Colombia – Colombia rice growers saved from ruin after being told not to plant their crop
Farmers given radical advice following a drought warning by scientists using a computer data tool that reaped a UN reward.
USA – Wild rice harvesting a time-honored tradition
Today the tribes still collect wild rice and help manage harvest of the valuable crop.
USA – Dry year means smooth sailing for rice growers, if they had water
Some growers, including those who receive water from Glenn-Colusa Irrigation District, received 75 percent of their normal water supply this year.
USA – Goodyear looks to rice waste to improve tire performance
Silica improves what is called rolling resistance, meaning vehicles need less energy to move and therefore burn less fuel. It also improves traction on wet pavement.
USA – Drought prompts experiments with rice straw
Typically considered an inexpensive, low-quality livestock feed, rice straw is getting special treatment this year, as more growers experiment with new ways of baling it to try to retain more of its nutritional quality.