HARRISBURG, Ark. — Horizon Ag will host its 2026 Arkansas Field Day Tuesday, Aug. 4, at the Northeast Rice Research and Extension Center, 15327 Highway 1, Harrisburg. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m., with the program running from 6-8 p.m., followed by dinner and door prize drawings.
The program will include a breeding pipeline update from Dr. Maria Montiel, Horizon Ag’s rice breeder, covering new Clearfield® varieties CLL20 and CLL21, an early look at Provisia® Rice System candidate PVJ01 and continued performance data on PVL06.
Peter Bachmann, president and CEO of the USA Rice Federation, will address the challenges and opportunities shaping the Southern aromatic rice market. Grower Hank Chaney will also share his experience with the Provisia system, including variety improvements and the importance of stewardship in protecting the technology.
For more information or to confirm attendance, contact Horizon Ag at 866-237-6167 or visit HorizonSeed.com.
