Hacker News with Generative AI: Rice

High Levels of Arsenic Found in Rice Sold Across the U.S. (delish.com)
We’re still reeling from the news that a common ingredient in energy drinks has been linked to blood cancer, and now, a new report has raised concerns about arsenic levels in rice sold across the United States. It can feel overwhelming to keep up with food safety news these days.
Food Safety, Health, Arsenic, Rice
11 points by LopRabbit 3 days ago | 12 comments
Chile develops a rice variety that doesn't need to be drowned (france24.com)
A cold, dry part of Chile might not sound like the best place to grow rice, a famously thirsty grain that thrives in tropical conditions.
Agriculture, Chile, Rice, Climate Change
6 points by ofou 13 days ago | 0 comments
The 'king of poisons' is building up in rice (grist.org)
As the planet heats up, this popular process of growing rice is becoming increasingly more dangerous for the millions of people worldwide that eat the grain regularly, according to research published Wednesday in the journal Lancet Planetary Health.
Climate Change, Food Safety, Health, Rice, Agriculture
8 points by libpcap 33 days ago | 1 comments
Japan plans to sell rice from emergency stockpiles to cut prices (japantimes.co.jp)
Japan plans to release some of its rice stockpiles reserved for emergency use in response to record domestic prices for the grain.
Japan, Rice, Food Prices, Government Policy, Emergency Stockpiles
21 points by Pamar 109 days ago | 11 comments
Why has Japan been hit with rice shortages despite normal crops? (mainichi.jp)
Japan, Rice, Food Shortages, Agriculture
142 points by rntn 269 days ago | 177 comments