Tag: rice

September is National Rice Month

Posted: September 2, 2020

We set aside September to celebrate National Rice Month. While it is a minor crop in Florida, it still plays an important role. The vast majority of rice grown is in the Everglades Agricultural Area… Read More

Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS Research

Tags: Everglades Agricultural Area, Jehangir Bhadha, rice, Soil and Water Sciences, Soil and Water Sciences Department

September is National Rice Month; Florida should celebrate this homegrown crop

rice field with young rice plants growing

by SWS

Posted: September 19, 2019

by Jehangir “Jango” Bhadha When you think of rice production, what is the first thing that comes to mind? The rice paddy fields of China, perhaps? China is by far the largest producer – and… Read More

Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research

Tags: Everglades Agricultural Area, Jehangir Bhadha, rice, Soil and Water Sciences, Soil and Water Sciences Department

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