Vol. 13, Issue 42

In This Issue

• Monthly Rough Rice Vessel Loadings in Port of Lake Charles, Louisiana Contribute to Export Efforts
• Texas Rice Update
• Rumors on Short List for Clinton Ag Secretary Emerges

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In this issue:

• Increased Shipments of Rough Rice from the Port of Lake Charles, Louisiana Drawing Attention of Rice Farmers
• Market Update: USDA WASDE Report Reduces Total Supply, Mostly Long Grain
• New Rules Lift Cap On Cuban Cigar, Alcohol Purchases

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In this issue:

• Vietnam Suspends Rice Exports to US After Pesticide Violations
• Speaking of Vietnamese Rice.Remember 2013? How Your Memory?
• From the Desk of Dr. MO Way
• Rice Market Update

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In this issue:

• Colombia Peace Agreement Promises Major Impacts on Agriculture Production
• Congress passes Continuing Resolution through December
• From the Desk of Dr. MO Way
• Rice Market Update

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Details on USRPA™ positions can be viewed in the issues paper linked below.

In addition to Cuba trade liberalization, include current trade negotiations, opening rice trade with China, regulatory burdens such as the Clean Water rule, and Farm Bill implementation.

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In this issue:

• Rice Market & Technology Convention Returns to Beautiful Miami for 2017!
• Tillage Conference is Headed to Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 2017
• Rice Market Update: Â Farmers Reaching Lower Limits of Acceptable Pricing
• Senate Judiciary Questions Agribusiness Consolidation; Vilsack Testifies at Senate Ag

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Dwight Roberts, President and CEO, US Rice Producers Association | Delta Farm Press

The longtime debate on exporting milled versus rough rice continues and appears to be entering a new chapter. Going back to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with Mexico, then the Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) and more recent agreements like the treaty with Colombia, all tell a story.

As we enter what appears to be a new era in international trade, the U.S. rice farmer must ask himself, “Would I still be in business if there were no rough rice exports?”

Farmers were told that rough rice exports would cripple our domestic market and erode our infrastructure. Ask anyone in the wheat industry what happened to all those flour mills that used to export bagged flour. They closed and the U.S. became the largest exporter of wheat in the world.

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Find quick and easy recipe inspiration, perfect for any occasion, including healthy recipes, budget-friendly meals, vegetarian recipes, and more.

• 3 Tablespoons olive oil
• 3 Carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
• 4 Green onions, sliced
• 2 Large apples, unpeeled, cored and diced
• 3 Cups cooked brown rice
• 1/2 Cup craisins or raisins
• 12-ounce package slivered almonds, toasted Salt and pepper

Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat; add carrots and cook 5 minutes. Add onions and apples; cook 5 minutes. Stir in rice, craisins and almonds. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring frequently, until rice is heated through. Makes 6 servings.

• 1/2 lb bacon
• 1 lbground chicken livers
• 1 green bell pepper, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup parsley, minced

• 1/2 lb ground pork
• 1 large onion, finely diced
• 2 ribs celery, finely diced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 tsp ground thyme
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 5 cupscooked rice, at room temperature
• 4 green onions, including tops, minced

In a heavy Dutch oven, saute bacon, pork and livers until very brown. Let the meat stick to the skillet a bit before stirring. Add onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic and cook until they are wilted.

Add chicken broth, bay leaf, thyme, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Simmer for 30 minutes. Remove bay leaf. Add rice and toss the mixture until rice is hot. Stir in green onions and parsley. Adjust seasonings. (Serves 8 to 10)

This rice pudding is tasty and a very easy to make for breakfast or dessert. It is also gluten-free.

• 3 Cups cooked white rice
• 3 Cups whole milk*
• 1/2 Cup sugar
• 2 Cinnamon sticks
• 1 Teaspoon vanilla
• 4 Tablespoons butter
• Ground cinnamon (optional)

In large saucepan combine rice, milk, sugar, butter and cinnamon sticks. Cook, over medium heat until thick and creamy, about 20 to 25 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; discard cinnamon sticks; stir in vanilla. Sprinkle top with ground cinnamon, if desired. Serve warm or cold. Makes 6 servings. *low-fat milk may be used.