In Rice
Newly discovered plant gene could boost phosphorus intake
Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have discovered an important gene in plants that could help agricultural crops collaborate better ...
Using Weedy Rice Traits to Boost Cultivated Rice Yields
US – Genetic traits in weedy rice may someday be used to develop sturdy, high-yield varieties of cultivated rice that ...
Bangladesh Rice Production Forecast at Record High
BANGLADESH – Harvesting of the 2014 Aman season rice crop is expected to start in early November and continue until ...
South Korea Rice Forecast at Similar Level to Last Year’s Near-average Output
SOUTH KOREA – Harvesting of the 2014 rice crop is almost complete. FAO forecasts the 2014 rice production (in paddy ...
2014 China Cereal Harvest Forecast At Record Level
CHINA – Harvesting of the 2014 early double rice crop was completed at the end of July, while that of ...
El Nino to Impact Americas, Australia, India, China this Summer
ANALYSIS – An El Nino weather event is forecast to develop which should create ideal growing crop conditions in the ...
Beneficial Compounds in Whole-grain Rice Varieties Determined
US – The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists and cooperators have provided knowledge about the chemical composition and potential ...
Doane Conference: China, US Farm Bill, Production Agriculture
ANALYSIS – The 2012 Doane Outlook conference focused on global trends, policy and production agriculture, writes Sarah Mikesell, TheCropSite senior ...