With organic rice in demand, scientists to help farmers improve production
Tuesday, October 20, 2015 - 15:00
in Mathematics & Economics
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. Now a multi-state team of scientists with a track record of battling pests is working toward the goal of making organic rice profitable for farmers and more available for consumers.