Home > Crops & Livestock > Crops > Rice > Cultural Practices > Drill Calibration [Image: no till drill] A series of slides on the method used to correctly calibrate a drill for rice planting. Parts of Mature Rice Kernel [Image: mature rice kernel dissected] The mature rice kernel or grain is made up of several parts. Farmers Urged Not To Plow Salt-contaminated Rice Fields Rice farmers whose fields have high salt levels from Hurricane Rita’s storm surge should avoid plowing their fields, according to experts with the LSU AgCenter. Stages of Growth Before Heading in Rice [Image: water-seeded rice seeds germinating] A series of photographs depicting key growth stages in the development of rice before heading. Some of these are important in rice managment.  more articles... A General Guide for Using Salt Water on Rice Salt water can become a problem in rice production, especially in some areas in dry years. This table can be used as a guide for tolerance of rice to salt water. Long, Medium and Short Grain Types [Image: long, medium and short rough rice grains] Here's a photograph of long, medium and short rice grains with an explanation of how the classes are determined.