Our latest entry into telling the story of California Rice through social media is Ingrained, a monthly podcast. Here’s a link to more information and the pilot episode, featuring an interview with radio hosts Armstrong & Getty.
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By Tyson Redpath, The Russell Group
The USDA has announced signup for the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) Program and the Price Loss Coverage (PLC) Program covering the 2019 and 2020 crop years. Updated by the 2018 Farm Bill, these revised safety net programs allow California rice growers to enroll and elect coverage in crop-by-crop ARC-County or PLC, or ARC-individual for the entire farm, for program year 2019. This election will apply for the 2019 and 2020 crop years.
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By Luis Espino, UCCE Rice Farming Systems Advisor
In all locations the number of moths trapped is coming down for the past two weeks of more. I have not been able to check fields for worms recently; I’m sure there are still a few worms out there. However, most of the rice is now past the point when panicles are at risk of significant injury.
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The California Rice Commission (CRC) will host a Conservation Programs Workshop to update growers on current conservation programs. This workshop will cover plans for the California Ricelands Waterbird Foundation to implement a new program early in 2020, CRC’s plans to pursue more federal conservation program funding and review the State’s winter flooding program.
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We welcome the following members and alternates to the Board of Directors for the upcoming 2019/20 term. Thank you to all who ran for the open positions. Please note one alternate position in District 4 is pending contact with a write–in candidate.
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We welcome the following members and alternates to the Board of Directors for the upcoming 2019/20 term. Thank you to all who ran for the open positions. Please note one alternate position in District 4 is pending contact with a write–in candidate.
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Above: Frank Rehermann’s son, Clint, and his wife, Manpreet Bains
One of the most anticipated parts of Rice Field Day is the California Rice Industry Award announcement and presentation.
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By Sarah Moran, USA Rice
ARLINGTON, VA — This past weekend, reports emerged regarding a Japan-U.S. trade deal covering agriculture, automobiles, and digital trade. Initial reports indicate that rice was left out of this deal.
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Here’s the latest from University of California Rice Farm Advisor Luis Espino on the armyworm situation.
Except for one location, true armyworm numbers remain low. Luis advises growers to continue scouting late planted fields.
The due date of the Farm Evaluation and Nitrogen Management Plan reporting for the 2018 crop year was March 1, 2019. We extended the deadline to August 28 for one last opportunity to meet this regulatory requirement established by the Central Valley Water Resources Control Board.
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