Rice researchers highlight variety development, growing methods at field day

LSU AgCenter weed scientist Eric Webster
LSU AgCenter weed scientist Eric Webster

More than 400 rice producers and industry insiders gathered for the first post-pandemic field day at the LSU AgCenter H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station on June 30. Following a virtual field day in 2020, this year’s in-person event featured a field tour highlighting new developments in rice varieties, pest management and growing practices. “We have had a great turnout for our first post-pandemi…