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#113 The Science and Secrets of Rice Seed Production

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Retired rice breeder extraordinaire Steve Linscombe talks with Randy Ouzts from Nutrien, Tim Walker of HorizonAg, and Brian Ottis of RiceTec about the challenges of seed production, breeding methods, hybrid vs. pure line development, determining seeding rates, and how weather and technology shape the seed supply. Discover the cutting-edge practices and decisions that fuel the rice industry from the ground up.

https://www.horizonseed.com
https://nutrienagsolutions.com
https://ricetec.com

Guests

  • Brian Ottis, Director of U.S. Marketing and Product Management, RiceTec
  • Tim Walker, CEO, Horizon Ag
  • Randy Ouzts, U.S. Rice Manager, Nutrien Ag Solutions
Brian Ottis, Director of U.S. Marketing and Product Management, RiceTec
Tim Walker, CEO, Horizon Ag
Randy Ouzts, U.S. Rice Manager, Nutrien Ag Solutions

Posted On May 13, 2025

Posted By The Rice Stuff

Posted In Agriculture & Farming

Tagged breeding cold storage Horizon Ag hybrid Nutrien Ag rice seed RiceTec seed certification seed classes seeding rate traits

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