Varieties & Hybrids | Rice Farming

Rice in California: A look back at the past 50 years

Unique production system evolved to meet California’s special needs, resulting in high yields and quality and with an eye on the environment. Read More »

By 1966, rice was here to stay

Early rice pioneers had to overcome doubting lenders and agronomic challenges to pave the way for today’s successful Mississippi rice industry. Read More »

‘Demand is huge’

Poor weather and unexpected increase in rice acreage combine to tighten RiceTec hybrid seed supplies for 2017. Read More »

Rice entomologist named head of LSU entomology department Dr. Mike Stout, who for 19 years has served as a rice entomologist, was recently named head of the Louisiana State University Department of Entomology. He replaces Jim Ottea, who served as interim head. Read More »

Horizon Ag’s 3 new Clearfield varieties boast improved grain quality, agronomics

Horizon Ag continues its quest to provide the industry improved grain quality and better agronomics with the introduction of two long-grain and one medium-grain Clearfield variety for the 2017 season. Read More »

RiceTec pushes yield boundaries with new hybrid introduction

RiceTec continues to push the yield limits of commercial rice with the introduction of the new Clearfield hybrid, RT7311 CL, for the 2017 season. At the same time, the Houston, Texas-based firm is working to improve grain quality, a concern within the rice industry. Read More »