USA – New Rice Research
Developing a new rice variety that is high-yielding, disease resistant and has excellent milling quality takes patience and perseverance.
USA – Rice farms receive federal help to provide waterbird habitat
The program also encourages other practices throughout the year, such as building nesting islands for birds in the middle of rice fields.
USA – Acreage report, global events impacting crop prices
Long-grain rice harvested acreage has increased over the previous five years
USA – LSU Rice Research Station enjoys good weather, crowds for field day
The field day drew more than 500 farmers and industry members to the station.
USA – Could Subsurface Drip-Irrigated Rice Work?
Project participants all hope to see yield improvements, despite reducing overall water use.
USA – Local farmers take part in rice farm research tour
The scientists discussed variety development updates, the control of weeds, fertilization along with insects and diseases.
USA – State’s rice planters beat clock
Last year, Arkansas farmers planted about 1.39 million acres of rice and a planting of 1.7 million acres is expected this year.
USA – Advancing rice varieties to feed burgeoning world
Rice breeders are trying to develop higher yielding and more sustainable crops called ‘Next Generation Super Crops’ or ‘Green Super Rice.’
USA – WASDE: U.S. Rice Production Could Rise to Highest Level Since 2010/2011
Total global rice consumption is forecast at 480.5 million tons, up 2.1 million tons from the previous year’s revised level and a record.
New resource for managing the Mexican rice borer
A study suggest that the insect could cause more than $40 million a year losses in the worst case.