USA Rice members in DC attend the reception at Cuban Embassy

WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, the Cuban Embassy hosted an event commemorating U.S. and Cuba agricultural relations. Cuban Ambassador to the U.S. Lianys Torres Rivera welcomed guests including Rep. Maxine Waters of California, Ranking Member on the House Financial Services Committee, and USA Rice members PJ Haynie III, Meryl Kennedy-Farr, and John Owen to the evening reception. Their participation underscored USA Rice's commitment to normalizing trade relations and expanding opportunities for U.S.-origin rice exports to the island nation. In her opening remarks, Ambassador Torres Rivera spoke of the strength and unity of the Cuban people in overcoming adversity in the face of recent natural disasters, emphasizing the pressing need for international cooperation to ensure food security there. She emphasized that amidst these challenges, access to quality and stable food sources is more critical than ever. Paul Johnson, president of the U.S. Agricultural Coalition for Cuba, ...