All rice acres in California are required to be planted with seed that has been certified by California Crop Improvement or has gone through their Quality Assurance Program (QAP). Farm saved seed may not be used for production. This regulation was pursued by the California rice industry as an important tool to combat the spread of weedy rice in the state. READ MORE
The USDA has announced that it will temporarily reopen FSA offices, which have been closed due to the federal shutdown. READ MORE
We have been working closely with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (“Department”) to establish the program rules for new California Winter Rice Habitat Incentive Program (Winter Rice Habitat Program). READ MORE
This can be one of the busiest times of the year, with a multitude of industry meetings scheduled. Our industry calendar is a helpful, single location for you to stay up to date. READ MORE
Our 2018 Annual Report, Improved Outcomes, has been printed and will be sent to all industry members this week. READ MORE
Rice growers can get updated on key issues facing the industry, during the California Rice Commission Annual Grower Meetings, scheduled for January 24 in Colusa and Yuba City. READ MORE
