HORIZON AG REGIONAL REPORTS

Thanks for Another Great Field Day!

South Louisiana

Thanks to everyone who attended our Horizon Ag Louisiana Field Day earlier this week. We had a big turnout and it’s always great to see growers, consultants and our industry friends come together to talk about the latest developments impacting Louisiana rice. This year, it was particularly exciting to share how varieties like PVL05, PVL06 and other elite Horizon Ag rice lines are standing out in fields throughout the region. 

I especially want to thank our guest speakers – Dr. Jonathan Richards, Associate Professor at LSU; Dr. Felipe Dalla Lana, Assistant Professor at LSU; Dr. Connor Webster, LSU AgCenter Rice Extension Weed Specialist, and Dr. Adam Famoso, LSU Associate Professor and AgCenter rice breeder.

Attendees got to hear Dr. Famoso highlight the new PVL05 rice variety that will be commercially available on a limited basis in 2026. He and Dr. Maria Montiel, Horizon Ag's rice breeder, also provided insights into the new breeding partnership between the LSU AgCenter and Horizon Ag.

And, as always, a special thanks goes to Julie and Christian Richard for hosting our event again this year. 

We would like to wish everyone a safe and productive end to the season. We know the challenges farmers face, but we’re optimistic based on what we’re seeing. If you need anything as we approach harvest, don’t hesitate to reach out.

Corey Conner
District Field Representative
cconner@horizonseed.com
(337) 249-9523

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Reminder: Rice Industry Awards Call for Nominations

Horizon Ag and USA Rice need your help to identify candidates worthy of being honored as recipients of the prestigious 2025 Rice Industry Awards at the Rice Outlook Conference in December 2025.

The awards for Rice Farmer of the Year, Rice Industry Award and Rice Lifetime Achievement Award recognize those rice leaders who have demonstrated dedication, determination and innovation to the industry.

More information about each award, nomination forms and instructions can be found at horizonseed.com/rice-awards.

The deadline for submitting nominations is July 15.

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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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