Louisiana Rice: Plenty of Uneven Stands--Managing the Problem
By Dustin Harrell, LSU AgCenter Extension Rice Specialist
Every year is different, and every year has its own unique set of challenges. This year is no different. In almost all southwest Louisiana rice fields there is one common problem that producers are facing, and that problem is delayed germination and uneven rice stands. This issue has caused the current crop to look visually unpleasant. It has also caused a few management questions associated with herbicide use, fertilization and flood establishment.