"USA Rice has been showcasing U.S. rice at the ATO booth during the Foodex show for the last three years," said USA Rice's Bill Farmer.  "This year we decided to do something different and partner with Alaska Seafood to maximize the promotional impact for both of us."

 

Two menus using U.S. rice and Alaska salmon were served to more than 400 food industry representatives who visited the booth.  The first was an Alaskan salmon Cal-Bowl with avocado and mango sauce, and the second was a U.S. medium grain rice salad with Alaska smoked salmon.

 

Farmer added, "The food reps were interested in the pairing of rice and salmon, and gave high marks for taste and quality of the ingredients.  This was a good opportunity to promote new usages and menu ideas for U.S. medium grain rice while collaborating with the ATO and another U.S. cooperator to promote a good image for our products."

 

Contact:  Jim Guinn (703) 236-1474

Bob Redding (l) on behalf of southern peanut farmers and USA Rice's Ben Mosely tell it like it is

WASHINGTON, DC - Yesterday the House Committee on Agriculture conducted a bi-partisan staff briefing in advance of the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management hearing on the status of farm bill implementation next week.  

 

The briefing focused on the importance of the farm safety net and specific implementation issues for each of the commodities represented.

 

The House briefing included presentations from USA Rice as well as the National Corn Growers Association, the National Cotton Council, the Southern Peanut Farmers Federation, the National Sorghum Producers, American Soybean Association, and the National Association of Wheat Growers.

 

"I was pleased with the attendance and the good questions from the group that show not only a good understanding of the issues, but also a strong commitment to agriculture," said Mosely. 

 

Contact: Lydia Holmes (703) 236-1440