Monday, November 10, 2025

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Early water management is critical for optimizing yield

Most rice cultivated in the Mid-South is produced using the direct-seeded, delayed-flood production method. In this system, a continuous flood is maintained from five-leaf growth stage until a few weeks prior to harvest. Currently, there is emphasis being placed on alternative...

EPA move could severely restrict pyrethroid insecticides

The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking comments on a proposal that could potentially severely restrict the use of pyrethroid insecticides, including Warrior, Mustang and several others. The agency's actions are part of a registration review it is conducting on the...

AgCenter rice entomologist to lead LSU entomology department

Dr. Mike Stout, who for 19 years served as a rice entomologist, was named head of the Louisiana State University Department of Entomology. He replaces Jim Ottea, who served as interim head. Stout received a bachelor's degree in biology from...

UC creates $1 million Cooperative Extension endowed rice research chair

The University of California's Agriculture and Natural Resources has established a $1 million endowed chair for California grown rice. The position, one of 100 created by UC President Janet Napolitano's matching-fund program in 2014, will provide a UC Cooperative Extension scientist...

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