Louisiana: Rice Crop Yield Potential
By Dustin Harrell
LSU AgCenter Extension Rice Specialist
Most of the rice in southwest Louisiana which was drill-seeded in early March is at or near green ring this week. Earlier drill-seeded rice and water-seeded rice is at panicle differentiation (1/2-inch internode elongation) to early boot. Rice planting in northeast Louisiana was delayed in most areas this year due to wet conditions but planting wrapped up last week and most growers are reporting good stands.