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Washington Update for Nov. 19, 2020

On Wednesday, November 18th, USDA officials reversed a portion of the rule that was released in August that would have required family members to start meeting management time requirements to qualify for commodity program payments. USDA noted the following: “After publication of the rule, stakeholders notified FSA of concerns regarding Read more…

By usriceproducers, 2 months2 months ago
Int Program Updates

ATO Monterey and USRPA Collaborate on Virtual Cooking Classes in Mexico

The first Facebook lives cooking class featuring American long-grain rice was broadcast on September 25th in a project led by the USRPA in collaboration with USDA through ATO Monterrey. Overall, eleven recipes were presented throughout the month of October. Chef Valeria Ochoa taught viewers to prepare Yakimeshi, a traditional dish Read more…

By usriceproducers, 2 months2 months ago
Int Program Updates

USRPA Is Back to In-Store Promotions in Mexico

After a long hiatus of our in-store promotions in Mexico due to COVID-19, USRPA reactivated the campaign last month. For safety precautions, adjustments were made to our process and the booths. Following the safety measures and adhering to social distancing guidelines, the promoters educate the shoppers on the benefits of Read more…

By usriceproducers, 2 months2 months ago
Int Program Updates

First Sale of US Rice to China Sold Out in Weeks

The 20 tons of Calrose rice that arrived in China last month garnered positive feedback among consumers and importers. The distributer, Sungiven Foods, sold the 5kg packages of U.S. rice under their private label, Sungiven US Calrose Rice, both online and in-stores. A social media page that was created to promote Read more…

By usriceproducers, 2 months2 months ago
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South Louisiana Rail Facility Provides Rice Farmers Market Alternatives

The South Louisiana Rail Facility (SLRF) has had a busy week, loading an ocean vessel for Brazil, railcars to Mexico, and barges for a shipment out of New Orleans for Central America.  The efforts of the SLRF cannot be overlooked as these efforts have given farmers market alternatives that did Read more…

By usriceproducers, 2 months2 months ago
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Brookshire Dryers Helps Farmers in Southwest Texas

Brookshire Drying Company, Inc., a member of the US Rice Producers Association, has been an active participant in the rough rice market in Mexico. These railcars are headed south of the border to the largest market for U.S. long grain rice. Congratulations once again to Pam West, manager of Brookshire Read more…

By usriceproducers, 2 months2 months ago
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Nation’s Leading Ag Educational Conference Is Headed For A Virtual Conference

The 24th Annual Conservation Systems Cotton & Rice Conference, the Southern Corn & Soybean Conference, the Southern Precision Ag Conference and the Delta States Irrigation Conference are headed for a “Virtual Conference”. After visiting with the Sponsors and numerous Delta States University personal, the steering committee has made the decision Read more…

By usriceproducers, 2 months2 months ago
LatestNews

Tropical Storm Eta Hits Guatemala, Affecting Local Rice Production

The US Rice Producers Association stands in solidarity with the people of Guatemala and ARROZGUA. Tropical storm Eta has affected over 144,000 people just in the country of Guatemala, with the official death toll at 42 as of Tuesday morning.

By usriceproducers, 2 months2 months ago
LatestNews

Clearfield(R) and Provisia(R) Rice Varieties Raise the Bar for 2021

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – Two straight years of new variety launches from Horizon Ag featuring the Clearfieldâ Production System for rice and the Provisiaâ Rice System from BASF have raised the bar for varietal performance in the South, providing farmers top-end yield potential, as well as superior agronomic and disease packages. Read more…

By usriceproducers, 3 months3 months ago
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First Chinese Import of U.S. Rice Since Rice Protocol Established by USRPA & GACC

The first U.S. rice shipment arrived in Xiamen in Fujian Province of China this week thanks to two decades-long joint efforts by USDA FAS, US-China government authorities, and two rice industry organizations USPRA and USA Rice. The exciting news came along with the ongoing implementation of Phase 1 of the Read more…

By usriceproducers, 3 months3 months ago

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