By Melody Beck
Rice producers, consultants and industry representatives are invited to attend the 78th annual Beaumont Field Day on July 9 at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Beaumont.
Themed “Resilience in Texas Rice: Growing Together,” the field day will focus on research advancements and management strategies that support the long-term success of the Texas rice industry.
The event will begin with field tours at 8 a.m., followed by an indoor educational program at 10:45 a.m., a noon barbecue lunch and an afternoon workshop focused on grain quality and water management practices. There is no registration fee to attend the event.
Field tours, current rice research
Morning field tours will provide attendees with an opportunity to learn about the latest developments in rice production research conducted by Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists.
Tour stops will feature updates on inbred and specialty rice breeding, plant physiology, nutrient management, insect management, disease management, weed control and the use of drone technology in rice production systems.
Featured faculty and scientists include:
- Lee Tarpley, Ph.D., AgriLife Research plant physiologist and professor in the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, and Fugen Dou, Ph.D., AgriLife Research scientist in crop nutrient management and professor in the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, who will lead discussions on rice physiology and nutrient management.
Source : tamu.edu