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Rice contribution to greenhouse gas production

October 24, 2012
I recently read an interesting article that forecasts the production of greenhouse gases (GHG) from ricelands by the end of the 21st century1. The authors used data from 63 studies conducted in 30 different locations in 8 different countries.
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Waterbird Habitat Enhancement Program

September 20, 2012
In 2011, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) developed a program to assist rice producers adopt and apply conservation practices to provide and maintain shallow water wetlands, mudflats, nesting islands, and other associated wildlife structures that provide for seasonal or year-round b...
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High temperatures and rice

August 14, 2012
In the past few days we've seen some unusual high temperatures in the Sacramento Valley, and looks like the hot weather is going to continue for a few more days.
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