The California Rice Commission hosted a workshop last week to provide information about all of the ongoing conservation programs that are available for rice producers this year. The workshop was very well attended and below is a summary of the programs that were covered.
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This significant drought year has caused widespread impacts throughout the Sacramento Valley, taking a toll on our rural agricultural communities and our environment. The CRC has detailed those impacts felt by so many throughout rice country, and has compiled videos, podcasts, monthly updated statements and fact sheets for media on the calrice.org website Drought page.
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Completed ballots for the 2022/23 CRC Board elections must be postmarked by Monday, August 15, in order to be considered by CDFA. If you have not received your ballot, contact the CRC office at 916-387-2264 and we will provide you a duplicate.
Are you interested in finding out more about the variety of conservation programs that are currently available for rice producers? The California Rice Commission is hosting a workshop this week to provide clarity on all of the programs including: Bid4Birds, California Winter Rice Habitat Incentive Program, Drought Relief Waterbird Program, Fish Foods Pilot Program, RCPP and more! Workshop speakers will provide program overviews, perspectives from rice producers that have participated in the past and opportunities for questions from the audience. Light refreshments will be provided and there is no RSVP required.
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The California Rice Commission is offering two programs this year to support winter flooding. The programs are funded by the Department of Water Resources and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Summaries are provided below; to find out more about the programs or to apply visit the California Ricelands Waterbird Foundation website: calricewaterbirds.org
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It’s done! The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) officially registered florpyrauxifen-benzyl (Loyant) as Loyant® CA with Rinskor™ active Herbicide (Loyant).
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Elections for the California Rice Commission Board of Directors are underway. Ballots were mailed last week and are due August 15, 2022. CDFA will count the ballots and announce the results the end of the month.
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The Northern California Water Association has released the most updated water year outlook, which includes the latest Dry Year Impacts felt throughout the Sacramento Valley.
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As California experiences one of the driest years on record, a recent Congressional briefing provided a clear picture of the devastating impacts the drought has caused here in the Sacramento Valley.
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This California Rice Commission is hosting a workshop next month to discuss all of the ongoing conservation programs that are available to the rice industry. The primary objective of this workshop is to provide clarity on all of the programs and help reduce confusion due to the large number of current program opportunities that are available. The workshop will feature key speakers for each of the programs as well as question and answer sessions.
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