After all, if the Japanese are afraid of American rice, it must be pretty darn good.

In the poll, 57 percent of the Japanese agreed with their leaders, rejecting American rice, even if it is cheaper.

The Japanese won't buy American rice because it tastes terrible.

Crops grown with the use of methamidophos include some Latin American rice.

Under the program, the Government said it would allow farmers to sell American rice and cotton at world market prices.

Those who are anxious to see what the risotto fuss is all about can start off with medium-grain American rice.

Today, most American rice is grown on higher ground in Texas and Arkansas.

For years, trade negotiators have been pressuring Japan to open its market to American rice.

It is expected 1.5 million tons of high-grade American rice will enter the market soon.

Last year Iraq bought 538,000 tons of American rice, worth about $180 million.