In just released guidance from the Department of Homeland Security, the President has designated Food and Agriculture as Critical Infrastructure in the fight against the spread of Covid-19. This guidance is provided to state and local officials when developing responses to the spread of the disease.
READ MORE
A number of counties in the rice growing region have issued shelter in place orders or directives, in an effort to slow the spread of the COVID-19. When these requirements are adopted, Essential Businesses are designated and allowed to continue operations while restrictions are in place. While each order or directive is county specific, farming, food and ag processing and companies supplying these businesses have been designated as Essential Businesses.
READ MORE
After nearly two years in production, we are excited to announce that today marks the debut of “Sharing Butte Creek,” a short film on this major environmental success story. Emmy Award winning producer, photographer and editor Kit Tyler interviewed rice growers, water officials, conservationists and others as part of this project.
READ MORE
Our latest episode of Ingrained, the California Rice Podcast, covers an important and exciting new endeavor spearheaded by the Rice Commission- our Pilot Salmon Project.
READ MORE
A reminder that March 16 is the deadline to enroll in the Agriculture Risk (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2019 crop year.
READ MORE
For his long and productive period working to improve California rice varieties, Rice Experiment Station Director Kent McKenzie has received a major honor. At the 38th Rice Technical Working Group meeting in Alabama, Dr. McKenzie received the distinguished service award today.
READ MORE
In 2020, the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board will begin implementing strict new requirements for the discharge of nitrate and salt from agriculture. After more than a decade in development, the CV-Salts Basin Plan Amendment will make two important changes to all Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR’s) under which all surface and groundwater discharges fall. Here is a link to a comprehensive summary of the changes and helpful maps.
READ MORE
The following language is provided by CRC counsel Kahn, Soares, Conway for your use in contracts for services. These elements should be added to your existing contracts to meet AB-5 requirements. As always, we recommend you consult with your own counsel in developing contracts.
READ MORE
Today’s annual CRC Grower Meetings in Colusa and Yuba City covered many important subjects, including legislation, trade and water.
READ MORE
The requirement to complete the Rice Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR) Farm Evaluation and Nitrogen Management Plan moves to once every five years. This means you will report the 2022 crop information in 2023. The calricenews.org website currently reflects the change in reporting requirements. We will provide reminders as the reporting date approaches.
READ MORE