Through USDA’s Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program, the USA Rice – Ducks Unlimited Rice Stewardship Partnership will be able to offer over $9 million in financial assistance to California rice producers. This opportunity will offer rice producers a suite of more than 30 practices to choose from to fit the needs and capabilities of their operation.
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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 a workshop tomorrow, Tuesday August 13, to discuss all the programs including: Bid4Birds, BirdReturns, California Winter Rice Habitat Incentive Program, Fish Food Program, Nesting Bird Habitat Incentive Program and more!
The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) is holding a 2024 Rice Pest Management Course.
All ballots for the 2024/25 CRC Board Elections must be postmarked by August 15 for CDFA to qualify them. If you have not received a ballot for all your entities, contact Summer at 916-387-2264.
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 a workshop this month to provide clarity on all the programs including: Bid4Birds, Bird Returns, California Winter Rice Habitat Incentive Program, Fish Food Program, Nesting Bird Habitat Incentive Program and more!
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California Rice Field Day is set for Wednesday, August 28, at the Rice Experiment Station (RES) in Biggs. The annual event provides growers and others a chance to see and discuss research in progress at the RES.
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Producers will receive ballots for open member and alternate seats for the 2024/25 CRC Board of Directors this week. Completed ballots must be postmarked by August 15, 2024, and returned to CDFA. If you do not receive a ballot for all your entities, please call Summer at 916-387-2264 and she will arrange to provide one.
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Are you considering applying for the Climate Smart Commodities Program but have some questions?
Reach out via phone or email to Regina Stafford of Ducks Unlimited who is the primary program contact here in California: rstafford@ducks.org, (916) 279-2867. She would love to hear from you!
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Through USDA’s Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program, the USA Rice – Ducks Unlimited Rice Stewardship Partnership will be able to offer over $9 million in financial assistance to California rice producers. This opportunity will offer rice producers a suite of more than 30 practices to choose from to fit the needs and capabilities of their operation.
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The Rice Leadership Development Program application period is now underway. The program provides future leaders a comprehensive review of the rice industry, emphasizing personal development and communication skills.
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