Dr. Ronnie Levy

Retired, LSU Ag Center Rice Specialist|

2027 Abstract - STARTER NITROGEN AND MINIMUM TILLAGE (FALL FIELD PREPARATION) GIVE RICE AN EARLY START: Using a starter nitrogen application allows for flooding 7 to 10 days early, while preparing seedbeds in the fall capitalizes on planting as soon as the weather permits. Early planted rice has many advantages. Avoiding early weed competition, insect pressure, and disease development are just a few reasons early planting gets your rice off to a good start and higher yields.