With hard work and a good understanding of the regulatory process, the Commission was successful in gaining IR-4 priority for necessary research on an important armyworm insecticide. Typically thought of as a program only for ‘specialty crops’ the Commission successfully made the case that the minor use of this insecticide on California rice qualified the proposal for consideration.
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Sacramento’s Capitol Mall bustled with activity today, during the seventh annual Farm to Fork Festival, and rice was featured.
Our latest entry into telling the story of California Rice through social media is Ingrained, a monthly podcast. Here’s a link to more information and the pilot episode, featuring an interview with radio hosts Armstrong & Getty.
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We welcome the following members and alternates to the Board of Directors for the upcoming 2019/20 term. Thank you to all who ran for the open positions. Please note one alternate position in District 4 is pending contact with a write–in candidate.
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We welcome the following members and alternates to the Board of Directors for the upcoming 2019/20 term. Thank you to all who ran for the open positions. Please note one alternate position in District 4 is pending contact with a write–in candidate.
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Above: Frank Rehermann’s son, Clint, and his wife, Manpreet Bains
One of the most anticipated parts of Rice Field Day is the California Rice Industry Award announcement and presentation.
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By Sarah Moran, USA Rice
ARLINGTON, VA — This past weekend, reports emerged regarding a Japan-U.S. trade deal covering agriculture, automobiles, and digital trade. Initial reports indicate that rice was left out of this deal.
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Here’s the latest from University of California Rice Farm Advisor Luis Espino on the armyworm situation.
Except for one location, true armyworm numbers remain low. Luis advises growers to continue scouting late planted fields.
The due date of the Farm Evaluation and Nitrogen Management Plan reporting for the 2018 crop year was March 1, 2019. We extended the deadline to August 28 for one last opportunity to meet this regulatory requirement established by the Central Valley Water Resources Control Board.
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Those interested in applying for the Rice Leadership Development Program have until September 20 to submit their application.
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