Valmont Irrigation and RiceTec will be hosting a rice field day in one week!
What: Rice under center pivot field day
When: Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Where: RiceTec Eagle Lake Facility
3055 Hwy 3013
Eagle Lake, Texas, USA 77434
GPS: LAT 29 32' 19.49", LONG 96 19' 26.01"
Kevin Hoffman's rice field
1/2 mile west of the intersection of FM950 and FM2614
Texas, USA
GPS: LAT 29 28' 18.71", LONG 96 21' 44.06"
Times: Registration at 11:30AM
Lunch will be served at the RiceTec Eagle Lake Facility at 12PM.
Field day activities will commence at the field from 1PM - 3PM.
RSVP: rice@valmont.com | +1-800-825-6668 ext 3042 | www.circlesforrice.com
Rice Grower: Kevin Hoffman
Valley Dealer: Peerless Equipment
The field day will open with a luncheon at the RiceTec Eagle Lake Facility. Following lunch will be a trip to the rice field, where attendees will see the Valley center pivot in action and participate in field day activities presented by Circles for Rice team members and RiceTec staff.
For those who do not wish to participate in the luncheon, please join us at Mr. Hoffman's field at 1PM for field day activities; registration will also be available at this time. The field is located 1/2 mile west of the intersection of FM950 and FM2614 (about 10 miles from Eagle Lake).
This field day is open to the public. However, we do request that you please pre-register.
Register by email, website, or phone. Pre-registrants will receive a special welcome gift at the Field Day!
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Friday, June 18, 2010
Circles for Rice | Weekly Update
United States
This week, I will focus on some irrigation management issues that have been observed in the rice fields under center pivots. The following situations have developed in the fields:
1. Case #1 - The rice team advises the grower to irrigate, but the grower "wants to wait for rain." We all want to utilize the rain, but if the grower delays irrigation for two or more days, particularly on some of the lighter soils, we will see damage to the tillers and, in some cases, some significant drying. We need complete canopy development to both minimize late season weed pressure and achieve good yields.
2. Case #2 - The farmer applies very light, frequent irrigation applications of .09" per pass. As shown in the graph below, the trend for soil moisture at the 4" depth has increased. Note the small "dips" after each application, but not complete refill of the soil profile. Fortunately, on June 17, the rice field received significant rain that recharged the soil profile.
3. Case #3 - The grower applies too much irrigation per pass. There are two problems with this approach:
Overall, though, the rice is looking excellent and has good weed control.
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1. Case #1 - The rice team advises the grower to irrigate, but the grower "wants to wait for rain." We all want to utilize the rain, but if the grower delays irrigation for two or more days, particularly on some of the lighter soils, we will see damage to the tillers and, in some cases, some significant drying. We need complete canopy development to both minimize late season weed pressure and achieve good yields.
2. Case #2 - The farmer applies very light, frequent irrigation applications of .09" per pass. As shown in the graph below, the trend for soil moisture at the 4" depth has increased. Note the small "dips" after each application, but not complete refill of the soil profile. Fortunately, on June 17, the rice field received significant rain that recharged the soil profile.
3. Case #3 - The grower applies too much irrigation per pass. There are two problems with this approach:
- There is a potential for runoff (which is what happened). More water was applied than the soil could infiltrate or store on the surface and it began to run off.
- There is significant time to get back to the start of the irrigation cycle. Rice is a shallow-rooted crop and does not have much soil volume from which to draw moisture; it may reach critical depletion before the center pivot gets back to the beginning of the cycle.
Overall, though, the rice is looking excellent and has good weed control.
Circles for Rice Field Day Reminder
Valmont Irrigation and RiceTec will be hosting a rice field day in June!
What: Rice under center pivot field day
When: Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Where: RiceTec Eagle Lake Facility
3055 Hwy 3013
Eagle Lake, Texas, USA 77434
GPS: LAT 29 32' 19.49", LONG 96 19' 26.01"
Kevin Hoffman's rice field
1/2 mile west of the intersection of FM950 and FM2614
Texas, USA
GPS: LAT 29 28' 18.71", LONG 96 21' 44.06"
Times: Registration at 11:30AM
Lunch will be served at the RiceTec Eagle Lake Facility at 12PM.
