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Here’s how you can keep up to date on Weedy Rice

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We are nearing the part of the growing season to begin scouting for weedy rice. The University of California Cooperative Extension has a wealth of information, to help with weedy rice identification, reporting and more.

Here’s a link to register for an August 3 seminar on weedy rice. Registration is free but required and continuing education credits are pending.

Here’s a link to valuable information on weedy rice. 

For more information, please contact UCCE Rice Farm Advisor Whitney Brim-DeForest at (530) 822-7515 or wbrimdeforest@ucanr.edu.

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