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.
The full update outlines the current impacts of this dry year on agriculture, rural communities and the economic toll the drought has caused. The environmental impacts and hurdles area refuges, native birds and other wildlife are facing are also detailed.
Click here to read to latest update.
A reminder that all rice in California must be planted using certified seed or seed that has gone through a quality assurance program. This requirement is in place to reduce the spread of weedy rice (red rice) through the planting of contaminated seed, one of the major vectors for the pest. CCIA certifies seed for owned varieties and provides quality assurance programs for off patent varieties.
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Rice growers and agricultural professionals from across the Sacramento Valley are invited to attend the 2026 Rice Production Workshop, a two-day educational program focused on the principles and practices of rice production in California.
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Thursday, February 26, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
CIP Conference Room, 100 Sunrise Blvd.
Colusa, CA 95932
