Rice

article Apr. 25, 2013

Scientific paper on lead contamination in rice withdrawn

A scientific paper that gained global headlines about high levels of lead in rice has been withdrawn due to flaws. The study was never verified or peer reviewed.
News May 13, 2013

USA Rice calls for full liberalization of US-EU rice trade

Market access to the EU has long been constrained by a complex mix of rice import duties and country-specific concessions, and U.S. sales have never recovered from the effects of the Liberty Link contamination of the commercial long-grain supply in 2006.
News Apr. 25, 2013

Scientific paper on lead contamination in rice withdrawn

A scientific paper that gained global headlines about high levels of lead in rice has been withdrawn due to flaws. The study was never verified or peer reviewed.
News Apr. 23, 2013

USA Rice scholarships — $8,500 in awards available

High school seniors in the 2013-14 school year from rice-growing counties in Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Texas are eligible to apply for scholarships.
News Apr. 17, 2013

Rice findings will boost trait selection

New rice findings could help breeders select for traits from among 18,000 rice samples.
News Apr. 12, 2013

GM rice importers arrested in Turkey

Turkey has arrested three rice importers, alleging that rice imported by these firms and placed on the Turkish market contains unapproved genetically modified (GM) traits.
Video Apr. 10, 2013

WHEP program a win-win for rice, birds

Rice producers and waterbird enthusiasts in California are utilizing a Natural Resources Conservation Service Program for commercial rice production and a habitat for migratory birds in the Sacramento and northern San Joaquin valleys. Western Farm Press Editor Cary Blake learns about the Waterbird Habitat Enhancement Program from Tim Hermansen, a NRCS wildlife biologist in Colusa, Calif.
Article Apr. 8, 2013

WHEP program a win-win for California rice, waterbirds

Participating landowners in the NRCS Waterbird Habitat Enhancement Program receive financial incentives to implement pro-wildlife habitat improvements on rice land which in turn can improve rice production.
Gallery Apr. 5, 2013

Photos: California rice, wildlife a win-win success

The California Natural Resources Conservation Service's Waterbird Habitat Enhancement Program helps rice growers improve the habitat for waterbirds.
Commentary Mar. 13, 2013

Golden rice battle only just beginning

Golden rice has become a lightning rod issue, with anti-GMO campaigners putting up fierce resistance to a crop that could save the lives of millions of children.
News Feb. 19, 2013

Aerobic rice production a profound advance

Rice is arguably the world’s most important food staple, and one reason for its popularity is that rice can be grown under flooded conditions that suppress weeds, making cultivation easier.
Commentary Feb. 11, 2013

U.S. rice trade with Cuba entangled with jailed American

Exporting U.S. rice to Cuba just can’t seem to get going. After importing U.S. rice in record numbers a few years back, Cuba’s imports of U.S. rice have now slowed to a trickle. Relations between the two countries have chilled considerably.
Video Jan. 28, 2013

Rice still a good fit in pet food, Cal Poly professor says

There’s a move in some circles to ban rice from dog food. That would be a mistake, Cal Poly University professor Dr. Oscar Chavez told participants at the USA Rice Outlook Conference in San Diego. Rice is a key ingredient in providing a balanced diet for dogs, he notes. He explained his arguments in an interview following a presentation at the conference.
Audio Jan. 17, 2013

China surprise: rice imports

There has been a surprisingly development in the world rice market as China is importing rice.
Commentary Jan. 16, 2013

Consumer Reports arsenic alarm still having an impact

The U.S. rice industry responded quickly to a Consumer Reports article on arsenic in rice, providing balance and accuracy to what was an ill-conceived and inclusive study. Consumer confidence in rice and rice products took a hit from the study, but is starting to recover.
Audio Jan. 10, 2013

What does 2013 hold for US rice growers?

For U.S. rice farmers 2013 may end up looking much like 2012. (Gary Crawford and Joe Glauber)
News Jan. 9, 2013

Demand for US rice increasing in Japan

U.S. medium-grain has been promoted in Japan as a new type of rice that can be used as an ingredient for various menu items. This concept is novel in Japan, where Japanese varieties of short-grain are consumed as a staple food.
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