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Rice Delphacid

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an insect, rice delphacid, on a green leaf
June 2, 2026

Texas rice planted acres on decline; threat of rice delphacid looms

Texas Crop and Weather Report - June 2, 2026

Farm & Ranch Press Releases
Pasture mealy bug on a green blade of grass.
May 27, 2026

Warm and wet spring fuels pest pressures in Texas

Texas Crop and Weather Report - May 27, 2026

Farm & Ranch Impact on Texas
A man wearing a baseball cap and black rubber gloves harvests crawfish onto a platform.
March 17, 2026

Texas crawfish outlook strong despite early harvest delays

Texas Crop and Weather Report - March 17, 2026

Farm & Ranch Press Releases
Two hands holding a bunch of discolored rice stalks
October 15, 2025

AgriLife Research leads rice delphacid and hoja blanca virus studies

Scientists mapping pest behavior, identifying viral drivers and shaping new producer guidance for 2026 planting

Farm & Ranch Impact on Texas Press Releases Science & Tech
a rice plant affected by hoja blanca caused by the rice dephacid
September 18, 2025

Texas A&M AgriLife tackles rice delphacid devastation

Texas A&M AgriLife experts are serving as key research and Extension partners in a new multistate response led by USA Rice to address the devastating spread of rice delphacid, an invasive pest now threatening thousands of acres across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi.

Farm & Ranch Impact on Texas