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RICETEC HYBRID RICE REPORT - AUGUST 17, 2012 17-Aug-2012 Hybrid Rice Report August 17, 2012| www.RiceTec.com LATEST NEWSLETTER: Late Season 2012 UPCOMING EVENTS: RiceTec Calendar of Events RICETEC HYBRID RATOON CHALLENGE!   Rice Harvest on Turner Farms in Winnie, TX  Audio Version (MP3) Harvest is about to hit full stride in the Midsouth; Texas and Louisiana on the downhill side. We continue to get very positive yield reports from the field for all crops.  With record high commodity prices and excellent yields, we hope 2012 is profitable for everyone. As you get into harvest, don't forget about our Hybrid Ratoon Challenge.  Sign up today for a chance to win an ATV or shotgun for the highest certified ratoon yield in your district.  Click here for more information. CROP REPORTS FROM OUR SALES AND SERVICE TEAM District 1, SE Missouri - Barry Barnett             (870) 273-4988       The rice crop still continues to look good in D1.  It has cooled off some as of late but it is still very dry.  Several acres were drained last week and we had a lot more drained this week or at least have quit pumping on them.  I have talked to a few growers that were going to cut a sample this week and probably gear up to start first of next week.  We should have some yields in by the next report.   Disease pressure has continued to be light. Stink bugs have not been much of an issue either.  The water has been cut off on a couple of my earliest yield trials so it won’t be long before we get started on them.  If you have any questions please give us a call.   District 2, N Arkansas - Stewart Runsick             (870) 571-6069       Harvest has begun in D2.  Early yield reports have been excellent.  We will harvest the first RFYT early next week.  Most of the other trials are drained and will be ready to harvest soon.  If you have any questions, feel free to give me a call. District 3, NE Arkansas - Kurt Johns             (870) 243-4696        Many fields have been drained with many more ready to be drained in the next week.  There have been a few fields cut but not much so far in District 3, it looks like the next ten days should really get it going.  No trials have been cut yet in District three but hopefully I’ll cut one or two next week, if the corn is harvested and the beans are watered.  Those two things are really slowing the rice harvest down.  I have heard a few yields so far which have been pretty good, 187 to mid 200’s.  Hopefully this continues to set everyone up for a great year yield wise.  I have several people calling and getting info on ratooning some fields and have looked at a few that have been fertilized and flooded.  They have a great start and are looking good now so it will be interesting to see how they turn out.  Remember if you’re interested to go to our website and fill out the entry for a chance to win a prize for our ratoon challenge.  If you have any questions give me a call and we can discuss it. District 4, N Central Arkansas - William "Hutch" Hutchens             (870) 273-9291          Well harvest has started for some in D4. There are a few guys that are just now getting started cutting some fields. I think the majority will be getting started next week. I have about half of my test plots drained and I think we are around 60% drained in the district and the rest will be drained in the next two weeks. I

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Audio Version of Report Flooding?  Already? We’re usually only about 80% planted at this point but this week it seems a good portion of the crop is ready for the permanent flood.  Just a reminder, be sure and check out the website for the latest fertility recommendations going into the flood.  With very high urea prices, the preflood application is more critical than ever.  We can’t stress enough how important it is to get the preflood nitrogen right in order to maximize yield and profit.  Nitrogen loss now is yield loss later that can’t be recovered, so get it right the first time.  If you have any questions about preflood nitrogen fertilization, weed control, or insect management, don’t hesitate to contact your Technical Services Representative.   Crop Reports from our Sales and Services Team  District 1, SE Missouri - Barry Barnett (870) 273-4988  It is still very dry overall in Southeast Missouri.  Some areas have not received any substantial rainfall in six weeks or more.  Most rice has been flushed at least twice and some three or more times to achieve an adequate stand.  Even where we have flushed with the wind being very bad lately it is no more than a couple days after shutting the pump off that the ground is already starting to crack open.   I would say that we are about 90% emerged now.  Quite a few fields have gone to flood the last week or so but we still have to flush across fields to keep it growing in order to get enough height out the rice so it will handle a permanent flood.  I have seen a few cases of chinch bug damage in the last week or so but it doesn’t seem to be too widespread.  I have two trials that are now going to flood and it won’t be long before a couple more will be at that point.  If you would like to see any of these trials or have any questions or concerns please give me a call.    District 2, N Arkansas - Stewart Runsick (870) 571-6069 Over the past week, a lot of the rice has yellowed some and just does not have a good appearance.  Growth and development slowed due mainly to cooler temperatures.  Fields have crusted since the last rain.  While a small percentage of the fields are being fertilized and flooded, many are being flushed one more time in an effort to get a few more plants up and to get the rice growing so it will get big enough to flood.  It’s been a struggle to get a stand on the clay soils planted no-till due mainly to environmental conditions.  Fluctuations in soil temperature and moisture are the main problems along with the wind.  These fields are mainly in an area from O’kean to Delaplaine over to Stonewall and Marmaduke.   None of the six replicated farm yield trials (RFYT) have gone to flood yet; however, the test at Light is ready and will be soon.  Nitrogen requirements for RiceTec hybrids on most soils in N.E. AR are 120 units of N preflood followed by 30 units applied late boot.  Feel free to give me a call if you have any questions. District 3, NE Arkansas - Kurt Johns (870) 243-4696 Flush, flush, and repeat.  This has been the routine so far.  Thankfully, next week we should start seeing several fields start going to flood. The last ten days has really seen and improvement in the appearance of the crop.  Hopefully we are turning the corner and building up steam.  Once we get the flood on it should really take off.  Getting herbicides out has been tough but maybe we're about to get it done.  If you have any questions give me a call.  If you'd like to see the trials in your area give me a call. District 4, N Central Arkansas - William "Hutch" Hutchens (870) 273-9291    These past couples of weeks have moved along quickly and since we had the rain two weeks ago.

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