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Rice is an economically important crop in the USA and Brazil, whereas it is a staple food in parts of Central and South Americas. Rice production practices vary greatly across the region due in part to different agroclimatic conditions. The majority of rice grown in the USA is irrigated, while rainfed rice is common in South America. Nevertheless, irrigation water is becoming an increasingly scarce resource. Rice breeding programs in the Americas have been actively developing varieties with improved agronomic, yield, and quality characteristics. Several advancements have been made in soil-test-based fertilization and nutrient management. Pest management is a constant challenge faced by rice growers annually, causing enormous losses in yield and quality. Weeds such as Echinochloa spp. and Oryza sativa, diseases such as Magnaporthe oryzae and Rhizoctonia solani, and insects such as Oryzophagus …