New editions of the most widely used publications from the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture are now available and offer the latest research-based recommendations for managing insects, weeds and diseases in row crop agriculture, as well as...
The Louisiana Master Farmer Program, a Louisiana State University AgCenter-led initiative that teaches about conservation, recently graduated its 2020 class.
Five new Master Farmer certifications as well as 14 recertifications were awarded recently during a virtual meeting of the Louisiana...
Dr. Drew Gholson has been appointed coordinator of the National Center for Alluvial Aquifer Research, a jointly created and cooperative organization established by Mississippi State University and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service.
The center's mission is to...
A new GSI dealership, Innovative Grain Systems, has opened in Jonesboro, Arkansas, to serve farmers in a 300-mile radius and commercial grain operations throughout the Mid-South
Innovative Grain Systems offers a full line of steel grain storage bins, hopper tanks,...
The challenges growers faced in 2020, including multiple tropical storms and hurricanes as well as the COVID-19 pandemic, seemed to never end. Harvest for many was a challenge, to say the least.
With the 2020 season in your rearview...
Once again, Horizon Ag and BASF, in association with John Deere Financial and Rabo AgriFinance, are offering rice farmers two 0% APR financial programs for seed and crop protection products for the 2021 season.
“Having the ability to secure 0%...
An annual conference offering expert insights into managing weed, insect and disease pests in Arkansas crops is moving online.
The Arkansas Crop Protection Conference is scheduled for Dec. 1-2 and will feature 22 presentations geared toward growers, consultants and other...
• By Bruce Schultz •
Dustin Harrell will become the next resident coordinator of the Louisiana State University AgCenter H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station on Feb. 1, replacing Don Groth, who is retiring at the end of January.
Mike Salassi,...
The Louisiana Agriculture Hall of Distinction is now accepting nominations for its annual induction ceremony, which will be held March 4, 2021, in Baton Rouge.
The nomination form can be obtained online at www.louisianaagriculturehallofdistinction.com or through any parish LSU AgCenter...
• By Lydia Holmes •
While this year may look very different in many ways, the sustainability efforts of the U.S. rice industry continue with renewed commitment. Take time to recognize the crop's unique environmental qualities and the diligent men...
• By Vicky Boyd,
Editor •
RiceTec is expanding its portfolio to include inbred rice lines – commonly called varieties -- but the Alvin, Texas-based company plans to continue focusing on its core offerings of rice hybrids.
The first varieties could be...
Valent U.S.A. has launched the Zeltera Rice System, a seed treatment package that offers both above- and below-ground protection for rice seeds in the South and Mid-South production regions.
A key to the program is the new Indiflin branded fungicide,...
Agri-AFC, GreenPoint AG and Tennessee Farmers Cooperative have formed a joint venture combining their agronomy operations and will operate under the banner "GreenPoint AG."
The combination will include all operations of Agri-AFC LLC’s wholesale and retail business, GreenPoint AG’s retail...
Gowan Co. LLC has entered into an agreement with Bayer AG to acquire the exclusive distribution rights to Bayer’s post-emergent rice herbicide, Ricestar HT.
The agreement gives Gowan rights to the supply and supplemental distribution of the herbicide, effective Sept....
Early in the growing season, RiceTec began producing a back-up plan for their traditional field day by recording the season. The result is a series of videos at https://fieldday.ricetec.com that provides some behind-the-scenes views, such as hybrid seed production,...
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