Field day activities will commence at the field from 1PM - 3PM.
RSVP: rice@valmont.com | +1-800-825-6668 ext 3042 | www.circlesforrice.com | by June 18, 2010 (TODAY!)
Rice Grower: Kevin Hoffman
Valley Dealer: Peerless Equipment
The field day will open with a luncheon at the RiceTec Eagle Lake Facility. Following lunch will be a trip to the rice field, where attendees will see the Valley center pivot in action and participate in field day activities presented by Circles for Rice team members and RiceTec and NRCS staff.
For those who do not wish to participate in the luncheon, please join us at Mr. Hoffman's field at 1PM for field day activities; registration will also be available at this time. The field is located 1/2 mile west of the intersection of FM950 and FM2614 (about 10 miles from Eagle Lake).
This field day is open to the public. However, we do request that you please pre-register
Register by email, website, or phone. Register by June 18 (TODAY!) to receive a welcome gift at the Field Day!
What: Rice under center pivot field day
When: Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Where: RiceTec Eagle Lake Facility
3055 Hwy 3013
Eagle Lake, Texas, USA 77434
GPS: LAT 29 32' 19.49", LONG 96 19' 26.01"
Kevin Hoffman's rice field
1/2 mile west of the intersection of FM950 and FM2614
Texas, USA
GPS: LAT 29 28' 18.71", LONG 96 21' 44.06"
Times: Registration at 11:30AM
Lunch will be served at the RiceTec Eagle Lake Facility at 12PM.
Field day activities will commence at the field from 1PM - 3PM.
RSVP: rice@valmont.com | +1-800-825-6668 ext 3042 | www.circlesforrice.com | by June 18, 2010 (TODAY!)
Rice Grower: Kevin Hoffman
Valley Dealer: Peerless Equipment
The field day will open with a luncheon at the RiceTec Eagle Lake Facility. Following lunch will be a trip to the rice field, where attendees will see the Valley center pivot in action and participate in field day activities presented by Circles for Rice team members and RiceTec and NRCS staff.
For those who do not wish to participate in the luncheon, please join us at Mr. Hoffman's field at 1PM for field day activities; registration will also be available at this time. The field is located 1/2 mile west of the intersection of FM950 and FM2614 (about 10 miles from Eagle Lake).
This field day is open to the public. However, we do request that you please pre-register
Register by email, website, or phone. Register by June 18 (TODAY!) to receive a welcome gift at the Field Day!
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Circles for Rice | Weekly Update
Australia
After spending 10 days in Australia, I am back in the United States. Part of my trip overseas was devoted to meeting with people involved in rice production, and some are interested in producing rice under center pivots and linears. In Australia, the primary driver for producing rice under center pivots and linears is the shortage of water for flood irrigation. I visited with several people associated with rice production to learn more about the Australian climate, soils, and typical production process.
United States
The rice crop continues to develop well; most fields are either early tillering or are approaching panicle initiation. The key focuses right now include:
Ukraine
The rice in Ukraine is also developing well, but some weed pressures have been observed. The photo to the right is of the rice field in Ukraine.
Field Day | Eagle Lake, Texas, USA
We are looking forward to our first field day this month, and we hope to see you all there! Please see www.circlesforrice.com (Homepage) for more information on this upcoming event. We do ask attendees to please pre-register by June 18, but the event is open to the public.
After spending 10 days in Australia, I am back in the United States. Part of my trip overseas was devoted to meeting with people involved in rice production, and some are interested in producing rice under center pivots and linears. In Australia, the primary driver for producing rice under center pivots and linears is the shortage of water for flood irrigation. I visited with several people associated with rice production to learn more about the Australian climate, soils, and typical production process.
