The new Rice Leadership Class was announced at today’s USA Rice Outlook Conference in Little Rock, Arkansas, and it included two California members, Derek Sohnrey and Christine Wylie.
Sponsored by John Deere, RiceTec and American Commodity Company, the program is a two-year look at all aspects of the rice industry including production regions, marketing, futures markets and policy in Washington, D.C.
Congratulations Derek and Christine!
Ducks Unlimited (DU) recently announced the recipients of its 2026 Wetland Conservation Achievement Awards, honoring individuals and groups whose work has significantly advanced wetland and waterfowl conservation across North America.
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A reminder that all rice in California must be planted using certified seed or seed that has gone through a quality assurance program. This requirement is in place to reduce the spread of weedy rice (red rice) through the planting of contaminated seed, one of the major vectors for the pest. CCIA certifies seed for owned varieties and provides quality assurance programs for off patent varieties.
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Rice growers and agricultural professionals from across the Sacramento Valley are invited to attend the 2026 Rice Production Workshop, a two-day educational program focused on the principles and practices of rice production in California.
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