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The Rice Stuff

During each episode, your hosts Michael and Lesley will explore the world of U.S.-grown rice through the eyes of the people who know it best – farmers, millers, researchers, marketers, exporters and end-users. Whether it"s amazing achievements in sustainability and conservation, exciting promotional strategies, or innovative technology, we"ll get deep into the weeds to tell the story of U.S. rice. Whether you"re a seasoned ag industry professional or just looking to learn more about the rice in

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#45 Imposters Among Us

The Rice Stuff ·

2022/05/10

Rice pretenders invaded supermarket shelves, establishing a beachhead with minced cauliflower. Now chickpeas, lentils, peas, and other assorted not rice things have joined in. If they didn’t call themselves “rice” we would be cool. But they do, so we aren’t. We taste test some rice pretenders and are joined by Chris Galen from the National Milk Producers Federation who shares his wisdom, gained from weathering the decades long, all-out assault on real milk from nuts, plants, and other non-lactating

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#44 Rice Breeding for Latin America

The Rice Stuff ·

2022/04/26

Combined, the countries of Latin America are the second largest export market for U.S. rice. Changes in consumer preference and U.S. quality (real and perceived) has put U.S. rice behind. But many are working hard to respond to customer demands. Enter rice breeders Dr. Adam Famoso and Raul Guerra from the LSU AgCenter and Sarah Moran, vice president of international for USA Rice. Michael and Lesley also somehow bring it around to Oreos, Kraft Mac & Cheese, and Classic Coke. It’s what they do. With

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#43 Climate Change – Part Three of Five – Policy

The Rice Stuff ·

2022/04/12

Part 3 of our Climate Change series looks at climate policy. In this episode we’re joined by Steve Dyokas, Senior Advisor in the State Department’s Office of Global Change, to talk about the global AIM for Climate initiative. We talk about climate-smart commodities with Robert Bonnie, USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation. And Arkansas rice farmer Mark Isbell offers a grower perspective on what he thinks makes good climate ag policy. With special guests: Steven Dyokas, Senior

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#42 All About Mexico

The Rice Stuff ·

2022/03/22

The United States and Mexico have a very special trade relationship – especially when it comes to U.S.-grown rice. In this episode, USA Rice Director of International Promotion Asiha Grigsby comes in to talk about the top export market for our rice, including consumer perceptions and what her team is doing to influence them, obstacles and opportunities, and more. And somehow Michael and Lesley bring it around to large Japanese mascots. Hosted by: Michael Klein and Lesley Dixon

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#41 Global Trade Update

The Rice Stuff ·

2022/03/08

War in Europe, continuing supply chain and logistics challenges, climate change, economic pressures, an absentee trade agenda from the Biden Administration, and more are making it difficult to be optimistic about anything—let alone rice—an export-dependent crop. USA Rice’s Sarah Moran and Peter Bachmann, who tag-team international issues for the industry, join Michael and Lesley to share their outlook on trouble spots and opportunities. To help Ukraine, consider these charities, rated A- or higher

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#40 Healthy Eating with High Protein, Low Glycemic...

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2022/02/22

People who need to control their blood sugar often give up rice. But thanks to a new variety with a low glycemic index, that may no longer be necessary. It’s also high in protein & delicious. Developed at the LSU AgCenter and grown in southern Illinois and southwestern Louisiana, the rice is marketed under the names Cahokia and Parish. The rice growers, Blake Gerard & Michael Fruge, join us, along with LSU’s Dr. Herry Utomo and nutritionist and registered dietitian Mandy Armentor to explain the

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#39 India: The 20 Million Metric Ton Tiger

The Rice Stuff ·

2022/02/08

India has become the largest exporter of rice in the world and by their own admission, they are not playing by the rules of fair trade. In this episode, USA Rice Chair and CEO of Supreme Rice Mill Bobby Hanks, USA Rice VP of International Trade Peter Bachmann, and ag trade expert Ben Conner of DTB AgriTrade explain India’s market-distorting schemes, what it means for the U.S. industry and other international competitors, and what they think the U.S. government should do about it. Hosted by: Michael

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#38 Value of University Extension Programs to the...

The Rice Stuff ·

2022/01/25

Ag extension offices and the specialists housed in them are among the most valuable assets any farmer can have. Tracing their roots back to clubs formed shortly after the American Revolution, today they use cutting-edge technology to help farmers with crops, sustainability, and profitability. Dr. Steve Linscombe welcomes three current extension specialists, Dr. Jarrod Hardke from Arkansas, Dr. Ronnie Levy from Louisiana, and California’s Dr. Bruce Linquist to explain what they do for the rice

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#37 Aromatic Rice Imports: Threat or Opportunity

The Rice Stuff ·

2022/01/11

Rice imports into the U.S. have been rising for years, driven primarily by jasmine from Thailand and basmati from India. Both premium varieties are grown in the U.S., but have the imports captured consumers’ imaginations? CoBank Lead Economist Tanner Ehmke and First Grain’s Milo Hamilton stop by to discuss their recent report, “Fragrant Rice: Opportunity or Threat for the U.S. Rice Industry?” Michael and Lesley ask them to unpack their findings and discuss the nature of optimism and pessimism

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#36 Export Headaches: Shipping, Labor, a Rigged...

