nitrogen

With input prices increasing, it is more important than ever to manage fertilizers in the most economically feasible way possible. Here are several things to consider when making fertility decisions. First, aqua-ammonia is the cheapest and most efficient nitrogen source...

Nitrogen management can help control rice diseases and boost quality. • By Bob Johnson • Knowing how much nitrogen to apply to rice, and when, is the key to good yields and to managing diseases such as blast and stem rot....

• By Larry Oldham • It is time to once again review using poultry litter, aka broiler litter, to fertilize row crops. Many growers now have their own experiences, so this should be a reminder. Prior to the last 10 to...

In California, most farmers grow medium-grain varieties. The commercially available medium Calrose rice varieties meet the high quality and yield standards for California. Varietal selection is one of the first and most important decisions a rice grower will need to...

Sentera has partnered with Anheuser-Busch to deliver critical grower-level insights to forecast nitrogen demand in rice production. The technology, delivered using advanced remote sensing tools, will empower growers to improve productivity and profitability by optimizing nitrogen use, according to...

• By Bruce Schultz • Scientists at the Louisiana State University AgCenter H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station detailed their work in an online field day presentation July 1. Mike Salassi, LSU AgCenter vice president for plant and animal science, said...

Early season fertility is crucial to producing a profitable, sustainable rice crop. Of utmost importance is to take soil fertility samples as directed and send them to a reputable lab for analysis. If you have not done this, do...

University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture rice research may lead to more sustainable crop production in the state and around the world. The quest for increased sustainability in agriculture and other industries includes examining greenhouse gases and how they’re...

Nitrogen is one of the largest expenses in a rice production budget. Efficient use of fertilizer N not only helps maximize grain yield, but it also helps lower fertilization rates, lower fertilizer expenses and minimize negative effects on the...

Davis, California-based Arcadia Biosciences has found significant yield increases with three of its proprietary input traits stacked together, according to research results from the past two seasons. In the trials at the International Center for Tropical Agriculture in Colombia, multiple...

.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...

.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...

Each of the past several years have proven rainy and problematic about the time many of our rice acres are ready to receive nitrogen fertilizer and go to flood. Our goal is always to apply preflood nitrogen in the...

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...

Vicky wanted me to talk a little about early season nutrient management. Since this is not my area of expertise, I turned to Toni Spencer with M&J Fertilizer in Winnie, Texas. Virtually all her rice farmers apply products that contain...