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Texas Rice: Invasive Snail Inflicts Levee Damage
An apple snail from a crawfish pond near Rayne, Louisiana. Photo: Dustin Harrell, LSU Ag Center Well, this week has been dry here at the Beaumont Center, but late last week we were pounded with 6.5 inches of precipitation. Very difficult to get in the fields and plant here at the Center. Then, early this week, I received a call from Crop Consultant/Farmer Cliff Mock who reported channeled apple snail damage to levees in Rosharon, TX (Brazoria Co.) south of Houston.
M.O. Way on Rice: Grain Bin Storage May Hold More than Your Crop
Adult female Indianmeal moth, Plodia interpunctella (Hübner). Photo: Lyle Buss, University of Florida Rice storage pests have become more problematic due to increased yields and poor markets. I think many farmers are storing last year’s rice because they have not yet sold it. In addition, last winter was relatively mild. Farmers probably did not obtain good control of these pests when cold air from outside was blown into storage bins in hopes of controlling the insects or slowing development.
Texas: Some Rice Was Planted, Despite the Rain
Young rice, pre-flood. ©Debra L Ferguson Stock Photography The Texas Rice Crop Survey reports, that as of March 29, about 20% of Texas rice was planted. That’s the good news. The bad news is it’s raining again today. I was able to get two of my experiments planted before rain moved in. One of the experiments involves seed treatments with the bird repellent anthraquinone. We are evaluating efficacy of different rates of AV-1011 and AV-5055.
Texas Rice: 13 Tips to Start the Season - M.O. Way
©Debra L Ferguson Stock Photography Southeast Texas soils remain water-saturated and planting time is just around the corner. We need drying conditions asap! In the meantime, below is a list of 13 items to get you geared up for the season. Scouting. I don’t just mean checking one or two places in the field. I know you farmers spend a lot of time riding around your fields checking your crop, but if you see something odd, get out of the truck and walk into your field for a closer look. Photos.
Texas Rice: Freeze Hits Ratoon; Endigo ZCX; China Rice
Texas Rice: Freeze Hits Ratoon; Endigo ZCX; China Rice Posted on November 19, 2018 By M.O. Way, Professor of Entomology, Texas AgriLife Longji rice terraces near Guilin, China, were constructed in the 1200-1300s AD by the Zhuang people. Photo: M.O. Way, Texas AgriLife We had our earliest freeze since 1979 in the Texas Rice Belt on November 14! Yes, we even got some snow and sleet, but it is clear now and not quite freezing this morning of November 16.
Texas Rice: Endigo ZC Gets EPA Crisis Exemption to Control Planthopper
Hopperburn in background-note area with brown foliage. Photo: Dr. M.O. Way, Texas AgriLife We obtained a Crisis Exemption from EPA for the use of Endigo ZC for control of the rice delphacid/planthopper attacking ratoon rice. The infestation of this exotic pest occurred late in our ratoon crop season. The preharvest interval for this insecticide is 21 days, so this Crisis Exemption expires November 9, 2018.
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