Half will be reserved for short and medium grain, and half for long grain - to ensure opportunities for access for all types. A second rice-specific benefit negotiated was the reservation of 50 percent of the short and medium grain rice for the private sector and 10 percent of the long grain. Again, a portion of the tariff-rate quota will be reserved for the private sector. The Senate is expected to approve PNTR for China in a vote next month. Terpstra said USA Rice will continue its support, working with a coalition of agricultural organizations.
Associate members cover virtually the entire marketing and distribution channels for U.S. rice.
The USA Rice Council, the U.S. Rice Producers' Group and the Rice Millers' Association are charter members of the USA Rice Federation.