By Tyson Redpath, The Russell Group
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced rice as a commodity eligible for a flat-rate payment of $15 per acre under the latest round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program funding. The per acre payment will be made based on eligible 2020 acres.
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Farmers know that Proposition 15 is bad for agriculture. Land may be exempted from the initiative that will roll back the 1978 Proposition 13 property tax restrictions, but improvements are not. This includes shops, dryers, orchards and vineyards along with irrigation and other improvements. While that may mean something to Ag, urban voters are more focused on energy.
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The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is extending the application window for its California Winter Rice Habitat Incentive Program (State Winter Flooding Program). The Proposal Solicitation Notice and application can be found here.
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Here’s the latest information on the armyworm work in the Sacramento Valley, from UCCE Rice Farming Systems Advisor Luis Espino:
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University of California Cooperative Extension Sutter-Yuba-Colusa is holding a series of webinars this month and October, to provide research updates on some of the major crops in the Sacramento Valley. The classes are relevant to growers throughout California and are primarily focused on pest management and pesticide safety.
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The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is soliciting applications for its second year of the California Winter Rice Habitat Incentive Program (State Winter Flooding Program). The Proposal Solicitation Notice and application can be found here. Enrollment period is currently open and closes September 14, 2020.
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The California Rice Industry Association is taking an active role educating voters on the impacts that Proposition 15 would have on California’s farmers, ranchers and businesses.
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Here’s the weekly armyworm update from UCCE Rice Farm Advisor, Luis Espino:
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A reminder that the CRC is offering a free habitat assessment service to our members. This service is designed for growers interested in increasing the wildlife value of their properties.
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We extend our condolences to the family and friends of Dennis “Denny”
Lindberg, who passed away August 14, at the age of 96 after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte, daughter Sherry Lindberg and husband Ed Gilbertson; son Gary Lindberg and his wife Linda; Linda’s daughter Dawn and husband Steve Wicklander, and their son, Bryce.
