Summaries of Louisiana rice acreage by variety and by parish.

Photographs and accompanying text on rice research verification harvest and hurricane damage on rice production.

(Distributed 09/09/08) WHITEVILLE – Farmer Jeffrey Sylvester gazed over a field that looked more suited for water-skiing than growing rice. “There’s a rice crop under that water,” he said. “That’s all standing rice.”

(Distributed 09/05/08) Rice is among the many Louisiana agricultural commodities hurt by Hurricane Gustav, although the majority of the crop had been harvested in the southwest Louisiana rice belt before the storm came through.

This video will teach you how to scout for the panicle rice mite in a rice field.

Text on correct rice harvest moisture, calculating yield to adjust 12 percent harvest moisture, and rice ratoon crop management practices.

Photographs and accompanying text on rice flower parts and iron toxicity in rice crops

Photographs and accompanying text on feral hog damage and sprangletop infestation.

Photographs and accompanying text on rice disease management tips and best timing to drain rice fields for harvest.

Photograph and accompanying text on rice panicle size in relation to fungicide timing, dew and guttation affects on rice disease activity, identification of rice weeds, and rice insect pest management.