United States Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer told lawmakers in Washington DC that the US has received the “best ever” offer from India. This comes as US negotiators initiated their two-day trade talks in New Delhi on December 10. He added that India has been a "difficult nut to crack," citing New Delhi's opposition to importing American agricultural goods.
Read MoreThe 2025 USA Rice Outlook Conference General Session started local and expanded into the distant future. It began with greetings from the 88th International Rice Festival Queen Ansley Dawson and Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation President Richard Fontentot who both spoke about the importance of the rice industry, thanked attendees for joining them, and, of course, invited everyone back to the 89th International Rice Festival in Crowley, Louisiana, next October.
Read MoreUnveiling a US $ 12-billion farm aid package at the White House a day ago on December 8, US president Donald Trump further raised the tariff heat on India on the topic of rice exports.
Trump’s aid package is aimed at helping farmers who are impacted by low crop prices.
Read MoreFor more than four decades, Ronnie Levy has been a steadfast presence in Louisiana agriculture, shaping its growth and guiding its future. Levy joined the LSU AgCenter in 1979, and throughout that time, he worked in various roles including county agent; soybean, corn and grain sorghum specialist; and interim regional director for the Central Region. But it is his work in rice that will crown his career.
Read MoreThe 2025 USA Rice Outlook Conference, the largest rice conference in North America, returned to the Crescent City this week with a grand opening reception welcoming farmers, millers, merchants, end-users, exporters, academics, government officials, and special guests.
Read MoreAbout four inches of clear water pools around Mike Wagner's rubber boots as he wades into one of his rice fields in northwestern Mississippi on a rainy late summer morning.
Read MoreWith cooler temperatures setting in, drier weather is being traded for rainy weather in south Louisiana these days, making it easier for growers to attend annual winter meetings as they wrap up the season ahead of the USA Rice Outlook Conference and the upcoming holidays.
Read MoreRow-crop producers across the South faced another difficult year in 2025. Weather challenges led to wide yield variability across much of the region. Even where yields were strong, low commodity prices and persistently high input costs kept margins tight, leaving many operations near or below breakeven for a third straight year. Shifts in acreage were common, with corn gaining ground at the expense of cotton and, in some areas, soybeans.
Read MoreThe 2025 USA Rice Outlook Conference, now just a few days away, strives to offer relevant and timely programming to improve the sustainability and viability of the entire U.S. rice industry, in addition to offering a trade show bursting at the seams. Attendees can explore the offerings and plan their conference with the updated event app, sponsored by BASF, available for download today at the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Read MoreA mouthwatering bowl of gumbo is not just an iconic dish, but an invitation to learn about the foodways of Louisiana.
Read MoreTwo cargo vessels were headed toward grain port terminals earlier this week near New Orleans to load with what will be the first U.S. soybean shipments to China since May. A third vessel is moved toward a Texas Gulf Coast terminal to be loaded with U.S. sorghum bound for China, marking the first American shipment of the feed grain since mid-March.
Read MoreArcher-Daniels-Midland Co. (ADM) has confirmed the sale of two shipments of U.S. long-grain rice totaling 88,000 metric tons for delivery in January and March of 2026, officials with the USA Rice Federation said.
Read MoreUSA Rice partnered with Louisiana State University (LSU) for the University’s Thankful Celebration, an on-campus food festival that brings together global food traditions, student creativity, and campus-wide community support. At this year’s event, USA Rice teamed up with LSU dining services to host an International Rice Dish Challenge and invited student teams to submit and develop rice-based recipes inspired by global cuisines.
Read MoreUSA Rice extends condolences to the family and friends of Ruth Kuntz Unkel who passed away peacefully on November 23, at the age of 92.
Born on January 21, 1933, Ruth lived a vibrant life filled with love, faith, and adventure.
Year-over-year, Susan Olson says there are few interesting updates comparing how the Mississippi River is being used for grain transport.
Most surprising to her is according to USDA data there was a 3.4 million metric ton increase in grain exports from NOLA in mid-year 2025, however from her firm’s proprietary data, barge movements decreased. This could mean a shift toward rail being used to bring grain to the port for export.
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