The USDA Farm Service Agency has completed the software update for California japonica rice, and growers can now sign up for CCC loans.
CCC Loan Sign-ups Now Open

The USDA Farm Service Agency has completed the software update for California japonica rice, and growers can now sign up for CCC loans.
by USA Rice
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency launched the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP), providing $10 billion in economic relief to producers of eligible commodities for the 2024 crop year.
READ MORE“Unquestionably, rice agriculture plays a significant role in providing food resources and wildlife habitat to many species of California native birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes.” – A Conservation Footprint for California Rice, UC Davis, January 2025
READ MOREWorking with Tim Kelleher, we have updated the decision tool that assists growers in calculating expected PLC and ARC payments. As previously noted, PLC target price for 2025 is $19.90. Here is a link to the updated tool.
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