Rice Briefs Newsletter

Summary of 2012 University of California Statewide Rice Variety Trials...

Weed alert: new weed identified in California rice.

Rice blast: more of the same with a bit of a twist in 2011 - Armyworms - 2011: About the same as last year.

Salinity in rice fields - Difficult start for 2011.

Early pests of rice: tadpole shrimp and rice seed midge...

2010 rice variety trials results - How much phosphorus should you apply? - New UC Rice Blog - Rice Winter Meetings and Rice Production Workshop presentations available on-line - Contributions of California rice farmers to the economy - New UC ANR publications.

Phosphate and Rice-Field Algae Understanding Nitrogen Losses Due to Early Field Drainage Straw Incorporation and Nitrogen Management...

What a year for rice blast - How long does it take for rice to ripen? - Measuring grain moisture content before harvest - Insects of farm stored rice - Using a desiccant to accelerate dry down.

Temperature and plant growth, midseason nitrogen fertilizer, managing weed populations to protect against herbicide resistance.

Pre-plant nitrogen starter application, nitrogen and early drains, managing late planted rice, early season rice diseases.