United States
The rice crop continues to develop well; most fields are either early tillering or are approaching panicle initiation. The key focuses right now include:
- Weed control
- Nitrogen application
- Gradually moving irrigation application depth from 0.20" to 0.30" (10.0 mm to 12.5 mm), depending on the ability of the soil to infiltrate the water
- Watching wheel tracks under the center pivot
Ukraine
The rice in Ukraine is also developing well, but some weed pressures have been observed. The photo to the right is of the rice field in Ukraine.
Field Day | Eagle Lake, Texas, USA
We are looking forward to our first field day this month, and we hope to see you all there! Please see www.circlesforrice.com (Homepage) for more information on this upcoming event. We do ask attendees to please pre-register by June 18, but the event is open to the public.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Circles for Rice Field Day Reminder
Valmont Irrigation and RiceTec will be hosting a rice field day in June!
What: Rice under center pivot field day
When: Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Where: RiceTec Eagle Lake Facility
3055 Hwy 3013
Eagle Lake, Texas, USA 77434
GPS: LAT 29 32' 19.49", LONG 96 19' 26.01"
Kevin Hoffman's rice field
1/2 mile west of the intersection of FM950 and FM2614
Texas, USA
GPS: LAT 29 28' 18.71", LONG 96 21' 44.06"
Times: Registration at 11:30AM
Lunch will be served at the RiceTec Eagle Lake Facility at 12PM.
Field day activities will commence at the field from 1PM - 3PM.
RSVP: rice@valmont.com | +1-800-825-6668 ext 3042 | www.circlesforrice.com | by June 18, 2010
Rice Grower: Kevin Hoffman
Valley Dealer: Peerless Equipment
The field day will open with a luncheon at the RiceTec Eagle Lake Facility. Following lunch will be a trip to the rice field, where attendees will see the Valley center pivot in action and participate in field day activities presented by Circles for Rice team members and RiceTec and Texas A&M staff.
For those who do not wish to participate in the luncheon, please join us at Mr. Hoffman's field at 1PM for field day activities. The field is located 1/2 mile west of the intersection of FM950 and FM2614 (about 10 miles from Eagle Lake).
This field day is open to the public. However, we do request that you please register
Register by email, website, or phone. Register by June 18 to receive a welcome gift at the Field Day!
What: Rice under center pivot field day
When: Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Where: RiceTec Eagle Lake Facility
3055 Hwy 3013
Eagle Lake, Texas, USA 77434
GPS: LAT 29 32' 19.49", LONG 96 19' 26.01"
Kevin Hoffman's rice field
1/2 mile west of the intersection of FM950 and FM2614
Texas, USA
GPS: LAT 29 28' 18.71", LONG 96 21' 44.06"
Times: Registration at 11:30AM
Lunch will be served at the RiceTec Eagle Lake Facility at 12PM.
Field day activities will commence at the field from 1PM - 3PM.
RSVP: rice@valmont.com | +1-800-825-6668 ext 3042 | www.circlesforrice.com | by June 18, 2010
Rice Grower: Kevin Hoffman
Valley Dealer: Peerless Equipment
The field day will open with a luncheon at the RiceTec Eagle Lake Facility. Following lunch will be a trip to the rice field, where attendees will see the Valley center pivot in action and participate in field day activities presented by Circles for Rice team members and RiceTec and Texas A&M staff.
For those who do not wish to participate in the luncheon, please join us at Mr. Hoffman's field at 1PM for field day activities. The field is located 1/2 mile west of the intersection of FM950 and FM2614 (about 10 miles from Eagle Lake).
This field day is open to the public. However, we do request that you please register
Register by email, website, or phone. Register by June 18 to receive a welcome gift at the Field Day!
Friday, June 4, 2010
World Environment Day | June 5, 2010
Every year, June 5 marks World Environment Day. Founded in 1972 by the United Nations, World Environment Day was created to encourage people to become aware of the issues surrounding our global environments, so that we as global citizens can help ensure a bright future for us and generations to come.
In 2009, Omaha, NE, was fortunate to have been the North American host city for World Environment Day. Personally, I feel very proud of this factoid, and amazed at how the citizens of my hometown were able to come together and become more aware of our environment. To learn more about the 2009 celebration in Omaha, please click here.
