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Listen to the 3 recipients on USA Rice's podcast, "The Rice Stuff"
• 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...
Composite binders are important materials used in furniture, flooring and other consumer products, but they can pose health hazards.
Now, Purdue University researchers have developed a lower-cost, sustainable and greener method for producing composite boards – a method that is...
• By Lydia Holmes •
Dr. Merle Anders was honored recently as part of Field to Market's 2020 Trusted Adviser Spotlight Series, recognizing his outstanding leadership in implementing innovative approaches to scale sustainable agriculture. Through his role with the USA...
California releases a premium Calrose medium grain and a high-yielding long grain.
• By Vicky Boyd,
Editor •
The California Cooperative Rice Research Foundation Inc. has approved the release of two new varieties from the Rice Experiment Station.
The medium-grain M-211 and long-grain...
There are several nutrients we should pay close attention to when it comes to rice production. Along with nitrogen, the most important nutrients to monitor include phosphorus, potassium, sulfur and zinc.
When I make farm visits to evaluate nutrient problems,...
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As the 2020 rice planting season approaches, farmers will again be faced with the opportunity to select the best seed adapted for their region and growing conditions,...
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Three new Horizon Ag rice varieties that fill critical needs for Southern farmers today will be available to plant in the 2020 season.
Two of the varieties –...
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Horizon Ag and BASF are partnering to offer rice farmers a new 0% APR financing program, provided through Rabo AgriFinance, for Clearfield® and Provisia® varieties and certain...
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Rice farmers looking for ways to strengthen their cash flow and financing outlook in 2019, and improve their profitability potential, now have two financing options when purchasing...
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Providing Southern rice farmers with the best chance to make the most money from their crop, year in and year out, is a mission that seed provider...
Dustin Harrell, Louisiana State University AgCenter agronomist and Extension rice specialist, has released a detailed compilation of the varieties and hybrids planted and grown in the state during the 2018 season. New to this year's data are water management...
University of Arkansas researchers have published the first fact sheet in a series about using cover crops.
The crops, typically grown in the off season or winter, help save water, manage weeds and improve soil.
“While cover cropping is not a...
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