Rice Farming A One Grower Publication

Each year, The Fertilizer Institute recognizes 4R Advocates, five pairs of retailers and farmers who are making 4R Nutrient Stewardship a priority in their operations. These partners get it, 4R Farming makes sense economically and environmentally. And that’s why The ... Read More »

Combination seed treatments help reduce damage and increase yields, but you must plan ahead. • By Vicky Boyd, Editor • As the number of row rice acres increases, so does the potential for infestations and damage by billbugs — inch-long ... Read More »

Reduced pyrethroid efficacy against rice stink bugs prompts call for strict adherence to IPM. • By Vicky Boyd, Editor • For the past two seasons, University of Arkansas entomologists have documented a concerning decline in the efficacy of a popular ... Read More »

Back in the 1970s, Fram oil filters ran a series of TV commercials touting how a little prevention, in the form of a regular oil change and oil filter, helped ward off costly engine repairs. The take-home message: “You can ... Read More »

Expected acreage reductions should yield a manageable crop that will help support prices • By Kurt Guidry • With rice planting continuing to move forward, the number of acres ultimately planted will likely be important to the overall price picture ... Read More »

• By Vicky Boyd, Editor • Despite delays caused by permitting and rain, Northern California rice producer and fifth-generation farmer Bill Weller finally began realizing his dream of producing farm-to-glass craft beers in his own brewery in January. The 40-barrel ... Read More »