HORIZON AG NEWS
PVL05 and PVL06: The Next Generation of Provisia® Rice
Healthy Provisia® rice at the Northeast Rice Research and Extension Center - Harrisburg, AR
Heading into 2026, Horizon Ag continues to strengthen its lineup with new, high-performing rice varieties built for yield, stability, and superior grain quality.
These new Provisia varieties, which will have a limited launch next year, reflect Horizon Ag’s ongoing collaboration with leading university breeding programs to give farmers more tools for profitability and stewardship success.
PVL05
Limited Launch
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Developed by Louisiana State University
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Improved yield and stability over previous Provisia varieties
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Amylose 3 class cereal chemistry (Cheniere type) with 7.0 mm milled length
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Very good milling potential
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Contains the Pi-ta blast resistance gene
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Susceptible to sheath blight
PVL05 and PVL06 in Crowley, LA
PVL06
Limited Launch
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Developed by the University of Arkansas
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Highest yield potential of all Provisia® varieties
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Contains Pi-kh blast resistance gene
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Susceptible to sheath and bacterial panicle blight
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Amylose 2 class cereal chemistry (intermediate amylose, intermediate gel temperature)
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Good milling, harvest above 15% moisture content
“PVL05 and PVL06 show how far the Provisia® system has come — delivering stronger yields, improved stability and the grain quality our farmers and mills expect. They represent the kind of innovation and reliability Horizon Ag is proud to bring to Rice Country.” — Dr. Tim Walker, CEO, Horizon Ag
As growers plan for the 2026 season, Horizon Ag remains committed to providing the tools, innovation, and partnership needed to help every acre reach its full potential.
There’s An App For That!
The Horizon Ag Productivity app provides easy access to critical management recommendations and tools, including seeding rates, fertilizer recommendations and other suggested management practices to help you get the most out of our varieties. Updated for 2025, the app is available in the App Store and on Google Play.
Whether you are a long-time Horizon Ag customer or growing our Clearfield and Provisia varieties for the first time, the Horizon Ag Productivity App can be a valuable tool. Available in the App Store or Google Play.
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