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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

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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

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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

RMA Lions & Legends Line Up, group shot at RMA 125th Anniversary

RMA Convention Marks Quasquicentennial Celebration

Jun 13, 2025

RMA membership, which includes farmer-owned cooperatives, privately-owned mills, and associate members like exporters and shippers, represents virtually all of U.S. rice milling capacity. Full story

USA Rice Applauds Senate Ag Committee for Including Farm Safety Net Supports in Budget Reconciliation Text

Jun 12, 2025

Like the House-passed bill, Senate text included language that would strengthen the rice farm safety net by increasing PLC reference prices and raise payment limits for commodity programs. Full story

AgriCapture Issued Third Round of Carbon Credits from Nation’s Largest Rice Methane Project

Jun 12, 2025

These credits reward farmers for cutting methane emissions and conserving water through improved irrigation practices. Full story

2nd Annual Food Aid Showcase Flyer, blue background with photos of a farmer in a green field and man in a warehouse counting bags of US food aid

International Food Aid Showcase Shares Learning and Looks Ahead

Jun 12, 2025

Significant changes are occurring in the landscape of international humanitarian and development assistance and aid organizations are exploring ways to diversify funding sources. Full story

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From U.S. Farms to Canadian Kitchens: Promoting U.S. Rice to Culinary Professionals

Jun 11, 2025

USA Rice was a sponsor at the recent Culinary Federation’s Annual Conference, an event that brought together more than 200 influential chefs and culinary leaders from across Canada. Full story

Attendees at NBGC Field Day in Vidalia LA ride on truck tour through farm fields

National Black Growers Council Kicks Off 2025 Field Day Calendar in Louisiana

Jun 10, 2025

More than 175 people gathered at Nelson Farms in Vidalia, Louisiana, late last week for the first National Black Growers Council Model Farm Series field day of the year. Full story

Peter Bachmann presents Congressional Staff Award to Anne Simmons at USAR office

Capitol Hill’s Simmons and Elder Recognized by USA Rice for Decades of Service

Jun 09, 2025

USA Rice does not present this award annually, and when we do, it’s to dedicated legislative professionals who have gone above and beyond to support the industry’s priorities. Full story

Field to Market: Where Sustainability Meets Innovation

Jun 06, 2025

The 2025 Field to Market Annual Meeting was in Kansas City, Missouri, this week where leaders from across the agricultural value chain gathered to advance sustainable and regenerative agriculture. Full story

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Virtual Reality Game Puts Moviegoers in Mexico in the Combine Seat

Jun 05, 2025

A new promotional campaign in Mexico blends entertainment and education, and reinforces U.S. rice’s strong reputation for quality, nutrition, and versatility. Full story

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