DiscoverThe Rice Stuff#107 A Rice Retrospective
#107 A Rice Retrospective

#107 A Rice Retrospective

Update: 2025-02-11
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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.

With special guests:

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

Hosted by:

Dr. Steve Linscombe and Lesley Dixon

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#107 A Rice Retrospective

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