When a system works, there is little reason to change and many reasons to stick with success; any change in that system is ...

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Thousands of farmers and their families across Nepal celebrated an annual paddy festival by planting rice, splashing in the muddy fields and enjoying a special feast. The ...

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This Texas rice plant is infested with rice delphacids, a pest that decimated crops last year. An invasive insect called the rice delphacid was a major problem for some farmers in 2025. With low ...

New research shows rice seeds can sense the sound of rain and grow faster. Raindrops create pressure waves that trigger ...