Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. TAMPA (BLOOM) – Rice, the unassuming grain, has earned its place as a kitchen cornerstone worldwide. Its versatility knows no ...

The first hybrid rice varieties developed in sub-Saharan Africa are yielding up to four times more than other improved varieties, say scientists, who are using web-based tools to identify the right ...

COTONOU, BENIN (21 May 2010)—As part of a redoubled effort to stave off future food crises by bringing Africa's rice production in line with its rapidly growing consumption, scientists have announced ...

Rice comes in many different shapes, sizes, textures, and aromas, and can be used in many different ways. In this simple guide, you'll learn about 16 most common rice types, their unique ...

Rice is a popular pantry staple the world over, eaten by over half the global population. While its nutritional values are often overshadowed by debates over its calorie and carbohydrate content, the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Know your sticky rice from your jasmine rice. Valentin Lupu/Getty Images Rice is a staple around the world, prepared and enjoyed ...

To most of the world, rice connotes Asia and the vast agriculture of Far Eastern river deltas. Indeed, humanity's second major crop is from Asia, and 90 percent of it—the main source of calories for 2 ...