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#107 A Rice Retrospective

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A Rice Retrospective

What’s changed the most in rice farming over the past 50 years? Four life-long farmers from Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, and California discuss the game-changing innovations that have revolutionized everything from planting and harvesting to nitrogen use, marketing, and tractor tech. From GPS-guided combines to the rise of semi-dwarf rice varieties, hear how technology and research powered dramatic yield boosts.

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Michael Rue, California rice farmer, Jackie Loewer, Louisiana rice farmer, Marvin Hare, Arkansas rice farmer, and L.G. Raun, Texas rice farmer

Michael Rue, Jackie Loewer, Marvin Hare, and L.G. Raun

Posted On February 11, 2025

Posted By The Rice Stuff

Posted In Agriculture & Farming

Tagged agriculture check-off farming generations history research technology

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