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Together, the UCCE Farm Advisors seek to provide relevant, topical research-backed information relating to CA rice production.

In this episode, Sarah and Jens Beets, a research ecologist with the USDA's Invasive Species and Pollinator Health unit, discussed the challenges of managing algae and cyanobacteria in California rice production, including the impact of excess nutrients and the potential risks associated with rice cultivation. They also explored various strategies to prevent and control algae growth, including the use of nitrogen and phosphorus, water movement, and herbicides, as well as the challenges of managing aquatic weeds. 

Upcoming Rice Events
Rice Winter Grower Meetings - February 10-13th, 2025 

Algae/Cyanobacteria in Rice Links
Reducing rice field algae and cyanobacteria abundance by altering phosphorus fertilizer applications - from Bruce Linquist's lab

Jens' Suggested Links
USDA website
Working in the Weeds 

Other Resources

UC Rice Blog

UC Agronomy - Rice

Rice Briefs (Colusa/Yolo)

Rice Notes (Yuba-Sutter)

Rice Leaf (Butte/Glenn)

Rice in the Delta

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