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With Higher Input Costs, Proven Varieties Are Critical
All expectations are that 2022 will be particularly challenging for Louisiana rice farmers and their counterparts across the South, especially when it comes to managing through the explosion in fertilizer costs and supply concerns this season.
Control Costs, Manage for Improved Profitability With Proven Horizon Ag Varieties
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – To overcome some of the uncertainty hanging over planting decisions this season, farmers must sharpen their pencils to set themselves up for success. Rice farmers, in particular, can benefit by paying attention to key management areas where higher input costs threaten to cut into profit potential – like fertilizer, seed and fungicides.
Horizon Ag Has Strong Variety Offering for 2022
With the 2021 season fading in the rearview mirror, rice farmers are starting to look ahead to 2022 and the varieties that will provide the best opportunity for improved profitability. Horizon Ag has two new varieties – PVL03 and CLHA02 – joining an already strong lineup of varieties offering proven performance across the region.
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Grass Issues Reported in North Delta
Harvest has started in South Louisiana. A few fields were harvested last week, and I fully expect that many growers will begin by this weekend. In the western rice belt of Texas, harvest has also begun, with a few fields harvested this week, and next week, they should begin to ramp up. As for the Beaumont area, rice is heading out, and harvesting should begin there in the next three to four weeks, although a few growers will be earlier than that.
Join Us at Our Arkansas Field Day August 18
See and hear the latest updates on Horizon Ag elite Clearfield® and Provisia® varieties at our annual Arkansas Field Day on August 18 at the new University of Arkansas Northeast Rice Research and Extension Center in Harrisburg.
Dry, Hot Weather Creating Challenges in Many Areas
Harvest will begin soon in South Louisiana and the western rice belt of Texas. I expect the first fields to be harvested within the next week to 10 days in both regions. A few fields in the Beaumont area will not be much behind that schedule, but the majority of the crop in that area is now beginning to head. I have gotten a few questions on when to drain your field for harvest, but the perfect time is not the same for every field. Timing is dependent on the type of soil that you have and how well the field drains. On lighter soils, I like the grain head to be two-thirds or so straw-colored when the water is turned off. On heavier soils, one-half of the head should be straw-colored.
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Clearfield and Provisia Varieties for 2022
Dr. Tim Walker, General Manager covers details about the proven performers from Clearfield and Provisia.
Coastal Varieties Report 2021
From the latest on the Provisia®Rice System to high-yielding new Clearfield®CLL17, Dr. Tim Walker provides an overview of how to maximize production and profitability this season.
Arkansas Field Day Interviews
Although the in-person Horizon Ag Arkansas Field Days were cancelled due to Covid-19, we wanted to share the latest about top-performing Horizon Ag varieties for the Delta, like CLL16, CLL15 and new Provisia variety PVL03. Featured are Dr. Tim Walker, Horizon Ag general manager, and farmers Darren Walker from the Grand Prairie, Jason McGee from Northeast Arkansas, and Zack Tanner from Missouri Bootheel.
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