This year's North American celebration will be hosted in Pittsburgh, PA. The host city has created a wonderfully interactive website for those interested in the event. Please visit www.pittsburghwed.com for information on tomorrow's activities and celebration.
Happy World Environment Day!
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Circles for Rice | Weekly Update
United States
The rice under center pivots continues to develop. Field scouting has been focused on irrigation scheduling, wheel tracks, and weeds. Most of the rice is actively tillering and is beginning to close the canopy
The below graph is current soil moisture data for one rice field that we are reviewing this year. Note the green line - it is a measure of soil temperature.
We are most interested in the blue line. This represents the moisture sensor at 4", which is the distance the rice roots have reached. Note that on May 28th, June 1st, and June 3rd, the blue line drops - this is from the soil receiving water, which, in each of these cases, is irrigation; rainfall would show up similarly. After each irrigation application, the blue line gradually increases; this is representing moisture use by the crop.
Our goal is to manage the highs and lows of this cycle to promote good crop growth and efficient water use.
The rice under center pivots continues to develop. Field scouting has been focused on irrigation scheduling, wheel tracks, and weeds. Most of the rice is actively tillering and is beginning to close the canopy
The below graph is current soil moisture data for one rice field that we are reviewing this year. Note the green line - it is a measure of soil temperature.
We are most interested in the blue line. This represents the moisture sensor at 4", which is the distance the rice roots have reached. Note that on May 28th, June 1st, and June 3rd, the blue line drops - this is from the soil receiving water, which, in each of these cases, is irrigation; rainfall would show up similarly. After each irrigation application, the blue line gradually increases; this is representing moisture use by the crop.
Our goal is to manage the highs and lows of this cycle to promote good crop growth and efficient water use.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Circles for Rice Field Day Announcement
Valmont Irrigation and RiceTec will be hosting a rice field day in June!
What: Rice under center pivot field day
When: Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Where: RiceTec Eagle Lake Facility | Eagle Lake, Texas, USA
Times: Lunch will be served at the RiceTec Eagle Lake Facility at 12PM.
Field day activities will commence at the field from 1PM - 3PM.
RSVP: rice@valmont.com | +1-800-825-6668 ext 3042 | by June 18, 2010
Rice Grower: Kevin Hoffman
Valley Dealer: Peerless Equipment
The field day will open with a luncheon at the RiceTec Eagle Lake Facility. Following lunch will be a trip to the rice field, where attendees will see the Valley center pivot in action and participate in field day activities presented by Circles for Rice team members and RiceTec staff.
For those who do not wish to participate in the luncheon, please join us at Mr. Hoffman's field at 1PM for field day activities. The field is located 1/2 mile west of the intersection of FM950 and FM2614 (about 10 miles from Eagle Lake).
This field day is open to the public. However, we do request that you please register
Register by email or phone. Register by June 18 to receive a welcome gift at the field day sign in!
More details to come!
What: Rice under center pivot field day
When: Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Where: RiceTec Eagle Lake Facility | Eagle Lake, Texas, USA
Times: Lunch will be served at the RiceTec Eagle Lake Facility at 12PM.
Field day activities will commence at the field from 1PM - 3PM.
RSVP: rice@valmont.com | +1-800-825-6668 ext 3042 | by June 18, 2010
Rice Grower: Kevin Hoffman
Valley Dealer: Peerless Equipment
The field day will open with a luncheon at the RiceTec Eagle Lake Facility. Following lunch will be a trip to the rice field, where attendees will see the Valley center pivot in action and participate in field day activities presented by Circles for Rice team members and RiceTec staff.
For those who do not wish to participate in the luncheon, please join us at Mr. Hoffman's field at 1PM for field day activities. The field is located 1/2 mile west of the intersection of FM950 and FM2614 (about 10 miles from Eagle Lake).
This field day is open to the public. However, we do request that you please register
Register by email or phone. Register by June 18 to receive a welcome gift at the field day sign in!
More details to come!
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