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| [Image: Square mesh traps]Improved Crawfish Trap Design Might Mean Fewer Traps Needed Over the last several years, crawfish farmers have been switching to a slightly different crawfish trap – one constructed of ¾-inch square mesh wire in lieu of those made from ¾-inch hexagonal (6-sided) mesh. The square mesh traps are more durable and produce larger catches. |
| [Image: Dr. Linscombe meeting at the Guangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences]China: An Emerging Superpower The Rice Research Institute located at the Guangxi Academy is renowned for its expertise in rice research, and this is the primary purpose of our visit. We hope to establish long-term collaborative research efforts between this Chinese research facility and the Rice Station that will ultimately benefit the Louisiana rice industry. |
| [Image: Chart - Permanent/Rotational Ponds]Crawfish Production Strategy Determines Harvest Profile November 2004 |
| [Image: Report cover]95th Annual Research Report Topics covered in this report include: breeding, agronomy, nutrition studies, cultural management studies, Foundation Seed Rice Program, seedling vigor studies, stature reduction studies, seed treatment studies, yield enhancement studies, Panicle Blight Study, Red Rice study, rotational crops, aquaculture research, rice anther culture breeding, rice pathology studies, rice weed control, rice production economic research, biotechnology research. |
| [Image: Field of LA 2082 at Rice Research Station]2007 Rice Crop Review The 2007 Louisiana rice crop is out of the field for the most part. While a few fields of second crop remain to be harvested, the harvest season is pretty much completed. |
| [Image: Report cover]94th Annual Research Report Research at the Rice Research Station is conducted cooperatively by the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station and the United States Department of Agriculture. The 2002 rice research program included breeding, biotechnology, variety testing, production and distribution of foundation seed, fertilization, soil and water management, cultural practices, weed control, insect control, disease investigations, rice drying, bird control in rice, and physiology studies. |
| [Image: Image of report cover]96th Annual Research Report 2004 rice research program included breeding, biotechnology, variety testing, production and distribution of foundation seed, fertilization, soil and water management, cultural practices, weed control, insect control, disease investigations, rice drying, bird control in rice, and physiology studies. The aquaculture research program places emphasis upon production practices, forages, and multi-cropping of crawfish with agronomic crops |
| New Technology: Essential for the Rice Industry LA Farm & Ranch (September 2006) - Mechanized rice production in the United States had its origin on the southwest Louisiana coastal prairies in the latter part of the 19th century. Since the beginning of this industry, there has been a need for the continual development of new technology to boost the productivity and economic viability of rice production. |
| Louisiana Rice Producers Need to Optimize Yields to Maximize Returns LA Farm & Ranch (April 2006) - The 2006 rice production season will be a difficult one for Lousiana producers. Projected low cash prices for the crop, coupled with historically high input costs, will make it imperative that producers do an excellent job in managing the crop. |
| Rice Quality Determines Payment LA Farm & Ranch (August 2006) - Rice quality is influenced by numerous factors and the key to determining the price a grower will receive for the harvested crop. |
| [Image: 2005 Annual Report Cover Page]97th (2005) Annual Research Report The 2005 Annual Research Report includes information on breeding, biotechnology, variety testing, production and distribution of foundation seed, fertilization, soil and water management, cultural practices, weed control, insect control, disease investigations, rice drying, bird control and physiology studies. The aquaculture research program places emphasis upon production practices, forages and multi-cropping of crawfish with agronomic crops. |
| [Image: Rice Research Station Harvest]Reflections on the 2008 Louisiana Rice Crop The 2008 Louisiana rice planting season started out with a general air of optimism. However, as the rice cropping season draws to a close, it will be remembered as one of the most diverse and surprising. |
| Production Strategy Governs Many Aspects of Crawfish Production Several farming strategies are used to produce crawfish in Louisiana. Production outcomes are largely influenced by which strategy is employed. |
| [Image: Crawfish excavation]Some Assessments of Crawfish Burrows LA Farm & Ranch (May 2006) - Research results provide additional insight into aspects of the burrow ecology of crawfish and may help explain the generally poor yields for the 2005-2006 season. |
| Climate, Economics Crucial for Rice Industry Louisiana rice producers are at the mercy of the weather of our state which can sometimes be detrimental to the crop even in the absence of hurricanes. |
| Potential New Insect Pest in U.S. Rice Production A potential new rice insect pest has been identified in the United States. The insect has been identified as the rice panicle mite Steneotarsonemus spinki, Smiley. |
| [Image: Seeding at Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge]Improving Technology for Coastal Wetlands Restoration A common misconception is that the only research conducted at the Rice Research Station relates to improvements in technology for Louisiana rice production. research area that holds great potential for the state is the research being conducted on the improvement of plant species and technology for restoration of Louisiana coastal areas. |
