Dr. Johnny Saichuk, LSU AgCenter rice specialist, stopped by the Zaunbrecher field this morning and he liked what he saw.
"The herbicides appear to be working on the Juncus," he reported.
He had been uncertain whether applying an ounce of Permit per acre would work but he said it appears that the weed has been knocked down by the compound. The mixture included a half ounce of Londax and a gallon of zinc per acre, with crop oil added at the rate of 1 gallon per 100 gallons of liquid.
A permanent flood of 3-4 inches has been pumped onto the field. "We have no intention of letting the water out until just before harvest."
Saichuk said he has recommended application of an insecticide, such as Mustang Max or Karate, to address rice water weevils before the pests get out of hand. He said scarring was found on the 2-leaf rice and some pairs of the insects were found.
Saichuk said he is somewhat concerned that the cool weather expected this weekend could retard growth of the young crop.
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