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County Impact Statements - Drew County
Rice Research Verification Program Puts Money In Producer’s Pockets
The Rice Research Verification Program (RRVP) helped rice growers in the
Delta improve crop management during the 2001 growing season. Drew County
producer Nelson Crow participated in the program. As a result, Nelson yielded
170 bu/acre, which is 30 bushels higher than the historical field average. The
net return on the Drew County field after all production costs including land
charge was $100.84/acre.
In a time of low commodity prices and high production costs, it is imperative
that producers use production inputs like fertilizer, herbicides and fuel as
efficiently as possible in order to maximize net returns. Producers cooperating
in the 2001 RRVP produced rice yields that averaged 161 bu/acre more than the
projected 2001 state average (138 bu/acre). This additional yield translates
into about $84.84/acre ($3.26/bushel) additional income.
The RRVP tests and verifies research-based production recommendations to
ensure they are appropriate for grower use on large commercial production
fields. The verification program also identifies emerging problems that growers
encounter and helps find practical solutions for these problems.
Drew County RRVP field
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Impacts
- RRVP participants averaged 161 bu/acre compared to the predicted state
average of 138 bu/acre. This is a 16% increase over the state average yield.
- Drew County participant Nelson Crow’s RRVP field averaged 170 bu/acre.
This is a 21% increase over his historical field average.
- 75% of the RRVP producers produced rice yields higher than their normal
average.
- 100% of the fields had positive net returns as a result of the RRVP.
- Participants in the RRVP averaged $84.84/acre net returns.
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