LSU AgCenter Unveils New Rice Variety “Venus” at Annual Field Day

By Jae Malbrough

KATC-TV 3

The LSU AgCenter hosted its annual Rice Field Day this week at the H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station offering farmers and students an inside look at the latest innovations in rice breeding, disease management, and production techniques. Among the highlights was the unveiling of Venus, a new medium-grain variety set for commercial release next year.

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