Arkansas produces roughly 50 percent of the rice that is grown in the United States with about 1.5 million acres under cultivation. Producers rely heavily on highly-skilled H-2A visa workers from South Africa. So, it sent shock waves throughout the…
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Think Rice Road Trip Passing Through Little Rock Sept. 27
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleUSA Rice, the rice industry’s trade organization, wants people to start thinking about rice. And they’re getting people’s attention in a big way. To raise awareness about the value of rice, USA Rice has launched the Think Rice Road Trip,…
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Anheuser-Busch Joins Forces with USA Rice to Strengthen American Rice Industry
by News Releaseby News ReleaseAnheuser-Busch and USA Rice announced on Friday a major new investment in water efficiency, rice-land preservation and wildlife protection through the Rice Stewardship Partnership. Rice has been one of the four natural ingredients in many Anheuser-Busch beers since Adolphus Busch first…