Pilot Salmon Project covered in our newest Podcast
Our latest episode of Ingrained, the California Rice Podcast, covers an important and exciting new endeavor spearheaded by the Rice Commission- our Pilot Salmon Project.
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Industry News
McKenzie wins prestigious award
For his long and productive period working to improve California rice varieties, Rice Experiment Station Director Kent McKenzie has received a major honor. At the 38th Rice Technical Working Group meeting in Alabama, Dr. McKenzie received the distinguished service award today.
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Recommended NEW Contract Language regarding Independent Contractors to meet AB-5 Requirements
The following language is provided by CRC counsel Kahn, Soares, Conway for your use in contracts for services. These elements should be added to your existing contracts to meet AB-5 requirements. As always, we recommend you consult with your own counsel in developing contracts.
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2020 Rice Commission Grower Meeting Presentations available
Today’s annual CRC Grower Meetings in Colusa and Yuba City covered many important subjects, including legislation, trade and water.
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Reminder: CRC Grower Meetings coming this Thursday
Trade, water, legislation and many more topics will be included at this week’s CRC grower meetings in Colusa and Yuba City. Information presented at each meeting will be the same.
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Reminder: CRC Grower Meeting happening next week
Our annual grower meeting will be held on Thursday, January 23, and will feature a comprehensive look at the top issues facing our industry.
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Winter Meeting Season starts next week
The annual grower meetings sponsored by the UC Cooperative Extension start January 13. This will be followed by the CRC’s Annual Grower Meeting in Colusa and Yuba City on January 23. Additionally, meetings providing product updates and stewardship are scheduled from February 6 to February 21.
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Industry Vote in June to consider Five-Cent Increase in Assessment Cap
After review of projected monitoring and reporting costs along with fees for the Rice WDR, the CRC Board moved in December to begin the process for an industry vote to increase the assessment cap, currently set at 15 cents per hundredweight.
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Judge stalls part of new California Labor Law
A recent action by a U.S. District Judge in San Diego has temporarily blocked California labor law AB-5 as it pertains to independent truckers.
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Rice Commission 2019 Annual Report is in the Mail
Our 2019 Annual Report, Safeguarding Our Industry, has been printed and will be sent to all industry members in the coming days.
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