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USAR Chairs past & present, Keith Glover & John Owen

Leadership Changes and More at USA Rice Summer Meetings

Jul 13, 2026

USA Rice volunteer leaders gathered last week for annual membership meetings. Full story

USA Rice Canada Partners with Toronto’s Acclaimed Yan Dining Room

Jul 10, 2026

As part of a month-long menu feature, the restaurant incorporated U.S.-grown Calrose into a specially developed course featured on the tasting menu. Full story

Leadership Class, group shot with AR duck statue

A Series of “Firsts” at Rice Leadership Session II

Jul 09, 2026

Meeting farmers, scientists, and business leaders who have dedicated their careers to producing the best rice possible is encouraging for these young leaders. Full story

Fancy Food Show Report: Where U.S.-Grown Rice Fits Into 2026's Biggest Food Trends

Jul 08, 2026

Rice doesn’t need reinvention to win in 2026. It just needs better storytelling around the formats already carrying these trends. Full story

USA Rice Joins the Specialty Food Association

Jul 08, 2026

SFA represents more than 4,400 businesses worldwide in the specialty food trade. Full story

USA Rice Endorses Chairman Thompson’s Bipartisan Agricultural Labor Reform Bill

Jul 07, 2026

The bill proposes significant reforms to the H-2A program, including expanding eligibility for year-round agricultural employers, adjusting wage requirements, and streamlining the application process. Full story

New Faces at USA Rice

Jul 06, 2026

Two new team members have recently joined USA Rice in Grower and International Relations, and Communications. Full story

End of Year Sees Influencer Program Exceed Benchmark Goals

Jul 02, 2026

USA Rice partners with thefeedfeed, the largest digital food community, to showcase the culinary versatility of U.S.-grown rice. Full story

NOAA 2026 Tropical Storm Arthur, aerial view

Arthur, First Named Storm of 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season, Hits Louisiana Hard

Jul 01, 2026

Tropical Storm Arthur set a new record for 24 hours of rainfall in the state with just over 29 inches. Full story

2026 TX Producers Mtg, USA Rice booth set up on right side of photo

USA Rice Shares Updates at Texas Rice Board Meetings and Attends Annual Rice Field Day

Jul 01, 2026

USA Rice participated in Texas Rice Producers meetings on the front end of the annual Eagle Lake Field Day. Full story

Fairtrade graphic of person balancing equal scales in each hand

Senator Cassidy Introduces Bill to Restore U.S. Market for Rice

Jun 30, 2026

The Home Market Restoration Act of 2026 establishes product-specific tariff-rate quotas on a range of agricultural and seafood products, including rice. Full story

U.S. Rice Industry Welcomes Suspension of Duties on Key Rice Production Nutrient

Jun 30, 2026

Suspending the Moroccan phosphate duties will help balance the fertilizer market and make this key input more affordable for producers. Full story

Map of US in rice field, from Rice Farming Magazine

Time’s Up

Jun 29, 2026

USA Rice CEO Peter Bachmann warns that the country is on the verge of losing rural infrastructure in a contraction that, once started, will not politely reverse itself next season. Full story

Invitation to White House Dinner for American Farmers

USA Rice Farmers Chair Fred Zaunbrecher Dines with President Trump in White House Rose Garden Club

Jun 26, 2026

The White House dinner celebrated the vital role farmers play in ensuring the nation's food security, supporting rural communities, and strengthening the U.S. economy. Full story

2026 Field Day at Richards Farm, crowd stands in front of combine & American flag hanging from ceiling

Innovations, Updates, and Awards Abound at Rice Field Days in Louisiana

Jun 25, 2026

Comprehensive report on field days that abounded earlier this week throughout rice country in southern Louisiana. Full story

US rice dish with flags at FAS Poland event

U.S. Rice on the Menu at USDA/FAS Event in Poland

Jun 24, 2026

Report on a fun-filled evening showcasing how Polish restauranteurs and chefs can incorporate delicious, high quality U.S.-origin products into their menus. Full story

Rice Threshing, painting by Thomas Hart Benton

Dining with the Dean of Ag Journalism on The Rice Stuff

Jun 24, 2026

Jerry Hagstrom shares how he got into journalism and everything he is doing now to support the next generation of ag journalists. Full story

Chairman Boozman Unveils Senate Farm Bill Text

Jun 23, 2026

The draft covers all 12 titles of the traditional farm bill process and seeks to address provisions not included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Full story

In Memory: Donald Morton

Jun 23, 2026

Donald will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, farmer, businessman, and friend. Full story

Jake Westlin speaks at 2026 LABF Convention

USA Rice Joins Louisiana Farm Bureau’s 104th Annual Convention

Jun 22, 2026

The Louisiana ag community met over the weekend to celebrate accomplishments in state agriculture and further The Voice of Louisiana Agriculture.® Full story

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