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Vol.
107, No. 4 Contents May
2004 |
 RESEARCH:
Rice water weevil update
Texas entomologists report on advances in understanding of basic weevil biology, rate varieties for relative susceptibility, and balance costs against yield increases with various planting dates.
PRODUCTION:
Stalk borers
Stalk borer insects are an increasing problem in Southern rice fields. Entomologist Boris Castro describes the varieties moving into Louisiana fields.
ON FARM:
Corn and rice
This Arkansas producer tried out 33 varieties of corn on a field where he usually grows rice and soybeans. Here’s how the crop performed on rice ground and key management tips.
PRODUCTION:
Finding solutions
Rice producers who need to manage grape colaspis have only Icon seed treatment for chemical control. After this year, the product will no longer be manufactured. Arkansas entomologist John Bernhard describes tactics for reducing damage.
PRODUCTION:
Product news
Recent U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approvals have added a new herbicide and a new insecticide to the rice producer’s toolbox.
BOTTOM LINE:
Hot stuff
Are commodity prices overheating? Arkansas economist Bobby Coats looks at how global rice prices behaved in economic recoveries of the 1990s.
PRODUCTION:
Aphids
Texas Extension entomologist Mo Way describes aphid damage to seedling rice and control choices. Three kinds cause damage: yellow sugarcane aphids, bird-cherry oat aphids and rice root aphids.
WEED DOCTOR:
Bleached rice
Arkansas producers are looking at some white rice in Command-treated fields this season. How much bleaching can rice tolerate? Is replanting an option?
Cover by Bill Barksdale
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