Details on USRPA™ positions can be viewed in the issues paper linked below.
In addition to Cuba trade liberalization, include current trade negotiations, opening rice trade with China, regulatory burdens such as the Clean Water rule, and Farm Bill implementation.
Commentary: Rough rice exports key to future for U.S. rice farmers?
Dwight Roberts, President and CEO, US Rice Producers Association | Delta Farm Press
The longtime debate on exporting milled versus rough rice continues and appears to be entering a new chapter. Going back to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with Mexico, then the Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) and more recent agreements like the treaty with Colombia, all tell a story.
As we enter what appears to be a new era in international trade, the U.S. rice farmer must ask himself, “Would I still be in business if there were no rough rice exports?â€
Farmers were told that rough rice exports would cripple our domestic market and erode our infrastructure. Ask anyone in the wheat industry what happened to all those flour mills that used to export bagged flour. They closed and the U.S. became the largest exporter of wheat in the world.
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3 Tablespoons olive oil
3 Carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
4 Green onions, sliced
2 Large apples, unpeeled, cored and diced
3 Cups cooked brown rice
1/2 Cup craisins or raisins
12-ounce package slivered almonds, toasted Salt and pepper
Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat; add carrots and cook 5 minutes. Add onions and apples; cook 5 minutes. Stir in rice, craisins and almonds. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring frequently, until rice is heated through. Makes 6 servings.
Dirty Rice
1/2 lb bacon
1 lbground chicken livers
1 green bell pepper, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup parsley, minced
1/2 lb ground pork
1 large onion, finely diced
2 ribs celery, finely diced
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 tsp ground thyme
1/2 tsp salt
5 cupscooked rice, at room temperature
4 green onions, including tops, minced
In a heavy Dutch oven, saute bacon, pork and livers until very brown. Let the meat stick to the skillet a bit before stirring. Add onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic and cook until they are wilted.
Add chicken broth, bay leaf, thyme, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Simmer for 30 minutes. Remove bay leaf. Add rice and toss the mixture until rice is hot. Stir in green onions and parsley. Adjust seasonings. (Serves 8 to 10)
Cinnamon Rice pudding
This rice pudding is tasty and a very easy to make for breakfast or dessert. It is also gluten-free.
3 Cups cooked white rice
3 Cups whole milk*
1/2 Cup sugar
2 Cinnamon sticks
1 Teaspoon vanilla
4 Tablespoons butter
Ground cinnamon (optional)
In large saucepan combine rice, milk, sugar, butter and cinnamon sticks. Cook, over medium heat until thick and creamy, about 20 to 25 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; discard cinnamon sticks; stir in vanilla. Sprinkle top with ground cinnamon, if desired. Serve warm or cold. Makes 6 servings. *low-fat milk may be used.
Vol. 13, Issue 36
In this issue:
U.S. Files WTO Complaint Against China, Offers Data on China’s Excess Price Support
USRPA Chairman completes successful week in Washington, D.C.
Rice Market Update: Price Outlook Challenging for Farmers
