Videos How Did Rice Become a Staple Crop? Scott Admin posted on 1 year ago — updated on 1 second ago 207 views Rice is a staple crop around the world, but how did that come to be? And what's actually the difference between all the rice varieties you find in stores? history rice pbs foods PBS Food Scott Follow Author, educator, musician, dancer and all around creative type. Founder of "The Happy Now" website and the online jewelry store "Silver and Sage".