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University of Arkansas launches one-stop-shop for rice info

The University of Arkansas has created Rice Advisor, a one-stop-shopping-type webpage where producers can find Arkansas rice-related information and calculators in one location. Unlike many websites that are built for desktop computers and shrunk to fit smartphones or tablets, Rice...

Good weed control starts with proper weed ID

Vicky asked me to talk about weed management, so I asked Dr. Muthukumar Bagavathiannan to help me. Muthu is our rice weed scientist located at College Station, but he makes many forays into the Texas Rice Belt during the...

Arkansas rice field day highlights research, hot production issues

• By Vicky Boyd, Editor • More than 250 rice producers, consultants and allied ag industry representatives packed tour trailers during the  University of Arkansas' recent rice field day at the Rice Research and Extension Center near Stuttgart. Departing from the Rice...

Arkansas Rice Field Day returns to field-tour format

The Arkansas Rice Expo is taking a hiatus this year, with the annual event in Stuttgart returning to its field-tour format. The Arkansas Rice Field Day at the Rice Research and Extension Center in Stuttgart is planned for Aug. 3....

Flood up and deal

Toward the end of May and really into June, most of the rice crop will be ready to start flooding, depending on conditions. This is the time when we will begin to set our first yield component — number...

Yet another tool

.textbox {padding:2px 6px 4px 6px; color: #000000; width: 300px; position: relative; float: right; background-color: #ecf9ec; border: #006600 2px solid} California tests GreenSeeker to help with mid-season nitrogen management decisions. By Bruce Linquist Our recommendations call for applying all the nitrogen fertility requirements for...

A hand-held ‘fuel gauge’ for rice

.textbox {padding:2px 6px 4px 6px; color: #000000; width: 300px; position: relative; float: right; background-color: #ecf9ec; border: #006600 2px solid} Arkansas rice researchers work to expand GreenSeeker use across the state. By Jarrod Hardke and Trent Roberts Rice production is a costly endeavor with...

UA field tours showcase varieties, nitrogen management and weed control

Diamonds may be a girl's best friends, but Diamond — University of Arkansas' new long-grain variety — is shaping up to be a producer's best friend. "It has an extremely high yield potential, and people who have it are excited...

To fertilize or not to fertilize?

Arkansas rice researchers take the guesswork out of midseason nitrogen needs with the use of a handheld device. By Jarrod Hardke “Well Doc, what’s it gonna be?” Trent Roberts, Extension soil fertility specialist with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture,...

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