Earliest-Planted Rice nearing Harvest, Crop Rapidly Maturing in Other Regions

Harvest is nearing in South Louisiana and some areas of Texas. I estimate that close to 50% of the rice in south Louisiana is headed or close to heading. I believe that some of the earliest rice will have combines entering the field within the next week. In Texas, harvest is close for the earliest rice in the western region. I estimate that 30 to 40% or so of the rice west of Houston is headed or close to heading. In the eastern part of the region, the rice is just beginning to head.

The region has experienced areas of heavy rain and wind the past week or so. Pollination may have been affected by the storms depending on timing. 

If you would like me to look at something or have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

I also hope to see you at the 2020 Horizon Ag Louisiana Field Day on July 8 near Kaplan, Louisiana. The field day will be at Richard Farms at 17720 Louisiana Highway 699, beginning with a field tour at 5 p.m. Dinner will be at the Richard Farms shop located at 5632 Louisiana Highway 700.

Corey Conner 
District Field Representative
(337) 249-9523