2 chapters across the catalog
A rice farmer from Northern California donates and requests karma for his wife's upcoming delivery of twins. This leads to a discussion about rice production in Texas and California. A Dutch listener, Benjamin Verneuil, compliments Adam Curry's imitation of the Dutch accent and requests several show jingles.
Japanese Rice Ducks, Pesticide Alternatives, Canada Geese
In Japan, rice farmers are using ducks as a systematic alternative to pesticides and manual labor. The ducks clear weeds, eat insects, and fertilize the soil with their waste before being harvested for meat at the end of the season.
