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Scientists at Mississippi State are part of a multi-institutional, $10-million effort to improve the sustainability and profitability of rice farming in the face of climate change. “Because of our interdisciplinary expertise and MSU’s facilities, we are developing genetic mapping tools...

⋅ BY V. TODD MILLER ⋅ Feral hogs are a nuisance in many areas of the United States, causing billions of dollars in damage. They are reported in 35 states with a population of approximately nine million hogs causing billions...

⋅ BY JOHN LOVETT ⋅ Struvite, the same substance that makes up kidney stones and irritates sewage plant operators, could be an effective alternative to using a limited supply of mined phosphate for crop fertilizer. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture,...

⋅ BY JOHN LOVETT ⋅ UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS SYSTEM DIVISION OF AGRICULTURE Farmers and agricultural aviators may be able to reduce herbicide drift by making simple adjustments, according to a recently published study. The study, published in Nature’s “Scientific Reports” journal late...

BASF has donated $20,000 to Feeding America to help those in need following a series of tornadoes that recently devastated communities across the state of Mississippi. In addition, the company is matching employee donations to disaster relief organizations contributing...

Last week, the House Agriculture Committee held a listening session in Waco, Texas, to get stakeholder input as it prepares for the upcoming farm bill. Dr. Thomas Wynn attended on behalf of USRPA and advocated for greater assistance for...

⋅ BY DAVID MITCHELL ⋅ Crop and livestock farms throughout Georgia are in a perpetual exchange of ideas and innovations to solve challenges that have tangible impacts on the state’s—and the country’s—food supply. But these concerns aren’t relegated to the southeast...

Arkansan honored with prestigious rice award. ⋅ BY RYAN McGEENEY ⋅ A national body of rice researchers has awarded the Distinguished Service Award to Bob Scott, senior associate vice president – Extension for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. In his...

Keith Shelton honored as 2022 Rice Consultant of the Year Keith Shelton, the 2022 Rice Consultant of the Year, was honored at an awards reception at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis. Shelton owns and operates Shelton Consulting Service Inc. in...

Louisiana governor said farmers have ‘special responsibility’ to protect resources. ⋅ BY OLIVIA McCLURE ⋅ From the fertile soils of its farmlands to waterways that are crucial to commerce, Louisiana’s natural resources are key to the success of agriculture — and...

Omnibus legislation authorizes USDA to make payments to rice farmers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently previewed plans to provide up to $250 million in assistance to rice farmers and what steps they can take to be prepared to sign up when...

Irrigation Yield Contest promotes irrigation water management practices in rice, corn and soybeans. ⋅ BY TRACY COURAGE ⋅ U of A System Division of Agriculture When it comes to the annual Arkansas Irrigation Yield Contest, less is always more. The annual University of...

California farmers expected to get increased water allocations in 2023. ⋅ BY CHRISTINE SOUZA ⋅ California Farm Bureau Federation Winter storms that bolstered the Sierra Nevada snowpack and added to California reservoirs prompted federal and state water managers to announce increases in...

Initiative promotes greater productivity and sustainability.  ⋅ BY OLIVIA McCLURE ⋅ LSU AgCenter T he Louisiana Master Farmer Program recognized three new graduates, two people who have completed recertification and the winner of the Outstanding Master Farmer Award at a Jan. 12 ceremony. The...

Managing rice diseases with seed treatments and foliar fungicides. ⋅ BY YESHI WAMISHE ⋅ University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture T here are compelling reasons why an integrated approach should be employed to reduce the damage due to diseases in rice or any...