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Horizon Ag Arkansas Field Day Aug. 15 in Harrisburg

August 8, 2024

It’s a big year for rice acres in the South, and the annual Horizon Ag Arkansas Field Day is a great time to hear how high-yielding varieties like CLL18 and CLL16 are doing this season, along with promising new lines like PVL04 and CLL19.

It’s also a chance to find out about Clearfield® and Provisia® varieties in the pipeline, like CLM05, a high-yielding medium grain variety from the University of Arkansas breeding program that will be available for planting in 2025, and other developments important to rice producers in the region.

The field day is set for August 15 at the Northeast Rice Research and Extension Center in Harrisburg, with registration beginning at 4:30 p.m.

There will be presentations by Horizon Ag, DeValls Bluff grower Darren Walker and university rice specialists Jarrod Hardke from Arkansas and Justin Chlapecka from Missouri. There also will be opportunities to view Horizon Ag varieties in the field and a great dinner with friends in the industry.

“We have a lot of positives to talk about, in terms of what is happening in the field with our varieties, as well as our ongoing efforts in support of growers and the U.S. rice industry,” says Dr. Tim Walker, Horizon Ag CEO. “Demand for rice seed was high last winter and, for various reasons, some seed suppliers were short on inventory.   Horizon Ag rose to the challenge, supplying more rice growers with varieties offering excellent yield and milling quality potential. There’s a lot of CLL18, CLL19 and CLL16 planted this year, and these varieties are looking strong in many fields.”

PVL04 has performed well in its first year of commercial planting. Learn more about how the Provisia® Rice System is providing farmers with an effective tool to control resistant weedy rice and red rice, and to better manage weed control technologies.

We’re also launching a new Clearfield long grain line in 2025, CLHA03, a high-amylose variety from the LSU AgCenter breeding program. CLHA03 will meet the unique cooking quality desired by Latin American customers while still providing high-yield potential.

“The Horizon Ag team looks forward to our Arkansas Field Day every year, ” adds Dr. Walker. “We have great farmers, consultants and industry friends in this region. It’s always a pleasure to visit in person and we’re hoping for another big turnout.”

For more information about the Horizon Ag Arkansas Field Day, please call Horizon Ag at 866-237-6167.

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Field Day Details At A Glance

Date: August 15, 2024

Time: Registration 4:30 p.m.

Location: Northeast Rice Research and Extension Center, 15327 Highway 1, Harrisburg, AR 72432

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