USDA Farm Services Agency has mailed applications to eligible growers for Phase 1 of the Emergency Relief Program (ERP). For growers who have not returned the application, reminders have also been sent. It is important to note that the deadline to complete the application is Friday, July 22, 2022.
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The latest University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Newsletter details several options that could help growers get the most out of the very limited water supplies many are faced with this season.
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The 2023-25 Rice Leadership Development Program open application process is now underway.
More than 80 years in the making, the program is focused on building a foundation for future rice leaders by providing personal development and communication skills along with a comprehensive understanding of the rice industry.
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The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) published florpyrauxifen-benzyl (Loyant) as Loyant® CA with Rinskor™ active Herbicide under notice of proposed decisions to register on July 1. This starts a 30-day public notification process that concludes July 31. The CRC is working with Corteva and DPR to streamline paperwork at the conclusion of the registration process to closely follow July 31.
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The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) says the next several days will be critical for growers to monitor their fields, and potentially make any necessary treatment decisions, as armyworm numbers will be at their highest very soon.
As expected, moth numbers peaked last week. Utilizing annual trend data and on-site monitoring, the UCCE says worms in the field will peak this week and next.
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Proposed regulation changes by the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) adds nine new sections, amends 30 sections and repeals four sections for all license types under Title 3 California Code of Regulations (3 CCR). Full details can be found here with comments due July 19, 2022.
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The California Ricelands Waterbird Foundation is currently soliciting applications for the Bid4Birds habitat program this fall. Applications are submitted through the Foundation website and the enrollment period closes on Wednesday, June 22, 2022.
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The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) expects peak moth numbers by the end of June, with armyworm numbers peaking two weeks later.
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The CRC has a number of seats up for election for a three-year term on the board. Check your mailbox for the open seats and nomination form. You can nominate yourself or someone you believe would make a great board member. Forms are due back by July 15th.
Didn’t receive a nomination form? Call 916-387-2264 and we will get one out to you.
| Available Seats* | District | |
| Member | Alternate | |
| 0 | 1 | District 2: Colusa County |
| 1 | 3 | District 3: Glenn and Tehama counties, and counties north thereof |
| 3 | 3 | District 4: Yuba and Sutter counties |
| 3 | 3 | District 5: Sacramento, San Joaquin, Placer and Yolo counties, and counties south thereof |
*No seats are open in Butte
The Intrepid® 2F Insecticide (EPA Reg. No. 62719-442) Section 18 has been issued for use in Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Merced, Placer, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Sutter, Yolo, and Yuba Counties.
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