| USRPA staff members Iris Figueroa and Trey Barker visited with producers and friends of the industry at the annual University of Arkansas Rice Field Day in Stuttgart, Arkansas yesterday. As expected, it was a well-attended event, including 39 farmers and consultants from ProArroz in Argentina who are currently touring the U.S. Delta. |
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| The two field tours provided to the attendees included Rice Breeding Updates, Rice Insect Management, Agronomy, Pathology, Weed Control in Rice, Germplasm Evaluation and Disease Resistance and Drones and Remote Sensing. |
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| Trey Barker and Iris Figueroa welcome Hugo Carlos Muller, President of Foundation ProArroz of Argentina during the Arkansas field day. Mr. Muller along with Alberto Livore (research specialist for ProArroz) led a group of 39 farmers and consultants on a tour of the U.S. rice delta. The USRPA appreciates the relationship with ProArroz that was established some 20 years ago and we look forward to seeing them at the 2025 RMTC in Miami, Florida. |
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