The CCA training held in conjunction with RTWG provides Rice consultants the unique opportunity to interact with researchers and extension specialists from all areas of the United States. Presenters this year will be focused on emerging issues directly influencing the domestic rice industry, such as improving water quality and mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. An excellent panel discussion has been incorporated to address the detrimental effects of bacterial panicle blight and the options available to producers. The great thing about this session is that it is specific to US rice and covers all the important issues facing our industry. Please find the session information and training below.
When: Monday February 27th from 1-5 pm
Where: Embassy Suites Hotel, Hot Springs, AR
Contact: Trent Roberts 479-575-6752 tlrobert@uark.edu
Registration: $125.00 onsite for CCA training only beginning at 11:00 am
Program Agenda
1:00 Arkansas Discovery Farm
Dr. Mike Daniels, University of Arkansas
1:30 Life on the Edge: Nutrient Management Using Drainage Ditches
Dr. Robbie Kroger, Mississippi State University
2:00 Multi-pest Management in Southern Rice and Introduction to the RiceScout Mobile App
Dr. Natalie Hummel, LSU AgCenter
Dr. MO Way, Texas Agrilife Research and Extension
2:30 Current Rice Fertility Research and Trends
Dr. Dustin Harrell, Louisiana State University
Dr. Tim Walker, Mississippi State University
3:00-3:20 Break
3:20 Fertilizer Management Options to Mitigate Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Rice Systems
Dr. Bruce Linquist, University of California Davis
3:50 Rice Bacterial Panicle Blight and its Potential Management- Panel Discussion
Dr. Jong Ham, Louisiana State University
Dr. Yeshi Wamishe, University of Arkansas
Dr. Don Groth, Louisiana State University
Dr. Xin-gen (Shane) Zhou, Texas Agrilife Research and Extension
4:30 Potential for Future Significant Gains in Rice Productivity
Dr. Steve Linscombe, Louisiana State University
Approved CEU Credits
Soil and Water Management 1.5
Pest Management 1.0
Nutrient Management 1.0
Crop Management 0.5
Total Credit 4.0



