Residual plan for rice weed control 

Apr 17, 2009,

By Ford L. Baldwin
Practical Weed Consultants, LLC.

I have had quite a few calls and questions regarding the past couple of articles in which I emphasized getting at least two residual herbicide applications out in rice before you ever see any grass....

U.S./Cuba policy change — ag cheers 

Apr 15, 2009,

By David Bennett
Farm Press Editorial Staff

The recent loosening of several trade and travel sanctions against Cuba (see Cuba trade/travel policy shift) has not produced a consensus of opinion for the Obama administration....

U.S. growers eager to sell rice to Cuba 

Apr 14, 2009,

By Martha Snyder Taggart
USA Rice Federation

Cubans have a saying, “No hay comida sin arroz,” that means, “Without rice, there’s no meal.” ...

Residual activity for barnyardgrass control 

Apr 10, 2009,

By Ford L. Baldwin
Practical Weed Consultants, LLC.

Last week I talked about $50-per-acre rice herbicide programs and $100 programs. ...

Soybean exports at record level — USDA 

Apr 9, 2009,

By Elton Robinson
Farm Press Editorial Staff

USDA is projecting record soybean exports and lower ending stocks for old crop soybeans and corn. ...

Rice, animal issues in Arkansas 

Apr 8, 2009,

By David Bennett
Farm Press Editorial Staff

Having moved from the field-house to the hoosegow, Michael Vick is living proof that Americans can’t stomach animal cruelty. ...

Barnyardgrass in Clearfield rice 

Apr 7, 2009,

By Ford L. Baldwin
Practical Weed Consultants, LLC.

I recently had the opportunity to hear Ken Smith’s presentation on herbicide resistant weeds in Arkansas. ...

Rice legislative issues, Cuban trade 

Apr 6, 2009,

By David Bennett
Farm Press Editorial Staff

Dealing with both federal and state issues affecting Arkansas rice growers means it’s a busy time for Ben Noble. ...

Rice makes strides in U.S., international markets 

Apr 6, 2009

As U.S. rice farmers head back to their fields to grow a new crop, they are asking consumers to look for the new “Grown in the USA” logo on packages of rice in grocery stores and soon on restaurant menus, said Fred Zaunbrecher, a rice farmer from Duson, La., who serves on the USA Rice Federation’s Domestic Promotion Committee....

Louisiana rice study: check micronutrients 

Apr 2, 2009,

By David Bennett
Farm Press Editorial Staff

Since it’s still early in the growing season, Mid-South rice farmers may want to check micronutrient levels — particularly zinc — available in their fields....

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