The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced a national batching deadline of January 15, 2026, for most major NRCS Conservation Programs.
The USDA has announced Farmer Bridge Payments – a support package to assist producers affected by trade practices. The program implementation will be based on FSA-reported acres. A December 19, 2025, deadline has been established for acreage certification. Growers are encouraged to contact their local FSA office immediately with any questions about acreage records in the event your acres were not previously certified for the year.
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The California Ricelands Waterbird Foundation is now accepting applications for its Spring 2026 Bid4Birds Program. Applications are submitted through the Foundation website and the application window will be open until Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
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The California Ricelands Waterbird Foundation (Foundation) is happy to announce the upcoming application period for the Spring Bid4Birds habitat program.
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During the annual USA Rice Outlook event in New Orleans, California Rice Commission President and CEO Tim Johnson was given the Distinguished Conservation Achievement award.
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Join us for the CRC Annual Grower Meetings on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, in Williams and Yuba City. Stay informed about the latest developments on key issues facing our industry, including the next farm bill, state and federal policy, the latest on the Sites project, and key CRC programs.
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We want to thank the following partner organizations for their support of the rice footprint report written by UC Davis earlier this year. As the report clearly states, working ricelands provide critical habitat in a state that has lost more than 90% of its once-abundant wetlands. Rice, especially rice flooded in the winter, is essential to more than 200 species and is the backbone of the Pacific Flyway.
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California Waterfowl Association (CWA) is currently soliciting applications for the Rice Levee, Road Edge, and Ag Corridor Program. This program is funded by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, through the Nesting Bird Habitat Incentive Program, which pays private landowners 80 cents per linear foot for the management of their internal rice levees or road edges for upland nesting bird species (Mallard, Gadwall and Pheasant).
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California Waterfowl Association (CWA) is now soliciting applications for the Rice Levee, Road Edge, and Ag Corridor Program. This program is funded by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, through the Nesting Bird Habitat Incentive Program, which pays private landowners 80 cents per linear foot for the management of their internal rice levees or road edges for upland nesting bird species (Mallard, Gadwall, and Pheasant).
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California Waterfowl Association (CWA) will soon be soliciting applications for the Rice Levee, Road Edge, and Ag Corridor Program. This program is funded by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, through the Nesting Bird Habitat Incentive Program, which pays private landowners 80 cents per linear foot for the management of their internal rice levees or road edges for upland nesting bird species (Mallard, Gadwall, and Pheasant). To participate in this program, vegetation on rice levees and roads must be left from the previous growing season. Enrolled areas must be left undisturbed until July 15th. To find out more about the program or to apply, visit the California Waterfowl Association’s website.
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