Around Washington

House Groups Trumpet Trade at House Hearing Agri-Pulse

The hearing on the "Importance of Trade to U.S. Agriculture" was held as negotiators continue work on two major trade agreements: the T-TIP and the TPP, which is seen as much closer to completion. Some say that to accomplish either, Congress needs to pass Trade Promotion Authority, which would give the president the ability to submit a deal to Congress for an up-or-down, amendment-free vote

Around the Country

March 19 Rice Outlook and Farm Bill Q&A Webinar Delta Farm Press

Today, Nathan Childs, Agricultural Economist, USDA Economic Research Service, will be the primary presenter discussing the U.S. and Global Rice Outlook.

Around the World

Thai Court to Try Ex-Leader Yingluck Wall Street Journal

The case revolves around a contentious rice subsidy that Ms. Yingluck's government designed in 2011 to buy up grain from Thai farmers at up to double the market price and then hoard it in large warehouses in an attempt to drive up global prices.

Health and Nutrition

Make Rice Pudding Without a Recipe New York Times

Video that shows how to make three variations of rice pudding, all without a recipe.

White Rice, Brown Rice or Red Rice: Which One is the Healthiest? NDTV Food

Rice is not an enemy of the weight related goals that you are trying to achieve - inadequate knowledge about this food item is.