In my most recent post about “rice world,” I gave a quick view of my visit at the International Rice Research Institute. Since I was going there with a couple of PhDs in plant breeding, I anticipated meeting with scientists (which was exactly what happened in a few other Los Banos institutes)! But I was in for a surprise and… Read More
How many kinds of rice do you know?
It’s amazing to me how many kinds of rice there are. I racked my brain trying to think of the ones I could name last week & came up REALLY SHORT! Long-grain rice is probably what I know best cause it’s what most of the farmers I know grow. Varieties like cypress, some of the new ones that carry the… Read More
Deserving of Philanthropy Dollars — Gates Foundation Supports IRRI
This past week I’ve seen a lot of talk about philanthropic efforts different companies are engaged in. I’m very proud of the work my company is doing in supporting the education of rice & wheat breeders — these two crops provide a significant part of the diets of many of the world’s poor. We also have an incredible project in… Read More