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Rollins Applauds Doubling of Export Promotion Funding

Jul 14, 2025

Secretary Rollins spoke to ag export cooperators about their partnership with the Trump Administration. Full story

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Sign Up for the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program is Active

Jul 11, 2025

The Supplemental Disaster Relief Program will be implemented in two phases and total $16 billion in disaster assistance. Full story

Dr. Felipe Dalla Lana in the field speaking to attendees at Nutrien Field Day

Back to Back Field Days in Texas

Jul 10, 2025

Report from the Nutrien Ag Solutions Texas Rice Field Day in El Campo yesterday and the TAMU 77th Annual Rice Field Day in Beaumont today. Full story

USA Rice Merchants 20th Anniversary swag, portfolio and insulated cup

USA Rice Merchants’ Association Marks a Milestone Anniversary

Jul 09, 2025

The first organization to unite rice merchandisers and related businesses, the Merchants’ Association plays a crucial role in the U.S. rice sector. Full story

Sarah Moran & Kane Webb at-The-Waffle-House

On the Road: Louisiana Field Days on The Rice Stuff Podcast

Jul 08, 2025

You're guaranteed to learn something new when listening to rice researchers talk about their latest discoveries. Full story

Trump Signs Big Beautiful Bill at White House ceremony with legislators and bank of photographers

Rice Wins with Enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Jul 07, 2025

H.R. 1 delivers on many core USA Rice priorities typically accomplished as part of the farm bill process. Full story

Congress Passes Reconciliation Bill with Long-awaited Farm Safety Net Improvements for Rice Farmers

Jul 03, 2025

The House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the budget reconciliation bill that contains important farm bill legislation. Full story

New Chairs Elected to Important Rice Industry Boards

Jul 03, 2025

Each new appointee will serve a two-year term that begins August 1, 2025. Full story

Rice Leadership at Isbell Farm, group shot in front of 65 years continuous rice grown in field

Submissions for Next Rice Leadership Development Class Start Next Monday

Jul 02, 2025

The Rice Foundation will be accepting applications for the Rice Leadership Development Program until September 5, 2025. Full story

2027 Ldrshp Class at John Deere, group shot in front of combine

Rice Leadership Session II: Where There’s A Will, There’s A Way

Jul 01, 2025

Session II of the Rice Leadership Program concentrated on rice production in Missouri, Mississippi, Illinois, and Arkansas. Full story

Karah Janevicius at podium giving trade talk at 2025 LA Farm Bureau Convention

USA Rice Rounds Out a Week of Field Days at Louisiana Farm Bureau’s 103rd Annual Convention

Jun 30, 2025

Rice continues to be a foundational crop in Louisiana, with approximately 470,000 acres planted in 2025. Full story

2025 LSU Field Day, USA Rice CEO Peter Bachmann at podium

Taking to the Fields in Louisiana

Jun 27, 2025

Hundreds of growers and industry representatives attended field days around southwest Louisiana this week to hear the latest in research, crop assessment, acreage estimates, the impacts of recent wild weather, and more. Full story

USA Rice on the Ground in Texas for 51st Eagle Lake Field Day

Jun 26, 2025

As Texas rice producers look toward harvest, the research shared at Eagle Lake Field Day will help guide management decisions through the remainder of the season and into the uncertain future. Full story

2025 Americas Ag Cooperators panel on stage, USAR Rep is AR rice farmer Mark Isbell (second from right)

Annual Ag Cooperators Conference Tracks Market Trends for U.S. Crops

Jun 25, 2025

Conference presentations included updates on the Latin American commodity markets, insights on risk management, conversations on sustainability, and updates on grain storage technologies, among other topics. Full story

Still from the film, The Good, Bad, & Ugly, starring Clint Eastwood & Eli Wallach

The Rice Stuff Podcast Talks with Govt Affairs VP Jake Westlin

Jun 24, 2025

Westlin shares his journey from the Iron Range of Minnesota to Washington, DC, and what he’s learned along the way that makes him so passionate about agriculture. Full story

Rice Sampling at USA Rice booth at West African Trade Show

USA Rice Makes First Ever Trip to West Africa Trade Show

Jun 23, 2025

The leading food and beverage trade show across the African continent takes place in Nigeria, which has Africa’s largest economy and its largest population at 230 million people. Full story

Delta Council: 90 Years Strong

Jun 20, 2025

Since its establishment in 1935, the Delta Council has helped address the unique challenges the region faces and is one of Mississippi's most prominent and influential organizations. Full story

Manual rice production in India, women working in flooded rice paddy

Heightening Concerns for U.S. Rice Farmers, USDA Again Boosts Indian Rice Production Forecast, Increases U.S. Import Projections

Jun 18, 2025

India’s dominant role in the global rice market continues to be fueled by unsustainable domestic subsidies that far exceed its WTO commitments. Full story

Choose Beer Grown Here Toast at A-B Field Day, Jonesboro AR

Anheuser-Busch Celebrates Beer Grown Here at Discovery Farm Showcase

Jun 17, 2025

The 4th annual Rice Grower Day Celebration featured food, beer, live music, and opportunities to learn about innovation in rice production. Full story

Vicki Manzoli & A. Grigsby stand in front of poster for USDA Peru Trade Mission

USA Rice Joins USDA Trade Mission to Peru to Strengthen Market Ties

Jun 16, 2025

A $3.66 billion agricultural trade deficit with Peru underscores the need for strategic export promotion, particularly for products like U.S. rice. Full story

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