Computerized bin monitors fine-tune rice drying, improving grain quality and energy savings. Read More »
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A ‘ducky’ partnership
Rice-focused conservation program draws from public and private funding to help growers install on-the-ground improvements. Read More »
Say ‘hello’ to MIRI
Multiple-inlet rice irrigation relies on poly tubing and Pipe Planner software to boost water-use efficiency while reducing overall use. Read More »
Industry and Rice Farming continue to evolve to meet challenges
It’s hard to believe Rice Farming magazine will celebrate its Golden Anniversary this year. Read More »
Lights, camera, action!
Growers get behind the camera to shoot videos and help educate the public about rice. Read More »
Eye in the sky
Drones help scout fields, saving time and giving a different perspective. Read More »
On the march
As Mexican rice borer expands, a collaborative effort is studying new management regimes and control methods. Read More »
Red flag warning
Pay attention to wind, several other factors to minimize off-target herbicide movement onto sensitive crops. Read More »
‘Mudbug season’
Spurred by the growing popularity of Cajun cuisine and depressed rice prices, crawfish production continues to expand in the southern rice belt. Read More »
Bye, Bye Birdies
The EPA recently registered a non-lethal bird-repellent seed treatment for rice. The news traveled swiftly among producers, who have seen firsthand the damage birds can cause to newly seeded rice fields. Read More »