NRCS extends time period expected for its review of RCPP Proposals

The CRC’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) project proposal, submitted in October with our conservation partners, is still being evaluated by the NRCS.  READ MORE

Rice blazing a trail for Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Offset Programs

Since the adoption of the Global Warming Solutions Act (AB 32), the California Rice Commission (CRC) has been working with the California Air Resources Board (ARB) and the Environmental Defense Fund to develop a voluntary program for qualifying rice growers to generate air quality credits known as greenhouse gas (GHG) offsets. READ MORE

Answering Sacramento’s Questions – How Does Rice Grow?

In a focus group held in downtown Sacramento last year, one of the primary themes from consumers was the desire to know how their food is grown. Not in general but specifically – how is rice grown? Several even thought white rice and brown rice were grown on different plants, or maybe white rice was bleached like white flour. READ MORE

How we know Social Media is working

Consider for a moment the following:

• The number of media inquiries for last year jumped 30 percent, reaching an all-time high for the Commission.
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Congress weighs in on TPP in support of Rice

As negotiations on the Trans Pacific Partnership draw near the finish line, the Commission and USA Rice would like to thank a number of members of Congress who last week undertook significant steps to support increased and meaningful market access for rice. READ MORE

Winter Flooding Conservation Program Deadline Arrives

This past Tuesday the CRC hosted a workshop for growers to provide them information on an immediate program offered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to get an additional 10,000 acres of winter flooded fields out of the landscape. READ MORE

2014 Key California Election Results and Commentary

Results as of 6:33 AM READ MORE

Water Outreach Paying Dividends

Major progress has been made since the CRC took a larger management role in Sacramento Valley Water Communications in September. READ MORE