Rice Delphacid Infestations and Heat Stress in Midsouth Rice

Jarrod Hardke calls into the Crop Doctors’ Podcast studio in Stoneville to visit with Will Eubank, Jason, and Tom about the rice delphacid infestations sweeping through Midsouth rice fields. Experts are raising concerns as these pests continue to appear in new areas late in the season. They also discuss the compounding impact of extreme late-season heat on rice development and yield, especially in fields already under stress. Learn about key warning signs like twin-stemmed plants and sharply reduced yields in affected zones. 

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