Packed house in Acadia Parish
Jan 07, 2016
CROWLEY, LA -- More than 100 growers gathered here today to hear a review of the 2015 growing year and projections and recommendations for 2016 from a series of LSU speakers.
Following business meetings, Dr. Steve Linscombe thanked growers for their support through the check off program and then shared results from the many test plots he administers.
While LSU's 2016 guide is not ready for distribution yet, Dr. Linscombe shared the six long grain, two medium grain, and two specialty rice recommendations he is making for the coming year including six Clearfield varieties.
He also reported on two new Clearfield varieties being developed, CL 153 and CL 272, that are showing promising ratoon possibilities.
Dr. Dustin Harrell offered an overview of 2015 including statistics showing main crop production down, but ratoon production likely the highest on record.
Growers then heard presentations on weed and disease control and market updates from Dr. Eric Webster, Dr. Don Groth, and Dr. Mike Salassi.