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Today's mini-episode concerns the 2025 spring planting report and current CA rice marketing prices. 

USDA Weekly Weather and Crop Bulletin

USA Rice Spring Planting Report

Weekly National Rice Summary from the USDA AMS

Upcoming Events

• No-Till Rice Field Day - June 10, 2025, 9-11am, 694 Watson Road, Biggs, CA 95917
• Rice Production Workshop - POSTPONED TO MARCH 2026
• Weedy Rice Workshop - August 5, 2025, Delta

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

Sarah Marsh Janish sits down with Dr. Kassim Al-Khatib, who is responsible for the Herbicide Resistance Screening Program that UC Cooperative Extension provides, free of charge, to rice growers and PCAs who are interested in determining the herbicide resistance status of their rice weeds. 

Herbicide Resistance Testing Form

Resistant Weed Seed Testing Resources

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UCCE Upcoming Events - SAVE THE DATES:

- No-Till/Reduced Till Rice Field Day, June 10, 2025

- Rice Production Workshop, POSTPONED TO MARCH 2026

- Weedy Rice Workshop, August 5, 2025

- Rice Field Day, August 27, 2025

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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Together, the UCCE Farm Advisors seek to provide relevant, topical research-backed information relating to CA rice production. Sarah Marsh Janish sits down with Kate Walker, a representative from FMC, to discuss some of the latest developments in the rice chemical market.

Mention of an agrichemical does not constitute a recommendation, merely the sharing of research findings. Always follow the label. The label is the law. Find out more at ipm.ucanr.edu.

The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the University of California. The material and information presented here is for general purposes only. The "University of California" name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.

UCCE Upcoming Events

• Hedgerows and Soil Assessments Field Day 
  • Date: April 1st, 12:30 PM
  • Location: Corner of Tule Rd & Lodi Rd, Colusa, CA 95932  (39.01286825023778, -121.93150847565158)
  • Questions: UCCE Sutter-Yuba office at (530) 822-7515
  • 2.5 Soil & Water Management CCA Credits ~ Approved
• UCCE Colusa Centennial Sprint
  • Date: April 5th, 2025
  • Check-in: 8:30am 
  • Run Time: 9:00am
  • Location: Colusa Sacramento River State Recreation Area, 1 10th Street, Colusa, CA 95932
  • Questions: UCCE Colusa office at (530) 459-0570

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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In honor of UCCE Colusa's upcoming Centennial Celebration, Sarah Marsh Janish takes a trip back in time, outlining the development of the Extension Service in California and how, despite shifts in funding and leadership, the mission of UCCE remains to serve the communities in which the offices are housed. For more information, see the links below:

History of UCCE

California Agriculture: 100 Years of Service

History of the Agriculture Experiment Stations

Science and Service by Ann Foley Scheuring

UCCE Rice Links

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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In honor of National Invasive Species Awareness Week, Sarah Marsh Janish discusses the recent focus on nutria in California. Although this semi-aquatic mammal is not new to California, the surge in population and range across the state is of some concern, especially to those of us who work in the habitats they prefer to inhabit.

Report Nutria: "Suspected observations or potential signs of nutria in California should be photographed and immediately reported to CDFW ONLINE, by email to [email protected], or by calling (866) 440-9530."

Nutria Links

CDFW Nutria Awareness

CDFW California Invaders

UCCE Annual Meeting - Emerging Pest Presentation

Upcoming Events!

Propanil Stewardship Meetings
March 17 in Woodland at the Yolo County Farm Bureau office

March 18 in Richvale at the Community Church.

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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Together, the UCCE Farm Advisors seek to provide relevant, topical research-backed information relating to CA rice production. Sarah Marsh Janish sits down with Sharon Bell, Ashley McWilliams, and Mike Martin, representatives from UPL, Wilbur-Ellis, and Valent USA, to discuss some of the latest developments in the rice chemical market.

Mention of an agrichemical does not constitute a recommendation, merely the sharing of research findings. Always follow the label. The label is the law. Find out more at ipm.ucanr.edu.

The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the University of California. The material and information presented here is for general purposes only. The "University of California" name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.

UCCE Upcoming Events

2025 Annual Winter Rice Grower Meetings

Winter Grower Meeting Agenda (the agenda for all meetings will be the same)

1. Woodland Meeting

• Date: February 10th, 8:00 AM;
• Location: Yolo County Farm Bureau, 69 W Kentucky Ave, Woodland

2. Richvale Meeting 

• Date: February 12th, 8:00 AM; 
• Location: Evangelical Church, 5219 Church St, Richvale

3. Willows Meeting 

• Date:  February 12th, 1:00 PM;
• Location:  Glenn County Office of Education, 311 South Villa Ave, Willows      

4. Colusa Meeting 

• Date: February 13th, 8:00 AM;
• Location: CIP Conference Room, 100 Sunrise Blvd., Colusa

5. Yuba City Meeting 

• Date: February 13th, 1:00 PM;      
• Location: Veterans Hall, 1425 Veterans Memorial Cir, Yuba City 

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

Sarah Marsh Janish and Luis Espino discussed the 2024 Rice Disease Survey, the results of which showed a low incidence of blast and similar levels of other diseases compared to previous years. The conversation also covered the influence of agronomic practices on diseases in rice crops, the importance of fungicide applications, and the differences in diseases and insect problems between California rice and the mid-south region.


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

Rice Disease Survey Information
Blog post about the Disease Survey
Disease Survey - 2019
Disease Survey - 2014
UC Disease Resources

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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Sarah Marsh Janish sat down with Tim Johnson, the President & CEO of the California Rice Commission, also known as the CRC. The CRC makes it their mission to support the family farmers and mills who have excelled for more than a century. This support looks like engaging in a number of comprehensive regulatory programs such as managing water quality programs, maintaining an active industry communications program, and coordinating wildlife habitat conservation programs.

Sarah and Tim discussed the role and mission of the California Rice Commission, its history, and its efforts to manage water quality, habitat conservation, and industry communications. They also explored the environmental impact of rice farming, the importance of rice fields for waterfowl habitat and shorebirds, and the potential for rice fields to contribute to the recovery of salmon runs. The conversation ended with a discussion on the California Rice Commission's role in promoting rice farming, its partnerships with organizations, and its focus on collaboration and resource efficiency.

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

California Rice Commission Website

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

Sarah Marsh Janish sat down with Tim Johnson, the President & CEO of the California Rice Commission, also known as the CRC. The CRC makes it their mission to support the family farmers and mills who have excelled for more than a century. This support looks like engaging in a number of comprehensive regulatory programs such as managing water quality programs, maintaining an active industry communications program, and coordinating wildlife habitat conservation programs.

Sarah and Tim discussed the role and mission of the California Rice Commission, its history, and its efforts to manage water quality, habitat conservation, and industry communications. They also explored the environmental impact of rice farming, the importance of rice fields for waterfowl habitat and shorebirds, and the potential for rice fields to contribute to the recovery of salmon runs. The conversation ended with a discussion on the California Rice Commission's role in promoting rice farming, its partnerships with organizations, and its focus on collaboration and resource efficiency.

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

California Rice Commission Website

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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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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