The Rice Stuff ·

2021/12/21

As if rice doesn’t have enough problems, this export-dependent crop is dealing with unprecedented shipping and logistical woes. From ocean freighters gaming a system they created, to truck weights and limited working hours in port, it’s a wonder the industry is surviving. Peter Friedmann, Executive Director of the Agriculture Transportation Coalition and Chris Crutchfield, President & CEO of American Commodity Company and newly appointed member of the National Shipper’s Advisory Committee, break it

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#35 2021 Rice Award Winners

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2021/12/14

We celebrate excellence with Josefine Sedler, the Grand Prize Winner of the National Rice Month Video Scholarship Contest, sponsored by American Commodity Company. We talk with the winners of the Rice Awards presented at the 2021 USA Rice Outlook Conference by Rice Farming Magazine, Horizon Ag, and USA Rice: Rice Farmer of the Year, Nicole Montna Van Vleck; Rice Industry Award winner Dr. Qiming Shao; and Rice Lifetime Achievement Award honoree Dr. Kent McKenzie. See Josefine’s video Hosted by:

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#34 U.S. Rice Goes to School

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2021/11/23

School nutrition programs rely on U.S.-grown rice for a lot of reasons – versatility, shelf stability, wholesomeness, and perhaps most important, student acceptance! Chef Brenda Wattles, RDN, programs as much rice as she can for the largest school district in Idaho where she consults and helps develop 25,000 nutritious meals every day. Chef Brenda joins Michael and Lesley and Cameron Jacobs to talk recipes, nutrition, and supply chain challenges facing the people responsible for feeding our kids

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#33 Climate Change - Part Two of Five - Agronomy

The Rice Stuff ·

2021/11/09

Part 2 of our Climate Change series looks at agronomy and climate. In this episode we’re joined by Arkansas rice farmer Jim Whitaker and USDA Research Agronomist Dr. Arlene Adviento-Borbe to share their vast knowledge on the subject. From experiencing severe weather to the importance of cover crops and the USDA Climate Hubs, Jim and Arlene have great insight and advice for growers. Dr. Steve Linscombe also weighs in on the very real threats climate change poses to growers. See

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#32 The 84th International Rice Festival

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2021/10/26

Every October, tens of thousands of people converge on Crowley, Louisiana to celebrate rice at the International Rice Festival. Michael traveled to the 84th festival to take it all in – parades, music, the crowning of the Chef de Riz, frog jumping, the crowning of the 84th International Rice Festival Queen, and more. In this episode he reports on his experiences judging one of the cooking contests, interviews two Queen contest judges, three queens, & the 2021 Rice Farmer of the Year, Phillip

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#31 Sitting Down with Chef Hari Cameron

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2021/10/12

James Beard nominated chef and restaurateur Hari Cameron, a great friend to U.S.-grown rice, joins the podcast to talk about restaurants, how he got into cooking, what he considers when he’s developing a recipe, what the USA Rice Foodservice Farm & Mill Tour meant to him and other chefs, food trends, and a new exciting project he’s working on. He also shares his thoughts on how foodservice is portrayed in movies and on TV, and the kitchen appliances nobody should be without. Hosted by: Michael Klein

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#30 Climate Change - Part One of Five - The Science

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2021/09/28

We’re doing a multi-episode deep dive into climate change. For this episode we’re joined by meteorologist, journalist, and author Bob Henson who will explain the science of climate change. We’ll talk about climate versus weather, how weather patterns are changing, the Texas cold wave, hurricanes, strategies of mitigation and adaptation, how climate change is impacting supply chains, and more. Bob’s book is “The Thinking Person’s Guide to Climate Change” and you can follow him on Twitter

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#29 The Importance of Research to the U.S. Rice Industry

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2021/09/14

Research is vitally important to the rice industry – so much so farmers, millers, & merchants pay for it themselves. Dr. Steve Linscombe, who knows rice research better than anyone, sits down with some of the most respected names in rice research: Drs. Dustin Harrell, Kent McKenzie, and Bob Scott, to talk about the impact research has had on the U.S. rice industry. California rice farmer Kim Gallagher also joins the podcast to share what research has done for her farm, her family, and her state

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#28 Grab Bag: A Scholarship, Whole Grain Consumption,...

The Rice Stuff ·

2021/08/24

USA Rice’s Deborah Willenborg launches the 2021 National Rice Month scholarship contest that distributes more than $10,000 to high school seniors; Kelly Toups, head of nutrition for Oldways, shares new findings about consumers, whole grains, diets, and what it all means for rice; and we check in with Jay Vroom, Senior Advisor to the Farm Journal Foundation about the Voice of the Farmer Garden in Washington, DC and the rice he’s growing there. More info: Reel Rice Contest, Oldways, and Farm Journal

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#27 Taxes & The Ag Economy

The Rice Stuff ·

2021/08/10

Ever since Ben Franklin remarked that “in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes,” the government has been tinkering with the tax code and taxpayers have been trying to survive. A new study found proposed changes to the U.S. tax code could have a devastating impact on U.S. farms. The author, Dr. Bart Fischer, formerly chief economist for the House Ag Committee and now co-director of the Agricultural & Food Policy Center at Texas A&M University and an assistant professor, joins us to

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#26 Countries in Crisis: Haiti & Iraq

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2021/07/27

The top destination for U.S. milled rice is Haiti, where an assassinated president and civil unrest have led to some of the worst violence in decades, including the theft of hundreds of thousands of dollars of rice and other commodities. USA Rice’s consultant, Christine Coupet Jacques, joins the podcast from Haiti to discuss. Sarah Moran is also back to weigh in and discuss another reliable market that has been turned upside down recently; Iraq, an oil-dependent economy hamstrung by the global

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