| [Image: Drs. Linscombe and Sha]Highlights of the 2008 Rice Research Station Field Day The annual field day was held on July 2 at the LSU AgCenter Rice Research Station near Crowley. This is an event held at this time each year that showcases technological advances that have come about from research conducted at this facility. |
| [Image: Rice Station 1909]Variety Development - A Key Function of the Rice Research Station The LSU AgCenter Rice Research Station was established in 1909 and will celebrate 100 years of technology development for the Louisiana rice industry with its annual field day on July 1. The initial catalyst for the establishment of the research station was the need for new improved varieties for the emerging rice industry in the southwestern portion of the state. |
| [Image: Heading rice]Rice Midseason Critical for Production Success As a rice plant grows and develops, it progresses through a number of different growth stages until it reaches harvest maturity and is ready for the combine. Most of our currently grown rice varieties need approximately 120 days from seed germination until the grain is ready for harvest. |
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| [Image: milled grains of Catahoula and Neptune]Medium-Grain Rice Acreage Up in Louisiana in 2009 More rice acreage in Louisiana will be seeded to medium-grain varieties than has been the case in a number of years. |
| Off-Station Trials Important to Rice Industry Rice research scientists from the LSU AgCenter conduct many research projects at locations other than the Rice Research Station near Crowley. These off-station sites are located throughout the rice-growing regions of the state. |
| Rice Variety Selection - An Important First Step/Dermacor X-100 Twenty-five years ago Louisiana was predominantly a medium-grain producing state. In the decade of the 1980s, we planted approximately 65 percent of our acreage in medium-grain varieties, with the reminder seeded to long-grain types. In 2008, Louisiana planted over 95 percent of our acreage in long-grain types. |
| LSU AgCenter Releases New Rice Varieties for 2008 The LSU AgCenter has released two new rice varieties for seed production in 2008. Both varieties were developed at the Rice Research Station located near Crowley. |
| Clearfield Rice Technology Valuable but Must be Sustained Farm & Ranch 1(2):10 - April 2005. Because the weed is so closely related to the crop plant, it has been impossible to develop a conventional rice herbicide that will control red rice in a rice crop without causing severe damage to the commercial crop. Therefore, research efforts at the LSU AgCenter’s Rice Research Station were undertaken to develop an “unconventional” approach to red rice control. |
| Louisiana Rice Research Board Supports Industry Improvements Farm & Ranch 1(10):10 - Dec. 2005. The Louisiana Rice Research Board recently met to review funded projects, evaluate new proposed projects and make decisions on funding for 2006. The board is a 13-member group that administers funds collected at a rate of $.05/cwt on all rice produced in Louisiana. These funds can be used only for rice-related research purposes. |
| Challenges of Rice Variety Development: Part III Farm & Ranch 1(7):16 - Sept. 2005. The lines that display superior characteristics in preliminary testing are considered for advancement to our Commercial/Advanced (CA) trials, as well as the Uniform Regional Rice Nursery (URN). Only about 5% of lines entered into the preliminary trials will be advanced. |
| Challenges of Rice Variety Development - Part 1 Farm & Ranch 1(5):11 - July 2005. The LSU AgCenter Rice Research Station has a long history of developing new varieties of benefit to the Louisiana rice industry. |
| Challenges of Rice Variety Development: Part II Farm & Ranch 1(6):20 - August 2005. Rice variety development is a long-term research endeavor. It normally takes 4-5 years from when the initial cross is made to develop a new population, until superior progeny from that population are uniform enough to be entered into yield trials. |
| Foundation Seed Rice Production Essential for the Rice Industry One of the most important functions of the LSU AgCenter’s Rice Research Station is the production of foundation rice seed. The Rice Research Station produces foundation seed primarily of varieties developed by the station. |
| Rice Research: A Multi-State Effort The recent USA Rice Outlook Conference, held in Orlando, Florida, provided an excellent overview on the current state of affairs in the rice industry. Successful rice research can have positive benefits for Louisiana rice producers regardless of where it is conducted. |
| The History of U.S. Rice Production - Part 1 LA Farm & Ranch (Nov. 2006) - The history of U.S. rice production - The Carolina Connection. |
| Current Status of Coastal Wetland Plants Research and Restoration Efforts “Proceedings of Symposium on Current Status of Coastal Wetland Plants Research and Restoration Efforts at the LSU AgCenter Rice Research Station, November 14, 2008. Meeting overview, Agenda, Presentation abstracts, Author information, and List of registered attendees are provided”. |
| Crawfish Production Does Not Conform Well to a "Recipe" Approach LA Farm & Ranch (Nov. 2006) There are several reasons why a "recipe" approach might work for many commodities but is much less certain for crawfish. |
| 'Ecrevisse,' the First Rice Variety Developed Specifically for Use in Crawfish Ponds Introduced by the LSU AgCenter in 2004, Ecrevisse is the first rice cultivar specifically suited as a forage crop for crawfish production. |
| Effects of Food Limitations On Crawfish Reproduction Limited food resources near the end of the crawfish production season resulted in lower reproduction. Moreover, short-term feeding with high protein/high energy feeds in forage depleted ponds before crawfish burrowing seemed to mitigate the food shortages and even increased the spawning rate over those crawfish from ponds rich in forage. |
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