showcase the strong partnership between rice and ducks, and to promote ongoing conservation efforts to preserve wetlands and wildlife habitat. Full story
  • Texas rice farmer Scott Savage, wearing yellow shirt, holding paddy rice in hands November Focus on the Farmer Series Starts Today

    Nov 05, 2018

    This month’s “Focus on the Farmer” Facebook series features Scott Savage, a fifth generation rice farmer from Bay City, Texas. Full story
  • Yellow street sign with text "Challenges ahead" and silouhette of man carrying briefcase getting ready to leap over a hurdle USA Rice Report Identifies Trade Obstacles

    Nov 02, 2018

    This week, USA Rice submitted its comments for the 2018 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers (NTE), an annual report issued by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). Full story
  • Rice close up with combine blurred in background, Jenna Martin photo USA Rice Releases PLC Payment Calculator for 2017 Crop

    Nov 02, 2018

    Following USDA’s announcement of the Market Year Average (MYA) prices for rice on October 30, USA Rice has released an updated Price Loss Coverage (PLC) payment calculator for the 2017 rice crop. This USA Rice-developed tool helps to project a farmer’s potential whole-farm PLC payment. Full story

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