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Becker County man charged for illegally harvesting wild rice speaks with Valley News Live

BECKER COUNTY, MINN. (Valley News Live) - Two men are facing a handful of charges for illegally harvesting wild rice in Becker County. One of the men spoke with Valley News Live on Wednesday, October ...
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Tiny pests are destroying American rice fields. It's another hit for farmers

This Texas rice plant is infested with rice delphacids, a pest that decimated crops last year. An invasive insect called the rice delphacid was a major problem for some farmers in 2025. With low ...