China – Modified rice may help combat China’s smog problem, scientists claim

Source: South China Morning Post 12/06/2015 – Mainland scientists claim to have found a way to change the genetic make-up of a popular type of rice, which could require less fertiliser and thus help the environment.   Chinese rice, especially the japonica subspecies  grown in northern provinces like Heilongjiang  province, requires the heavy use of fertilisers…

USA – USA Rice Federation National Rice Month Scholarship Program open to Arkansas students

Source: Stuttgart Daily Leader 02/06/2015 – Dow AgroSciences continues its commitment to the agriculture industry by sponsoring the USA Rice Federation National Rice Month Scholarship Program, expanding the opportunity from students in U.S.-rice producing counties to students in all U.S. rice-producing states.   High school graduates in the 2015-16 school year are encouraged to apply for…