Industry to vote on five-year CRC Referendum
In early February, growers and handlers will receive a ballot from CDFA for the CRC referendum. Please take a moment to fill it out and return. READ MORE
Industry News
Lunch and Learn event provides information on Conservation Opportunities
A field day and farm tour covering many areas of conservation will be held on Friday, December 7, at River Garden Farms in Knights Landing. READ MORE
Rice Industry Calendar a helpful reference during meeting season
We are nearing one of the busiest times of the year for industry meetings. Our industry calendar provides a helpful resource for you to keep up to date. READ MORE
California leg of the Ride With Rice Road Trip starts this week
The Mid South, Midwest, and Pacific Northwest have been visited by the bright green pickup associated with the Ride With Rice Road Trip, and now it’s California’s turn. READ MORE
Early Bird Registration for Outlook Conference ending soon
Time is running out to take advantage of the lowest registration rate for next month’s USA Rice Outlook Conference in San Diego. The early bird registration deadline is November 9. The special $179 hotel rate is available through November 5, depending on availability. READ MORE
Exhibitor Deadline for Outlook Conference fast approaching
Strong attendance is expected at the upcoming USA Rice Outlook Conference, December 5-7 in San Diego. READ MORE
Best Registration, Room Rates available now for Outlook Conference
Strong attendance is expected at this year’s USA Rice Outlook Conference in San Diego. The lowest price for registration, the early bird rate, is available through November 9. Here’s a link to find out more about the conference, including registration. READ MORE
California Rice shines at the Farm to Fork Festival
Tens of thousands of people packed Sacramento’s Capitol Mall for today’s sixth annual Farm to Fork Festival, and rice was a part of it. READ MORE
Certified or Enrolled Seed required in 2019
A reminder that, in order to control weedy rice, all rice acres must be planted with seed enrolled in a California Crop Improvement Association (CCIA) certification or quality assurance program beginning in 2019. This regulation, supported by the industry, was adopted in 2017 and provided for the limited use of farm-saved seed for two years until all seed could be enrolled in a program. READ MORE