Continuing Projects
Agricultural Economics
Economic Analysis of Rice Production and Farm Management in Louisiana
Michael Salassi $40,000
Entomology
The Panicle Rice Mite: Statewide Survey and Evaluating Crop Rotation as a Management Approach
Natalie Hummel $11,000
Integrated Management Strategies for Insect Pests of Rice in Louisiana
Michael Stout $82,000
Communications
Enhancement of Rice Research and Extension Communications
Frankie Gould, Steve Linscombe $25,000
Plant, Environment & Soil Sciences
Development of Rice Germplasm for Sheath Blight Resistance, High Milling and Aroma
James Oard $36,000
Weed Management in Herbicide-Resistant/Tolerant and Conventional Rice
Eric Webster $107,000
Northeast Research Station
Rice Weed Research in Northeast Louisiana
Bill Williams $43,000
Rice Research Station
Rice Research Station Overall Support
Steve Linscombe $12,000
Development of Improved Medium Grain Rice Varieties for Louisiana
S. Brooks Blanche TRQ $25,000
Development of Disease Control Practices in Rice
Don Groth $60,000
Rice Management Strategies for Efficient Utilization of Agronomic Inputs and Natural Resources
Dustin Harrell $120,000
Multiple Generation Rice Breeding Nursery
Steve Linscombe $70,000
Development of Superior Rice Varieties for Louisiana
Steve Linscombe $418,000
Development of Improved Long Grain and Special Purpose Rice Varieties for Louisiana
Xueyan Sha $89,000
Marker-Assisted Breeding and Development of Molecular Markers for Important Traits in Louisiana Rice Production
Herry S. Utomo TRQ $25,000
Southwest Region
Louisiana Rice Research Verification Project
John Saichuk $46,000
TRQ Project Funding $50,000
Checkoff Project Funding $1,159,000
Total Continuing Project Funding $1,209,000
New Projects
Plant, Environment & Soil Sciences
Characterization and Utilization of Genetic Traits for Resistance to Multiple Diseases of Rice
Jong Hyun Ham $21,000
Rice Research Station
Rice Grain Quality Enhancement: Characterization of Grain Quality Among Elite High
Ida Wenefrida $20,000
Total New Project Funding $41,000
Total Funding $1,250,000