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Arkansas Row Crops · Jul 23, 2026
What insect pressures are farmers facing in Arkansas this season? Recent updates reveal that rice stink bug numbers are unpredictable, with some early rice crops likely to finish without significant damage. While armyworms are...
Rice Farming Magazine · Jul 31, 2026
What if the rice varieties you thought were resistant are suddenly vulnerable? The 2026 rice season in Louisiana has already shown alarming disease intensity, with early onset of blast affecting previously resistant varieties. This...
Rice Farming Magazine · Jul 31, 2026
What happens when a country prioritizes its farmers over free trade? Italy's Agriculture Minister recently sparked a debate by urging consumers to choose Italian rice, highlighting a growing trend of protectionism in Europe. This...
Rice Farming Magazine · Jul 31, 2026
What happens when unexpected rains disrupt a crucial harvest period? Recent heavy rainfall in Texas has delayed the anticipated rice harvest, which was expected to gain momentum this week. With approximately 113,000 acres planted,...
Rice Farming Magazine · Jul 31, 2026
What if a simple change could drastically reduce water consumption in rice farming? Researchers at Mississippi State University have found that recirculating tailwater can save at least 30% of freshwater compared to traditional flooding...
Rice Farming Magazine · Jul 31, 2026
Could a simple chemical change the way rice is harvested? Sodium chlorate is gaining attention for its ability to accelerate crop dry-down and enhance harvest efficiency, especially under adverse weather conditions. Research indicates that...
Rice Farming Magazine · Jul 31, 2026
What if the very conditions that have sustained rice cultivation for millennia are about to change dramatically? A recent study reveals that rising temperatures could expand the land area exceeding rice's historical heat limits...
Rice Farming Magazine · Jul 31, 2026
What does the drastic decline in U.S. rice acreage mean for the future of the industry? In 2026, rice planted area fell to 2.017 million acres, the lowest since the 1970s, driven by severe...
Rice Farming Magazine · Jul 31, 2026
Could the U.S. rice market be facing unprecedented challenges? The latest forecasts indicate that U.S. rice production for 2026/27 is set to decline to a staggering 153.3 million hundredweight, the lowest level in nearly...
Rice Farming Magazine · Jul 31, 2026
What if the third-largest rice producer in the world is hitting a wall? Bangladesh, with its rice production increasing from 15 million tons to 55 million tons over the past fifty years, is now...
Rice Farming Magazine · Jul 31, 2026
What if rice cultivation could be the key to restoring the Delta's landscape? The Delta Stewardship Council is promoting rice farming as a solution to combat land subsidence and greenhouse gas emissions in the...
Brownfield Ag News · Jul 31, 2026
What happens when rising fertilizer costs outpace the gains in rice prices? Missouri rice farmers are feeling the pinch as fertilizer expenses, particularly urea, have surged significantly this growing season. Rance Daniels, chairman of...