ArticleRice Farming MagazineOct 29, 2026
Arkansas agronomist describes four hot, dry rice harvests
University of Arkansas rice agronomist Jarrod Hardke describes four consecutive harvest windows with unusually hot, dry weather.
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Hardke says much of the crop dried faster than harvest could progress. He favors spreading planting dates and leaning toward later planting, while noting spring weather constraints.
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Hardke reports disappointing milling quality during the hot harvest conditions.