Two Californians named to Rice Leadership Class
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.
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Industry News
Winter Grower Meetings Scheduled
Several annual winter meetings are scheduled and available to view on our events calendar, located here. It includes the meeting date, name and location. Our intent is to provide the information early for assisting with your planning during the busy winter season.
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More Images available in Industry Photo Library
We have added more than two dozen new images to the photo library available to industry members. The more than 180 photos provided are a mix of landscapes, environmental scenes and shots of various stages of rice, from planting through harvest. Please credit the “California Rice Commission” for any images used.
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Trade Agreement with South Korea a positive for California Rice
Today’s announcement from the Administration of trade agreement with South Korea is helpful for California Rice. The agreement provides certainty in demand and greater access to one of our most important overseas markets.
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Early December Event focuses on Cover Crops
Audubon California is hosting its third Field Day and Farm Tour at River Garden Farms on Thursday, December 5 for all farmers, producers and growers interested in learning about cover crops.
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ARC and PLC Election and Enrollment Period now open
By Tyson Redpath, The Russell Group
Producers have until March 15, 2020 to elect and enroll acres in either ARC or PLC for program year 2019 and until June 30, 2020 for program year 2020. Enrolling less than 100% of a covered commodity’s base acres on a farm is not allowed. This election will apply to the farm for 2019 through 2023 however election changes are permitted in crop years 2021, 2022 and 2023.
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MFP Program Signup Open Until December 6
By Tyson Redpath, The Russell Group
Signup remains open until December 6 for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Market Facilitation Program (MFP). Announced in May, the USDA Market Facilitation Program compensates farmers and ranchers financially hurt by the retaliatory tariffs imposed by key importing nations negotiating revised trade agreement terms and conditions with the Trump Administration.
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CCC Loan Sign-ups Now Open
The USDA Farm Service Agency has completed the software update for California japonica rice, and growers can now sign up for CCC loans.
Register now to secure Best Rates for the USA Rice Outlook Conference
This year’s USA Rice Outlook Conference will be held December 8-10 in Little Rock, Arkansas.
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CCC Loans Delayed
The USDA Farm Service Agency is reporting a delay in sign up for loans for temperate japonica rice due to needed software update. Software developers have been made aware of the urgency of the situation and will implement the fix as soon as possible. We have received reports that normal operations should be back up by mid-week next week.
County offices are still able to take loan requests.