Rice Feeds The World, Now More Than Ever
Rice has been produced throughout the world for thousands of years, and today it is a staple food for more than 3.5 billion people. The United States, while newer to the rice game than some other exporters, produces several varieties of nutritious, high-quality, and delicious rice.
While approximately half of the rice produced in the U.S. is consumed there, the other half is exported around the globe including providing food to the world’s hungry. The U.S. rice industry is proud to participate in international food assistance programmes that help feed, nourish and educate those in need.
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Provisia Rice Enterprise Budget
The Provisia® Rice System was released by BASF in mid-2018. The Provisia® system features a non-GMO herbicide-tolerant rice which allows growers to safely apply Provisia® herbicide and, when used in rotation with a Clearfield® production system, growers have the flexibility of planting a rice-rice-soybean rotation with the option of being able to plant a fourth year of conventional rice.
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40th Episode of The Rice Stuff Looks at High Protein, Low GI Rice
A new special long grain rice has been making waves in markets, particularly amongst those with special dietary needs, and The Rice Stuff podcast has those responsible on the latest episode, the big 4-0.
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USDA to Survey Farmers' Planting Intentions for 2022
As the 2022 crop production season begins, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will contact approximately 1,100 Louisiana producers to determine their plans for the upcoming growing season.
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Kellogg Announces Regenerative Ag Program For Lower Mississippi Basin Rice Farmers
More than half of the world's population relies on rice as a primary source of nourishment. Yet, rice production is responsible for an estimated 12% of total global methane emissions, a greenhouse gas that is 20 times more potent than carbon dioxide.
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LSU AgCenter Low-Glycemic Rice Shows Promise for Diabetics
For people interested in keeping their blood sugar levels in check, they now have a new tool thanks to rice developed at the LSU AgCenter Rice Research Station in Crowley.
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Rice Farmers Face Turbulent 2020
U.S. agricultural commodity prices have been on the rebound, but at least one – rice – is still in a turbulent patch, USA Rice President and CEO Betsy Ward said during the Arkansas Rice Farmers and Arkansas Rice Council annual meeting held Tuesday (Feb. 8) in Jonesboro.
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US Ag Exports Hit Record Level in 2021
The U.S. exported $177 billion worth of agricultural commodities in 2021, firmly besting the record in 2014 by about 15% and overshadowing 2020 totals by 18%, according to new data released by the Commerce Department.
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Louisiana Producer Named Rice Farmer Of The Year
USA Rice had a prominent presence at the 25th Annual National Conservation Systems Rice and Cotton Conference (Con-Till) held at the Red Wolf Convention Center here January 31 through February 2.
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Weed Management with Herbicides in Short Supply
2022 is shaping up to be an interesting year from a weed management perspective. Supply chain issues coupled with expanding herbicide resistance could make this season especially challenging when it comes to weed control.
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USDA Announces Partnership to Ease Port Congestion and Restore Disrupted Shipping Services to U.S. Grown Agricultural Commodities
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced plans to increase capacity at the Port of Oakland in Oakland, California and improve service for shippers of U.S. grown agricultural commodities.
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Feasting on Agriculture: Kary’s Roux Cajun Style Boneless Chicken & Sausage Gumbo
The day started at the rice farm of Michael Fruge, and ended with a hot bowl of gumbo from Ross LaFleur of Kary’s Roux.
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Agricultural Rice Exports Making Lake Charles a Major Player Internationally
The Port of Lake Charles has become an international hotspot for one specific export, as tons of rice are being shipped out of the port and involves hundreds of stake holders here in the United States.
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Louisiana Grower Meetings Fill the Calendar
Grower groups throughout Louisiana rice country hold their annual meetings when winter weather keeps them out of the fields. They gather to hear about the latest industry news and research, catch up on local events, and enjoy a meal with family members who provide support throughout the growing and harvest seasons.
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LSU AgCenter Researchers Awarded Grants Totaling $1.5 million
LSU AgCenter researchers have recently been awarded three U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture grants totaling more than $1.5 million to study diseases and pests destructive to some of the state’s most important crops — rice, sugarcane and soybeans.
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