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The 2012 growing season was the thirtieth year for the Rice Research Verification Program (RRVP). The RRVP is an interdisciplinary effort between growers, county extension agents, extension specialists, and researchers. The RRVP is an on-farm demonstration of all the research-based recommendations developed by the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture for the purpose of Continue reading 2012 Rice Research Verification Program summary report now available The 2012 Rice Research Verification Program (RRVP) fields have been harvested and the preliminary results are very good compared to previous seasons. This year’s RRVP fields included a mixture of non-Clearfield long-grain varieties and hybrids, Clearfield long-grain varieties and hybrids, and the predominant medium grain, Jupiter. Due to the warm temperatures experienced in the Continue reading 2012 Rice Research Verification Program Final Update North Arkansas: The rice harvest in the northern portion of the state is well underway this week. Many of the RRVP fields are close to or fully mature and some will be harvested this week. Some of the commercial field yields are encouraging to say the least. All of the RRVP fields look encouraging Continue reading Rice Research Verification Program Update – August 27, 2012 
North Arkansas: The drought conditions are continuing in North Arkansas with some isolated rains providing very short term relief. Most of the rice in the region has headed and raises the popular question of how the extreme heat will impact yields. In looking at the verification fields, I feel optimistic at this point, but Continue reading Rice Research Verification Program Update – August 1, 2012
The Rice Research Verification Program (RRVP) field tour will depart from the Rice Research and Extension Center in Stuttgart at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 24. We will be touring two Arkansas County RRVP fields and the Chicot County RRVP field. We will return to Stuttgart mid-afternoon. Please contact Ralph Mazzanti at rmazzanti@uaex.edu or Continue reading Rice Research Verification Program Field Tour Schedule Announced North Arkansas: Much like the rest of the state, north Arkansas is experiencing droughty, extremely hot conditions with wells working overtime to keep up. Currently, all the rice verification fields in north Arkansas are past midseason and with rice water requirements high at this time, all the verification fields have maintained an adequate flood Continue reading Rice Research Verification Program Update for the week of June 29, 2012 North Arkansas: The fields looked to have progressed very well this year and weed control has been good. Many of the fields were at ½ inch internode elongation and received the mid season urea applications. One hybrid rice field received a mid season application due to early nitrogen deficiency. The remaining fields should be Continue reading Rice Research Verification Program Update – June 20, 2012
What a difference a couple of weeks makes. The heat units are building fast. Much needed rain was welcomed in South Arkansas ranging between .5 to 2 inches. Four fields are at ½ inch internode elongation; two are at early joint movement, and one is at green ring. Three fields are receiving the last Continue reading Rice Research Verification Program Update – June 6, 2012 Eight Rice Research Verification fields are now flooded. Jefferson, Desha and Clark Counties are being flushed this week. So far, both preemegence and postemergence herbicides have provide good control of grasses and broadleaf weeds. The rice is growing rapidly and is in good condition overall. The hot, dry weather has settled in with little Continue reading Rice Research Verification Program Update for May 25, 2012
The much-needed rain across South Arkansas Monday was a tremendous help for emerging rice stands. Five verification fields are at early tiller stage. Postemergence herbicides are being applied. Five fields, Arkansas 1, Arkansas 2, Chicot 1, Chicot 2 and Lee Counties will receive pre-flood nitrogen as soon as the ground dries. N-STaR* samples have Continue reading Rice Research Verification Program Update – May 7, 2012 |
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