Corteva Agriscience plans to hold two California rice grower meetings via Zoom this season rather than the usual in-person get-togethers. One is scheduled for 9-11 a.m., Feb. 3, and the second one, a repeat, will be held from 9-11...
The California Rice Commission and its industry partners have received a Regional Conservation Partnership Program award worth nearly $5.5 million. The funds will be used to continue collaborative work aimed at enhancing waterbird habitat in working rice fields.
In addition...
• By Ching Lee •
Winter-flooded rice fields already provide essential habitat for migratory birds, but could they also provide benefits to help the state's salmon populations?
Scientists at the University of California, Davis, are finalizing their fieldwork on an experiment...
After review of projected monitoring and reporting costs along with fees for the state's rice waste discharge requirements, the California Rice Commission board decided in December to begin the process for an industry vote to increase the assessment cap.
Currently,...
The California Rice Commission and its project partners have received a $1.5 million Conservation Innovation Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service.
The project is in in partnership with NRCS, Ducks Unlimited, the California Ricelands Waterbird...
The California Cooperative Rice Research Foundation recently honored Butte County rice producer Frank Rehermann for his years of industry leadership, including 20 serving on the California Rice Commission.
In presenting the California Rice Industry Award, CRC President and CEO Tim...
• By Bob Johnson •
A team of researchers is waiting to learn how many of the small chinook salmon that were raised on the healthiest of food in Mike Dewit's rice field in the Yolo Bypass, fitted with microtransmitters,...
The California Rice Commission has been working closely with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to establish rules for new California Winter Rice Habitat Incentive Program.
These rules, published in the Department’s Public Solicitation Notice, establish the provisions for...
In early February, growers and handlers will receive a ballot from the California Department of Food and Agriculture for the California Rice Commission referendum. Recipients are asked to take a moment to fill it out and return it.
Every five...
The California Rice Commission is seeking nominations to fill open seats on its board of directors.
The following seats are open by district:
• District 1 (Butte County) – 2 member; 3 alternate
• District 2 (Colusa County) – 2 member; 4...
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