The following winter flooding program is available to rice producers this winter and the deadline is fast approaching. Please read below for a brief description of the program and visit the link to the website to learn more.
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Are you interested in finding out more about the variety of conservation programs that are currently available for rice producers? The California Rice Commission is hosting an upcoming workshop to discuss all the programs, including: Bid4Birds, BirdReturns, California Winter Rice Habitat Incentive Program, Nesting Bird Habitat Incentive Program, and more! Workshop speakers will provide an overview of each program and there will be many opportunities for questions. Refreshments will be provided and no RSVP is required.
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The Shared Habitat Alliance for Recreational Enhancement (SHARE) is a program that is run through the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and provides public access for hunting, fishing, and other recreational activities on private land. The program provides economic incentives and liability protection to landowners who provide public access opportunities.
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California Rice Field Day is set for Wednesday, August 27, at the Rice Experiment Station (RES) in Biggs. The annual event provides growers and others with an opportunity to see and discuss research in progress at the RES.
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Elections for the CRC Board are underway. Ballots have been sent to all known eligible growers to vote in the 2025/26 elections. A reminder that the ballot must be postmarked and returned to CDFA by Friday, August 15, to be counted.
READ MOREThe Rice Leadership Development Program gives future leaders a comprehensive understanding of the rice industry, with an emphasis on personal development and communication skills. The class attends four one-week sessions over two years, encompassing studies of all aspects of the rice industry through firsthand observations. They also attend seminars and workshops designed to strengthen leadership skills.
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There are two active winter flooding programs available to rice producers this winter. Please read below for brief descriptions of each program and visit the links to the websites for each program to learn more.
REMINDER — Conservation Programs in Rice Workshop
Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Hillcrest Catering
Address: 210 Julie Dr, Yuba City, CA 95991
If you have any questions about the programs or would just like to learn more, please visit the websites above or contact Kristin Sesser, Wildlife Programs Manager with the California Rice Commission at (916) 607-8988 or ksesser@calrice.org.
Tour participants spoke with industry members and toured mills, warehouses, driers, rice fields, and research facilities.
On July 15, 16 and 17, the California Rice Commission (CRC) hosted an industry tour with representatives from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA). The 5 members of the USEPA were from the Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) and the 2 members of the USDA were from the Office of Pest Management Policy (OPMP)/Office of Chief Economist.
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Are you interested in learning more about the various conservation programs currently available to rice producers? The California Rice Commission is hosting a workshop to provide clarity on all its programs, including Bid4Birds, Bird Returns, California Winter Rice Habitat Incentive Program, Fish Food Program, Nesting Bird Habitat Incentive Program, and more. Workshop speakers will provide an overview of each program. There will be many opportunities for questions from the audience. Light refreshments will be provided, and no RSVP is required.
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Growers will soon have an opportunity to vote in the 2025/26 CRC Board elections. Ballots will be sent to every grower on our elections list by July 25. Ballots must be returned to CDFA by August 15.
This year, the following seats are open:
If you do not receive a ballot for every entity, please contact CDFA at 916-900-5018, and they will send you a ballot.
For more information, contact the CRC’s President & CEO, Tim Johnson, at tjohnson@calrice.org.
