Horizon Ag Regional Field Reports: Louisiana

Rain Slowing Planting, But Progress Being Made

Horizon Ag variety CL153 in Vermillion Parish, Louisiana.

South Louisiana and Texas: The cool temperatures that we experienced last week are the first setback in a growing season that has been nearly perfect. I do believe, however, that the setback will be temporary. Rice may have looked a little ragged at the end of last week, but with warmer temperatures this week, it will begin to grow again. 

Preflood fertilizer and permanent flooding continues across the southern regions of Louisiana and in Texas. Planting in Louisiana is winding down, and I believe that we are close to having less than 10% left to plant. Texas is approaching 80% complete. In my opinion, the crop is off to a great start this year. If you have any questions or need me to look at your field, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
 Corey Conner 
District Field Representative
(337) 249-9523

Mississippi and North Louisiana: Progress has been hard to come by in my territory over the last two weeks. We have had two separate rain events of anywhere from 0.5 inches to 3-plus inches, as well as other isolated events that have kept us out of the field. We were able to plant for a few days in some spots last week, and some of our earliest-planted rice has started to emerge.
 
Looking ahead, we had rain forecasted for Wednesday (4/22) and then what appears to be a favorable week of weather. If, by some chance, we miss the precipitation on Wednesday or just have light rain, the weekend into next week will see a lot of seed go in the ground. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or if I can help in any way.

Tim Jett 
District Field Representative
(901) 687-6362