Ag Fax: Midsouth Rice
By Owen Taylor
AgFax
Rice harvest could start in the coastal belt as early as this weekend, although a limited amount of cutting may already be underway. You never know.
Leaf blast is turning up in Arkansas.
Just when Midsouth rice really needs sunshine, overcast skies have been lingering over a wide part of the region. Rainy conditions account for part of the cloud cover, but dust from Africa’s Saharan Desert adds to the effect.
Louisiana held its main rice field day this week, transitioning it to a virtual event with video presentations of the tour stops. Those presentations and related information are now on the web for convenient viewing from your computer, tablet or phone. Connect to the event’s website in our Also of Note section