By Tyson Redpath, The Russell Group
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds producers to enroll now in the Agriculture Risk (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs. March 15 is the enrollment deadline for the 2019 crop year. Until March 15, producers who have not yet enrolled in ARC or PLC for 2019 can enroll for both 2019 and 2020 during the same visit to an FSA county office unless yield updates are requested. Additionally, farm owners have a one-time opportunity to update PLC payment yields that take effect beginning with crop year 2020. If the owner accompanies the producer to the office, the yield update and enrollments may be completed during the same office visit.
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The following language is provided by CRC counsel Kahn, Soares, Conway for your use in contracts for services. These elements should be added to your existing contracts to meet AB-5 requirements. As always, we recommend you consult with your own counsel in developing contracts.
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Today’s annual CRC Grower Meetings in Colusa and Yuba City covered many important subjects, including legislation, trade and water.
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The requirement to complete the Rice Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR) Farm Evaluation and Nitrogen Management Plan moves to once every five years. This means you will report the 2022 crop information in 2023. The calricenews.wordifysites.com website currently reflects the change in reporting requirements. We will provide reminders as the reporting date approaches.
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Trade, water, legislation and many more topics will be included at this week’s CRC grower meetings in Colusa and Yuba City. Information presented at each meeting will be the same.
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The California Ricelands Waterbird Foundation (Foundation) is extending the enrollment period for its new habitat program. The Foundation will be accepting applications until 5pm on Tuesday January 21. If you are interested in the program but have not been able to enroll yet please check out the details on the website.
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Our annual grower meeting will be held on Thursday, January 23, and will feature a comprehensive look at the top issues facing our industry.
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The deadline for applications to the California Ricelands Waterbird Foundation’s Bid4Birds program is closing this Wednesday. Current enrollments are for short term flooded habitat starting as early as next month. Applications must be submitted through the Foundation website, unless other arrangements are made.
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The annual grower meetings sponsored by the UC Cooperative Extension start January 13. This will be followed by the CRC’s Annual Grower Meeting in Colusa and Yuba City on January 23. Additionally, meetings providing product updates and stewardship are scheduled from February 6 to February 21.
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After review of projected monitoring and reporting costs along with fees for the Rice WDR, the CRC Board moved in December to begin the process for an industry vote to increase the assessment cap, currently set at 15 cents per hundredweight.
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