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ScienceDaily: Organic rice is increasingly desired by U.S. consumers, but farmers know that growing the grain chemically free can mean providing a feast for insects, diseases and weeds. That's why the U.S. Department of Agriculture has put $1 million on a multi-state team of scientists with a track record of battling pests toward the goal of making organic rice profitable for farmers and more available for consumers. The grant also establishes the first Center of Excellence for organic rice research in the U.S.......
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With organic rice in demand, scientists to help farmers improve production
Posted by Washington Post: Juliet Eilperin on October 20th, 2015
Posted in Water Conservation