A paddy field (or paddy) is a flooded field of arable land used for growing semiaquatic crops, most notably rice and taro. It originates from the Neolithic rice-farming cultures of the Yangtze River …

After harvest, farmers put a shallow flood on their rice fields. Winter-flooded rice fields improve and enhance vital wildlife habitats by providing food and foraging for migratory and wintering fowl.

Oct 7, 2025 · More than 90 percent of the world’s rice is grown in Asia, principally in China, India, Indonesia, and Bangladesh, with smaller amounts grown in Japan, Pakistan, and various …

Rice production is the fourth largest among cereals in the United States, after corn, wheat, and sorghum. Of the country's row crop farms, rice farms are the most capital-intensive and have …

4 days ago · MSU AgBioResearch scientist Bruno Basso was recently awarded the Soil Science Research Award from the Soil Science Society of America. An exciting new project launched …

A rice field, at its most fundamental, resembles a vast, shimmering expanse of shallow water, meticulously divided into terraced or level plots, reflecting the sky above.

Aug 3, 2019 · While northern Vietnam is famous for its terraced rice fields, most of Vietnam’s rice is actually produced in the south. The Mekong Delta, known as the “rice bowl of Vietnam,” is …

Oct 22, 2014 · A staple found all over the world, rice is grown everywhere from Minnesota to Myanmar. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), …

1 day ago · Rice fields, while essential for global food security, have significant environmental drawbacks. They are major contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, particularly methane, …

Aug 8, 2025 · Explore Vietnam’s rice fields from Northern (Sapa, Pu Luong, Ninh Binh) to the Southern (Mekong Delta...). See harvest seasons, top photo spots & join authentic local tours.