Final 2017 Rice Farming Yields Rice Farming Updates
Here they are: The RFC total field yields for the 2017 crop. I hope you can understand the spreadsheet. If you have any questions, please contact me. ...
Holidays Approach as Second Crop is Harvested Rice Farming Update
First of all, there are 41 days before Christmas!!! Time is flying by, please do not procrastinate like yours truly. That makes for a tough Christmas...
Ideas for Introducing Agriculture in the Classroom
We don’t know if you know this, but it’s 2017. It’s the age of information, of technology, of the internet. What space does that really leave us for t...
Wharton County Summer Rice Harvest Update Rice Farming Update
Combines and pickers are running at full speed once again. The rains of early August slowed or stopped the rice harvest for several days. I have been ...
WCYF Exhibitors Thank Mr. Tire Auto Service Center Rice Farmers Coop Mr. Tire Supports Local Community
We recently received several cards from local Wharton County Youth Fair exhibitors sharing their gratitude for support in their projects and sale. We ...
No Land, No Water: Texas Fights for Wide Opens Spaces
As rice farmers, ranchers, and ag-enthusiasts, we take great pride in Texas’ vast open spaces, as well as the heritage that comes with working these l...
On Through Growing Season 2017 Rice Farming Update
Wow March is gone so that means 25 % of the year has blown by.
Planted acres of most crops increased tremendously over the last two to three weeks....
Rice Planting in 2017 – The Numbers Rice Farmers Update: March 13th, 2017
Here it is the middle of March and very wet.
In discussing the 2017 planting intentions with Corrie Bowen, Wharton County Extension Agent, this mo...
Planting Season Again! Rice Farmers Update: February 21, 2017
WOW, hard to believe it is planting season! Seems like yesterday we were preparing for the 2016 crop.
The following is a summary of market news ...
6 Winter Maintenance Tips For Your Tractor
While most tractors are hardy and can handle a wide variety of weather, it’s important to keep tabs on several key components of your machinery. This ...