In the South American country of Suriname, the Maroon community is growing incredible, rare strains of rice made to flourish in the world's changing weather, The Guardian reported. The Maroons are ...

One can't squeeze blood from a turnip, but new research suggests that a bit of transgenic tweaking may make it possible to squeeze blood--or at least blood protein--from a grain of rice. In a study ...

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Scientists have done a study unlocking the secret to just how rice seeds might be able to survive when grown under water. The study identified a gene -- the AG1 gene -- that controls the availability ...

In Cambodia, farmers have been learning a new way to grow rice that uses fewer seeds but results in greater yields—all of which translates into more income for their families. Some farmers like Khek ...

LITTLE ROCK — Medium-grain rice is in short supply worldwide, and Arkansas farmers are scrambling to find seed so they can take advantage of that opportunity. Arkansas, the nation's No. 1 rice ...

Rice farmers in 13 counties are expected to benefit from a Sh700 million certified seeds programme that will help in the development of a sustainable production system. The five-year programme is a ...

There are as many ways to make rice as there are birds in the sky, but this is an especially tasty preparation. If you wish to vary this dish, don't add too many other whole spices. Instead vary the ...

Tang yuan are sticky rice balls, typically filled with sweet black sesame or red bean paste. During Chinese New Year, the dessert represents family unity, as tang yuan sounds like the term 团圆 (tuan ...