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USA Rice Trade Fly-in Part One: Projections and Competitiveness

May 14, 2025

Industry leaders representing the rice farmer, merchant, and milling sectors met with Washington trade experts to hear policy updates and advocate for leveling the global playing field on trade. Full story

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The Science and Secrets of Seed Production on The Rice Stuff

May 13, 2025

This episode unpacks everything you’d want to know and more about the cutting-edge practices and decisions that fuel rice seed production. Full story

House Agriculture Committee Proposes Significant Investment in Farm Safety Net, Other Important Farm Bill Programs

May 13, 2025

The proposed legislation would significantly strengthen the rice farm safety net by increasing Price Loss Coverage reference prices and raise payment limits for commodity programs. Full story

Upcoming Rice Field Days Calendar

May 12, 2025

Make plans to attend an event in your area to see your research contributions at work for the betterment of the entire industry. Full story

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Latin American Delegation Tours U.S. Rice Supply Chain from Field to Fork

May 09, 2025

Rice specialists and industry stakeholders from Honduras, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama, and the Dominican Republic spent this week on an immersive tour showcasing the breadth and innovation of the U.S. rice industry. Full story

School lunch of rice with onions, strawberries, and milk on blue tray

K-12 Foodservice Webinar Gives U.S. Rice a Perfect Score

May 08, 2025

The webinar explored how U.S.-grown rice can be used to enhance K-12 school menus with its affordability, nutritional value, and adaptability. Full story

USA Rice Highlights Grower Challenges and Opportunities in Crop Protection Industry Panel

May 07, 2025

CPDA members produce and sell tank-mix adjuvants, inert ingredients, pesticides, and other agrotechnology products across the U.S. Full story

Students in school cafeteria line choosing from colorful food options

Rice Shines in K-12 Breakfast Recipe Contest

May 06, 2025

The contest sought submissions of original breakfast recipes featuring U.S.-grown rice to inspire increased usage of rice during that meal part for K-12 foodservice. Full story

USA Rice Engages Key Stakeholders at SIAL Canada Amid Trade Challenges

May 05, 2025

The U.S. rice industry maintains an unwavering commitment to supplying high-quality, nutritious rice to the Canadian market despite current political tensions. Full story

Packages of Calrose rice on grocery shelves in Albania

Making Headway in a New Market for U.S. Rice: Albania

May 02, 2025

Albania is located in southeastern Europe with a population of about 2.7 million that enjoys rice as part of the local diet. Full story

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USA Rice - Taiwan Technical Meeting On Schedule 10 Years Running

May 01, 2025

Both sides exchanged information on rice production and utilization trends and predictions for the coming year. Full story

Rice Leads in 2nd Annual LSU AgExcellence Awards

Apr 30, 2025

Among those honored were three Rice Leadership Program members: Andy Brown, Michael Fruge, and Adam Famoso. Full story

Crane and shipping containers with "EXPORT" text in orange

USA Rice Members Gain Key Insights from Export Webinar

Apr 29, 2025

Designed to equip rice industry professionals with practical tools and knowledge, the webinar emphasized strategic planning to increase the likelihood of export success. Full story

NRCS 90th Anniversary Celebrates Conservation Legacy

Apr 28, 2025

Initially called the Soil Conservation Service, the agency was renamed the Natural Resources Conservation Service as part of the USDA Reorganization Act of 1994. Full story

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Spring Planting Report

Apr 25, 2025

Rice planting is well underway along the Gulf Coast and the mid-South, and just getting started in California. Full story

Changing Sentiment Towards the U.S. in Canada Forces Rice Marketing Shift

Apr 24, 2025

In response to the Trump Administration’s 25 percent tariffs on Canadian imports, Canada is retaliating against U.S. products, including a 25 percent tariff on U.S. rice. Full story

Japan Reverse Trade Mission, blind taste test of rice varieties at CA Rice Experiment Station

Showcasing California Rice for Potential Japanese Market

Apr 23, 2025

Since the summer of 2024, Japan has experienced major rice shortages and price volatility, causing increased demand for U.S. rice. Full story

Dr-Angelia-Seyfferth in her lab, wearing safety googles and holding-vial-of-rice-husks in blue-gloved hand

Rice, Resilience, and Research on The Rice Stuff

Apr 22, 2025

Delve into the challenges and rewards of academia, mentorship, gender representation in STEM, and more. Full story

CA-Heritage-Mills-B/W vintage-photo of large team of horses pulling ag equipment

New USA Rice Member Joins RMA

Apr 21, 2025

California Heritage Mills was founded and is owned by the descendants of twelve families who have worked the land in the Sacramento Valley for generations. Full story

Session-I-of-the-2025-Rice-Leadership-Development-Program, on the MS River

Session I of the 2025 Rice Leadership Development Program Visited the Gulf Coast

Apr 18, 2025

The 2025 Rice Leadership Development Class hit the road in the Gulf Coast, learned a lot, and ate a lot too. Full story

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