Trends in Florida Rice Production and Varieties
Jehangir H. Bhadha, Luigi Trotta, Daniel Cavazos, and Matthew VanWeelden
This publication sheds light on the trends of rice acreage and yields from 2008 to 2021. Nearly 23,000 acres of flooded rice were planted in south Florida in 2021. Growing flooded rice is a good Best Management Practice for growers in the region because it has been shown to reduce pest pressure and improve soil quality. The publication also highlights some of the recent varieties of rice that are grown in the region.
