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Rice Physiology, Products, and Critical Steps Associated with Postharvest Operations in Southern Florida
AG438/SS-AGR-438by Jehangir H. Bhadha, Sangeeta Mukhopadhyay, Charlene Andrews, and Matthew VanWeeldenSeptember 23, 2019
Trends in Florida Rice Production and Varieties
SS653/SL439 by Jehangir H. Bhadha, Luigi Trotta, Daniel Cavazos and Matthew VanWeeldenApril 12, 2023Rice production in the Everglades Agriculture Area (EAA) of Florida dates back nearly seven decades. For a brief period in the 1950s about 2,000 acres of rice was grown in the EAA. Rice was reintroduced in the EAA in 1977 after it was demonstrated that rice could be successfully incorporated into the sugarcane production cycle during the fallow period. This fact sheet provides a history of rice production in Florida and information about rice varieties grown in Florida.
Related IFAS Blog Posts
Grocery Shopping for Your Health: Rice, pasta, and other grains
November 5th, 2021In our last post in the “Grocery Shopping for Your Health” series, we focused on nuts, peanuts, and peanut butter. Today, we move on to rice, pasta and other grains. Pasta is one of those fast, inexpensive and easy meals to prepare, especially if you don’t have the time or desire to make your own […]
September is National Rice Month
Mike LoizzoSeptember 2nd, 2020We 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 (EAA). Producers grow it in rotation with sugar cane, which helps with improving soil quality in those fields. “Cultivating rice […]
Project Pantry: Chicken Fried Rice
Samantha KennedyApril 13th, 2020Do you love chicken fried rice? Make your own! This simple recipe is quick and delicious and can be on the table in no time with just a few ingredients. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or Sesame oil 3 cups cooked brown rice ½ cup chopped onion 1 cup frozen vegetables, thawed 2 tablespoons soy […]
