LSU AgCenter . Cultural Practices http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/crops/rice/cultural_practices/index.htm The LSU AgCenter exists to develop and deliver practical, useful, life-enhancing information to the citizens of Louisiana. LSU AgCenter CMS Stager Copyright2009, LSU AgCenter 180 webmaster@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda Benedict) web@agcenter.lsu.edu (Sam Razi) en-us Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/images/agcenter-logo.gif LSU AgCenter . Cultural Practices http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/crops/rice/cultural_practices/index.htm Stages of Growth Before Heading in Rice http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/crops/rice/cultural_practices/Stages+of+Growth+Before+Heading+in+Rice.htm Mon, 30 May 2005 20:41:07 GMT A series of photographs depicting key growth stages in the development of rice before heading. Some of these are important in rice managment. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/crops/rice/cultural_practices/Stages+of+Growth+Before+Heading+in+Rice.htm JSaichuk@agcenter.lsu.edu (John K. Saichuk) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/D62C2ED6-D646-4047-ADF1-1DC0842AAD0F/11850/slide1a.jpg water-seeded rice seeds germinating A General Guide for Using Salt Water on Rice http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/crops/rice/cultural_practices/A+General+Guide+for+Using+Salt+Water+on+Rice.htm Mon, 23 May 2005 14:56:34 GMT 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. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/crops/rice/cultural_practices/A+General+Guide+for+Using+Salt+Water+on+Rice.htm JSaichuk@agcenter.lsu.edu (John K. Saichuk) Parts of Mature Rice Kernel http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/crops/rice/cultural_practices/Parts+of+Mature+Rice+Kernel.htm Wed, 23 Mar 2005 22:10:18 GMT The mature rice kernel or grain is made up of several parts. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/crops/rice/cultural_practices/Parts+of+Mature+Rice+Kernel.htm JSaichuk@agcenter.lsu.edu (John K. Saichuk) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/A5519913-AD4D-4DB9-8158-B8FACCE0D4FE/5430/roughricedissected.jpg mature rice kernel dissected Drill Calibration http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/crops/rice/cultural_practices/Drill+Calibration.htm Tue, 08 Apr 2008 14:44:20 GMT A series of slides on the method used to correctly calibrate a drill for rice planting. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/crops/rice/cultural_practices/Drill+Calibration.htm KLandry@agcenter.lsu.edu (Kim Landry) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/F1D9D58C-EDA4-4AAC-9DE3-2EBAB4D5D445/45071/drillingnotill2.JPG no till drill Long, Medium and Short Grain Types http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/crops/rice/cultural_practices/Long+Medium+and+Short+Grain+Types.htm Wed, 23 Mar 2005 21:44:54 GMT Here's a photograph of long, medium and short rice grains with an explanation of how the classes are determined. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/crops/rice/cultural_practices/Long+Medium+and+Short+Grain+Types.htm JSaichuk@agcenter.lsu.edu (John K. Saichuk) http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/C56A2350-B193-4FA4-8879-F45623AE8B09/5420/KerneltypesLMS.jpg long, medium and short rough rice grains Farmers Urged Not To Plow Salt-contaminated Rice Fields http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/crops/rice/News/Farmers+Urged+Not+To+Plow+Saltcontaminated+Rice+Fields.htm Mon, 13 Mar 2006 20:24:38 GMT 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. http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/crops/rice/News/Farmers+Urged+Not+To+Plow+Saltcontaminated+Rice+Fields.htm JStevens@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., J. Cheston Stevens)